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AI Infrastructure Datacenter Design Engineer – Level 4 (Principal Engineer / Technical Lead) Position Summary The AI Infrastructure Datacenter Design Engineer Level 4 serves as a senior technical leader responsible for highly complex, large-scale data hall designs and strategic infrastructure initiatives. This role drives technical standards, design governance, and cross-functional coordination across multiple programs. Key Responsibilities ● Lead large-scale and highly complex infrastructure design initiatives across multiple data halls or regions. ● Define and enforce engineering standards, design methodologies, and operational best practices. ● Provide technical leadership for major infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and expansion projects. ● Mentor senior engineers and lead technical knowledge-sharing initiatives. ● Review and approve critical infrastructure designs and engineering decisions. ● Drive innovation and continuous improvement in data center design processes and technologies. ● Partner with leadership teams on capacity planning, strategic roadmap development, and operational planning. ● Manage high-priority escalations and provide expert-level troubleshooting support. ● Support vendor evaluations, technical reviews, and architecture governance processes. Scope & Complexity ● Leads multiple teams, programs, or highly strategic initiatives. ● Handles enterprise-scale and mission-critical projects. ● Significant influence on technical direction and organizational standards. Requirements ● Expert-level knowledge of data center infrastructure and architecture. ● 10 years of industry experience with demonstrated technical leadership. ● Strong leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder management skills. ● Experience managing large-scale infrastructure programs. ● Relevant certifications preferred (CCNA, PMP, Autodesk, ITIL, etc.). Salary Range $114,000.00 - $180,000.00 USD (Salary) Please note that the salary information provided herein is base pay only (gross); it does not include other forms of compensation which may or may not apply to this specific position, namely, performance-based bonuses, benefits-related payments, or other general incentives - none of which are guaranteed, may be subject to specific eligibility requirements, and are wholly within the discretion of Astreya to remit. Further, the salary information noted above is a range that consists of a minimum and maximum rate of pay for this specific position. Where an applicant or employee is placed on this range will depend and be contingent on objective, documented work-related considerations like education, experience, certifications, licenses, preferred qualifications, among other factors. Astreya offers comprehensive b enefits to all Regular, Full-Time Employees, including: Medical provided through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only Dental provided through UHC Nationwide Vision provided by UHC Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific) Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera Corporate Wellness Program provided by Goomi Group Employee Assistance Program Wellness Days 401k Plan Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance Short Term & Long Term Disability Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped) Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually) Paid Holidays Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other ancillary benefits required under state and federal law

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AI Infrastructure Datacenter Design Engineer – Level 4 (Principal Engineer / Technical Lead)
Lead large-scale and highly complex infrastructure design initiatives across multiple data halls or regions.
Define and enforce engineering standards, design methodologies, and operational best practices.
Provide technical leadership for major infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and expansion projects.
Mentor senior engineers and lead technical knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Review and approve critical infrastructure designs and engineering decisions.
Drive innovation and continuous improvement in data center design processes and technologies.
Partner with leadership teams on capacity planning, strategic roadmap development, and operational planning.
Manage high-priority escalations and provide expert-level troubleshooting support.
Support vendor evaluations, technical reviews, and architecture governance processes.
Scope & Complexity
Leads multiple teams, programs, or highly strategic initiatives.
Handles enterprise-scale and mission-critical projects.
Significant influence on technical direction and organizational standards.
Expert-level knowledge of data center infrastructure and architecture.
10 years of industry experience with demonstrated technical leadership.
Strong leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience managing large-scale infrastructure programs.
Astreya offers comprehensive b enefits to all Regular, Full-Time Employees, including:
Medical provided through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only
Dental provided through UHC
Nationwide Vision provided by UHC
Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care

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Relevant certifications preferred (CCNA, PMP, Autodesk, ITIL, etc.).

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