AI Infrastructure DC Design Engineer IV

Astreya; California; On-site; USD 114,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401k Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Astreya is seeking an AI Infrastructure Datacenter Design Engineer Level 4 (Principal Engineer/Technical Lead) in California. You will lead large-scale data hall designs, set engineering standards, and govern complex infrastructure projects across multiple programs.

You will mentor senior engineers, review critical designs, and drive innovations in data-center architecture while collaborating with leadership on capacity planning and strategic roadmaps.

Qualifications

• 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.).

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale infrastructure design initiatives across multiple data halls or regions.
• Define and enforce engineering standards, design methodologies, and best practices.
• Provide technical leadership for upgrades, migrations, and expansions.
• Mentor senior engineers and lead knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Review and approve critical infrastructure designs and decisions.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in data center design processes and technologies.
• Partner with leadership on capacity planning and strategic roadmap development.
• Manage high-priority escalations and provide expert-level troubleshooting.
• Support vendor evaluations and architecture governance processes.

Skills

Data center architecture

Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Infrastructure program management

Education

CCNA

PMP

Autodesk

ITIL

Job description

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 benefits 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