Data Center Architect

Saicon; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Saicon is seeking a strategic assessment specialist for their data center operations in San Jose, California. The successful candidate will perform technical due diligence, evaluating power availability and reviewing infrastructure design. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and a background in data center architecture, showcasing expertise in large-scale lab projects and infrastructure assessments. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential for managing stakeholders effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor or high-density data center design.
• Proven experience in large-scale lab or data center architecture.
• Strong background in infrastructure assessment and technical due diligence.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical due diligence on new and existing facilities.
• Evaluate power availability, redundancy, and cooling capacity.
• Review infrastructure drawings and assess design maturity.

Skills

Technical due diligence

Data center architecture

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Infrastructure assessment

Education

Relevant data center certifications (DCCA, CDCDP, or similar)

Tools

Airflow modeling tools

Thermal simulation tools

Job description

Data Center Due Diligence & Strategic Assessment

Perform technical due diligence on new and existing facilities.

Evaluate power availability, redundancy, cooling capacity, environmental risk, connectivity, and expansion potential.

Review infrastructure drawings, layouts, and single-line diagrams.

Assess design maturity (Concept through IFC) and contractor capability.

Identify technical, schedule, and scalability risks with structured reporting.

Validate infrastructure alignment with high-density and future roadmap requirements.

Lab Design & Global Standards Leadership

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE :

Semiconductor or high-density data center design, construction, or operations.

Proven experience in large-scale lab or data center architecture and build-outs.

Strong background in infrastructure assessment and technical due diligence.

Experience reviewing construction drawings and overseeing commissioning.

Familiarity with high-density computing, cloud-scale environments, and high-performance networks.

Experience with airflow modeling or thermal simulation tools.

Knowledge of DCIM and infrastructure monitoring systems.

Relevant data center certifications (DCCA, CDCDP, or similar) preferred.

Excellent problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills.