Data Center Design Lead for High-Density AI Infra

Coreweave; New York (NY); On-site; USD 143,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

ESPP participation

Job summary

CoreWeave is seeking a Data Center Design Manager to lead the architectural, MEP, and LV/IT infrastructure design across its global data center portfolio. You will oversee design execution through selected providers, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and alignment with CoreWeave project requirements.

The role focuses on managing design for Greenfield and retrofit projects, coordinating with internal SMEs and external consultants, and supporting construction through to handoff.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in data center engineering or design.
• Experience with large-scale, high-density data centers and cloud infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of data center infrastructure systems (cooling, power, UPS, generators).
• Experience managing design teams and external consultants.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design and coordination of multiple data center projects from concept to detailed design.
• Serve as Single Point of Contact for design on assigned projects with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with SMEs across electrical, mechanical, LV/IT to align technical specs.
• Apply design guidelines and value engineering to optimize cost and performance.
• Track deviations from Basis of Design and coordinate resolution.
• Coordinate budgets and schedules with Construction Management for design and construction expenditures.
• Review OFCI equipment submittals and provide recommendations.
• Lead design reviews, sequence of operations, and commissioning plans.
• Support procurement and vendor selection, reviewing consultant invoices.
• Prepare and present project reports to leadership and project teams.
• Conduct site visits to verify design implementation and progress.

Skills

Data center design

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Communication skills

Standards & compliance

Vendor management

Problem solving

Professional certifications (PE, etc.)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

BMS

Job description

CoreWeave is seeking a Data Center Design Manager to lead the architectural, MEP, and LV/IT infrastructure design across its global data center portfolio. You will oversee design execution through selected providers, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and alignment with CoreWeave project requirements.

The role focuses on managing design for Greenfield and retrofit projects, coordinating with internal SMEs and external consultants, and supporting construction through to handoff.