Data Center Solutions Architect

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Nscale is seeking a Data Center Solutions Architect in the United States (Houston area) to design end-to-end GPU infrastructure and data center solutions. You will translate customer requirements into detailed architectures across networking, compute, storage, and management systems.

The role emphasizes customer-facing collaboration, deep technical design, and close work with engineering teams to ensure feasible deployments and reliable performance. Bonus/equity opportunities may be available.

Qualifications

• 10+ yrs relevant experience in data center architecture.
• Strong understanding of networking (leaf/spine, high-performance fabrics).
• Familiarity with GPU systems and AI/ML infrastructure workloads.
• Experience with storage systems and distributed infrastructure.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Customer-facing experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage directly with customers to understand technical requirements and workloads.
• Design full-stack data center solutions including: GPU racks and configurations.
• Network architecture (leaf/spine, rail design, InfiniBand, Ethernet, RoCE).
• Storage systems and data pipelines.
• Translate customer needs into detailed technical architectures and specifications.
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams to ensure feasibility and alignment.
• Support deployment planning and ensure performance and reliability targets are met.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to customers.
• Engage in future technology familiarisation and research.
• Familiarity with AI tooling to augment design process above

Skills

Data center architecture

Networking (leaf/spine)

GPU systems & AI/ML workloads

Storage systems

Technical communication

Customer-facing

10+ yrs experience

Job description

.About the Role (Job Purpose)

We are looking for a Data Center Solutions Architect to design and deliver end-to-end GPU infrastructure solutions. This role bridges customer requirements with deep technical design across networking, compute, storage, and data center systems.

What You’ll be Doing (Responsibilities)

• Engage directly with customers to understand technical requirements and workloads
• Design full-stack data center solutions including:
• GPU racks and configurations
• Network architecture (leaf/spine, rail design, InfiniBand, Ethernet, RoCE)
• Storage systems and data pipelines
• Control plane and management systems
• Translate customer needs into detailed technical architectures and specifications
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams to ensure feasibility and alignment
• Support deployment planning and ensure performance and reliability targets are met
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to customers
• Engage in future technology familiarisation and research.
• Familiarity with AI tooling to augment design process above

About You (Skills / Qualifications)

• Strong experience in data center architecture and large-scale infrastructure
• Deep understanding of networking (leaf/spine, high-performance fabrics)
• Familiarity with GPU systems and AI/ML infrastructure workloads
• Experience with storage systems and distributed infrastructure
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences
• Customer-facing experience strongly preferred
• 10+ yrs relevant experience

The range below reflects the base salary for the position. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related factors such as skill set, experience, education, and location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for bonus, equity, and/or commission programs. Nscale may offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible paid time off, parental leave, and retirement plan participation.

Salary Range

$160,000 — $290,000 USD

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