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# Datacenter Architect

- **Company:** Cerebras Systems
- **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Big Data, Computer Engineering, Data Centers, Uptime, AI Infrastructure
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4879fddb32c63127

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or related field.
 * 10+ years of mission-critical or hyperscale data center design experience.
 * Experience developing Basis of Design (BoD) documentation and technical standards.
 * Strong knowledge of high-density liquid cooling, power distribution, UPS, generators, switchgear, CDUs, chillers and cooling systems.
 * Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams and external design partners.
 * Knowledge of ASHRAE, Uptime Institute, NEC, NFPA and ISO standards.
 * Excellent communication and technical leadership skills.

Preferred

 * Professional Engineer (PE) license.
 * Experience supporting AI infrastructure or semiconductor deployments.
 * Experience with commissioning and operations of large-scale data centers.
 * Familiarity with global colocation providers and EPC delivery models.

## Description

We are looking for an experienced and technically proficient Data Center Architect to lead the technical development of data center infrastructure standards and deployment designs supporting Cerebras AI systems. This role will develop the Basis of Design (BoD) for power, cooling, mechanical, electrical and supporting infrastructure while partnering with internal manufacturing, hardware, mechanical, electrical, thermal and systems engineering teams. The Architect will work closely with external colocation providers, design consultants, EPC firms and equipment vendors to deliver standardized, scalable, high-density AI data center solutions that meet Cerebras performance, reliability and deployment objectives., * Develop and own the Basis of Design (BoD) for AI data center deployments.

 * Partner with internal manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, thermal, networking and hardware engineering teams to define infrastructure requirements.
 * Develop standardized reference architectures and deployment templates.
 * Work with colocation providers, EPC firms, engineering consultants and OEMs to review and validate designs.
 * Lead technical reviews for power distribution, liquid cooling, CDU architecture, chilled water systems and heat rejection.
 * Define infrastructure requirements for high-density AI clusters emphasizing scalability, reliability and maintainability.
 * Review vendor drawings, calculations and equipment selections for compliance with Cerebras standards.
 * Ensure compliance with ASHRAE, NEC, NFPA, ISO and applicable regional codes.
 * Support commissioning planning, FAT, SAT and operational readiness.
 * Continuously improve design standards by evaluating emerging technologies and lessons learned.


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