Senior Solutions Architect, First Time Deployment HW/MEP - NVIS

About the role

Join NVIDIA as a Solution Architect on the First Time Deployment Team and contribute to shaping the process that builds the world's leading AI infrastructure from blueprint to large-scale deployment.

Responsibilities

• NVIS Data Center deployment planning: Collaborate with product and engineering groups to understand NVIDIA’s reference architectures for data center infrastructure, encompassing power distribution, cooling systems, controls and monitoring, and network/cabling layout.
• Aid customers and partners in quickly integrating this architecture into sophisticated and dependable data center projects.
• Build and construction oversight: Review and appraise customers' and partners' infrastructure build plans, verifying their compliance with NVIDIA reference architecture, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure collaboration with our customers and partners on reference architecture, guidelines, and processes to support their successful deployments.
• Analyze the operational efficiency, reliability, and readiness of data center infrastructure components before launching AI/HPC clusters.
• Prepare and complete comprehensive audit plans and conduct pre-deployment audits to detect potential issues, risks, and areas for improvement.
• Implement and make quality assurance processes to ensure that deployments meet established specifications and performance benchmarks.
• Conduct detailed bring-up, testing, and commissioning to validate the functionality and reliability of infrastructure components.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve reliability, resilience, and sustainability. Find opportunities to streamline processes, automate repetitive tasks, and apply new technologies to optimize infrastructure operations.
• Collaborate and exchange information across internal teams, external vendors, and customers to guarantee the smooth integration of data center infrastructure solutions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and main contact for infrastructure-related inquiries and urgent issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, or a related field.
• An advanced degree or similar experience or relevant certifications are advantageous.
• A minimum of 6+ years of experience working in data centers or a similar field.
• Proven knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems in infrastructure engineering or management roles.
• Solid technical expertise and background in data center systems and processes—power delivery, liquid cooling, rack/server chassis, and cabling.
• Proven technical and project leadership under fluid situations, and ability to adapt to change.
• Strong communication internally and with customers.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication and decision-making skills, keen attention to detail, and a dedication to quality.
• Strong record of excellent partnership and putting the mission's success first.
• Coordination & Time Management – proficient at planning, scheduling, and coordinating tasks related to the job to accomplish objectives within or ahead of designated time frames.
• Ability to travel (40%).

Qualifications

• Experience in deploying hyperscale data centers, managing operational procedures, and ensuring safety and security protocols.
• Sound technical foundation in mechanical and/or electrical systems.
• Outstanding social and customer-facing skills.

Skills

• Technical proficiency in data center systems and processes.
• Project management and leadership skills.
• Communication and collaboration abilities.

Benefits

• Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.
• The base salary range is 148,000 USD - 235,750 USD.
• You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Pay

• Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.
• The base salary range is 148,000 USD - 235,750 USD.

Schedule

• Full time.