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

About the role

NVIDIA is seeking a Solution Architect on the First Time Deployment Team to oversee end-to-end planning and delivery of first-time hardware deployments. This role involves architectural systems, power distribution, cooling systems, integration of telemetry and control systems, and all other physical infrastructure. The Solution Architect will collaborate with product and engineering teams to turn NVIDIA reference designs into standardized, globally repeatable deployment blueprints.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist customers and partners in quickly integrating this architecture into sophisticated and dependable data center projects.
• Review and appraise customers' and partners' infrastructure build plans, verifying their compliance with NVIDIA reference architecture, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver mentorship, expertise, and suggestions to optimize performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• 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.
• 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.
• Strong 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.
• 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

• Sound technical foundation in mechanical and/or electrical systems.
• Outstanding social and customer-facing skills.

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

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 18, 2026.