Senior Manager – Datacenter Engineering

🔥 12 hours ago

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

💵 $156.8k - $196k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2011

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SaaS • Cloud Computing

DigitalOcean is a cloud infrastructure provider that offers a suite of products and services for developers to build, deploy, and scale applications. Their platform provides comprehensive tutorials, reference material, and support documentation to assist users in managing resources effectively using their API and CLI tools. With features like Droplets (virtual machines), managed databases, Kubernetes, and a marketplace for third-party applications, DigitalOcean focuses on simplicity and performance. They cater to both individual developers and larger organizations looking for cloud solutions that are easy to implement and manage.

📋 Description

• Lead and grow a multidisciplinary team covering electrical, mechanical, controls/automation, and data center infrastructure engineering and construction • Develop and own engineering standards and specifications for AI/GPU data centers, including liquid cooling, power distribution, and controls/automation • Serve as the technical authority and final engineering escalation point for infrastructure issues • Provide engineering due diligence on new colocation and build-to-suit facilities • Own vendor and OEM infrastructure engineering relationships and drive root-cause engagements • Lead or sponsor root-cause analysis and own engineering corrective actions through verified completion • Own infrastructure specifications, technical documentation, and change governance • Partner with Site Operations, Deployment, Construction, and Design organizations • Track and report infrastructure reliability metrics and prioritize engineering investment • Lead compliance reviews against applicable codes and safety requirements • Build and maintain an audit process for existing sites and prioritize remediation • Manage outsourced engineering talent • Develop engineering and construction talent and build succession plans • Travel 20–30% for new-site due diligence, commissioning support, and vendor/OEM reviews • Report directly to the VP of Data Center Operations & Engineering

🎯 Requirements

• BS in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or related Engineering discipline, or equivalent practical experience • 10+ years in mission-critical engineering, including direct experience with data center infrastructure • 5+ years leading engineering teams, including hiring, developing, and retaining senior technical talent • 5+ years managing outsourced engineering teams • Deep hands-on experience with liquid cooling systems, UPS, generators, switchgear, and controls/automation platforms • Experience running or directly supporting root-cause analysis with OEMs on infrastructure component failures • Working knowledge of NFPA 70E, local electrical code, and relevant mechanical and safety codes • Experience partnering with Legal/EHS on compliance reviews • Experience conducting technical due diligence on colocation or build-to-suit data center facilities • Track record of building engineering standards that scale across multiple sites • Ability to travel 20–30%

🏖️ Benefits

• Annual bonus plan eligibility • Potential new hire equity grant • Employee Stock Purchase Program eligibility in participating countries • Flexible time off • Local team meetups • Mental health and well-being support • Reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education • Professional development resources • Remote work

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