Technical Staff Data Center Architect

Dell Technologies

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Location
Santa Clara, CA
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3 days ago
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Confirmed live today
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Nov 30, 2026

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Dell Technologies is a US-based technology company that designs and sells PCs, servers, storage and networking hardware, along with related software and IT services. Its product lines include the XPS, Latitude and Alienware PCs and the PowerEdge server and PowerStore storage families.

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TL;DR · Technical Staff Data Center Architect

The Technical Staff, Data Center Architect joins the Engineering Technologist team to develop next-generation large-scale AI infrastructure. This role involves designing end-to-end solutions from the server to the data center, specifically focusing on accelerated compute, AI fabrics, and AI-optimized storage. You will drive innovation in power-centric solutions for dense IT environments, including liquid cooling technologies, power distribution, and heat rejection. Key responsibilities include engaging with high-profile AI customers to optimize applications, analyzing industry capabilities, and generating intellectual property. You must leverage 15+ years of experience in data center power distribution and thermal technologies. The role requires technical expertise in air and liquid cooled servers, integrated rack solutions, and energy efficiency to solve complex systems challenges and influence product architecture for critical infrastructure.

What you'll do

  • Engage with high-profile AI customers to optimize infrastructure solutions for their specific applications.
  • Architect end-to-end solutions from server to data center, including rack solutions and power distribution.
  • Innovate power-centric solutions for increasingly dense IT environments.
  • Optimize cost, energy efficiency, and performance from the IT level to the entire datacenter.
  • Drive innovation in datacenter-level liquid cooling technologies and power density.
  • Work with external partners to create and communicate differentiated solutions and complex datacenter concepts.
  • Lead technology investigations to analyze industry capabilities and recommend potential acquisitions or vendor partners.
  • Develop product strategies and generate intellectual property to influence product architecture and definitions.

What we're looking for

  • 15+ years of professional experience in data center power distribution and thermal technologies from servers to the data hall.
  • Solid understanding of and relationships with key suppliers of data center power and thermal management components.
  • Ability to take a concept to customer production while understanding competitive and business needs to architect technical solutions.
  • Experience negotiating competing interests and priorities to achieve the best possible outcome for all stakeholders.
  • Ability to travel to assess customer requirements and develop blueprints with strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Engineering (Advanced degree highly preferred).
  • Customer and partner project/program leadership experience (preferred).

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