Technology Design Manager (Data Centers)

TL;DR

Technology Design Manager (Data Centers): Lead and manage the data center design process across multiple projects, overseeing architectural, MEP, and LV/IT infrastructure designs with an accent on high-density AI infrastructure requirements, standards/compliance, and design-to-construction execution. Focus on coordinating consultants and internal SMEs, managing basis-of-design deviations, and ensuring designs meet performance, efficiency, and scalability targets through construction support.

Location: Livingston, NJ / New York, NY / Sunnyvale, CA / San Francisco, CA / Bellevue, WA

Salary: $157,000–$210,000 (base)

Company

hirify.global provides cloud infrastructure and technology to build and scale AI workloads.

What you will do

• Manage and coordinate multiple data center design projects concurrently, from concept through detailed design (greenfield, tenant fit-outs, build-to-suit, renovations, upgrades, and end-of-life replacements).
• Act as the single point of contact for design-related matters on assigned projects, coordinating with data center providers, contractors, and A/E firms.
• Coordinate internal SMEs across electrical, mechanical, LV/IT, and BMS to align requirements, specifications, and solutions.
• Apply hirify.global design and engineering guidelines, manage standards/compliance, and track basis-of-design deviations.
• Coordinate budget and schedule inputs with Construction Management; review OFCI equipment submittals and support procurement/proposal evaluation.
• Support design reviews and page-turn meetings, conduct site visits during construction, and provide executive/project reporting and stakeholder updates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (MEP discipline preferred); Professional Engineering (PE) license is a plus.
• 7+ years of experience in data center engineering or design with a proven track record delivering data center design projects.
• Strong knowledge of data center infrastructure systems: cooling (air/water/liquid cooling), power distribution, UPS, generators, and familiarity with BMS/automation and LV/IT design.
• Experience with large-scale, high-density data centers and cloud infrastructure requirements.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with strong project management and organizational skills (on time and within budget).
• Excellent communication skills to explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders; ability to travel to data center sites (25% travel required).

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance covered 100% by hirify.global.
• 401(k) with generous employer match; flexible PTO.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account; tuition reimbursement.
• Company-paid life insurance, disability insurance, and mental wellness benefits (Spring Health).
• Paid parental leave and family-forming support; childcare support via Kinside.
• Catered lunch in office and data center locations; casual environment with a focus on innovative disruption.

Hiring process

• Interviews to assess experience with data center design delivery, cross-functional coordination, and stakeholder communication.
• Evaluation of fit for managing multiple concurrent projects and supporting design through construction.