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Architect, Data Center

Austin, TX · Seattle, WAOnsite

About Fluidstack

Technology is the most important tool humans have found for improving the human condition, but it is not a default good. It is a lever for ideology.

Today the most powerful technology in history is being built: machines that solve problems better than humans can. The most important mission of our generation is to imbue AI with democratic values: error-correcting institutions, freedom of speech, individual liberties. AI trains and runs on massive compute clusters. Whichever ideology builds the infrastructure the fastest is the ideology that will endure. Democracy is delicate and won't survive this technology by default.

We hire people who care deeply about this problem space. If that is you, please apply!

How We Operate

  • Be a barrel. Full autonomy. Own things end to end, take on scope without being asked, no permission required to operate outside your core role.

  • Insane urgency. We drive everything forward as fast as possible.

  • Reason from first principles. Challenge every assumption. Zero analogy thinking, no egos, the best idea wins.

  • Love of the game. The frontier of AI is the most interesting problem of our time. We put in long hours at high intensity to push the frontier forward.

  • Build something that actually matters. If you're going to spend your time, spend it on something that matters to the world.

The Data Center Design Team

Examples of key problems the team is working on

  • Lead the design, development, and execution of 10s to 100s of GWs of data centers this decade.

  • Drive the next generation of liquid cooling and electrical distribution systems.

  • Develop and scale first-of-a-kind modular data centers.

  • Influence behind-the-meter designs and planning for multi-GW campuses.

Role Scope

  • Own the architectural workstream across a multi-site development portfolio from concept through permitting and construction completion.

  • Develop and maintain the architectural basis of design, prototype drawing packages, and master specs for the campus portfolio.

  • Lead masterplan and campus layout: building positioning, setbacks, service access, security zoning, and phasing across multi-building sites.

  • Own building envelope design (cladding, roofing, curtainwall, louvers, penetration detailing) in compliance with FM Global requirements.

  • Manage external architects and engineers of record from schematic through IFC, enforcing standards and tracking quality across concurrent projects.

  • Lead permitting strategy across jurisdictions and ensure compliance with IBC, IFC, NFPA 75/76/855, state codes, and ADA.

What We're Looking For

The below is a starting point. We always make space for exceptional people, so if you don't fit this role exactly, tell us where you would.

  • You've owned the architectural workstream on data center or mission-critical facilities as an owner's representative or developer, not just as a consultant.

  • You've managed external architects and engineers of record through full design lifecycles across concurrent projects.

  • You know IBC, IFC, occupancy classification, egress, and fire-rated assembly design well enough to be the authority with AHJs.

  • You've authored owner-side design standards, prototype specs, or basis of design documents.

  • You hold envelope and life-safety design to FM Global and code standards through field conditions and contractor-driven changes.

  • Bonus: Licensed Architect. Hyperscale data center or large-scale industrial development. FM Global envelope and roofing submittal process. Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Procore, ACC. LEED AP.

We are committed to pay equity and transparency.

Fluidstack is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Fluidstack will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.

You will receive a confirmation email once your application has successfully been accepted. If there is an error with your submission and you did not receive a confirmation email, please email careers@fluidstack.io with your resume/CV, the role you've applied for, and the date you submitted your application-- someone from our recruiting team will be in touch.

Compensation

$203K – $251K • Offers Equity

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