Job Description

EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure serves the world’s largest cloud and internet companies with both ready-for-occupancy and build-to-suit data center campuses that are designed for density. Privately held and backed by committed equity to fund an aggregate amount of over USD $16.5 billion in development, EdgeCore enables hyperscale customer requirements by proactively investing in regions that provide the land and power necessary to support and scale AI and cloud technology. While working thoughtfully with the communities in which we do business, our data center campuses are built at scale to meet key performance specifications, safety metrics and sustainability objectives. EdgeCore has data center campuses in five North American markets with plans to expand. For more information, please visit edgecore.com.

Career Opportunity

EdgeCore is seeking a highly experienced and innovative Director, Architecture to join our dynamic team and help design the next generation of hyperscale data center infrastructure. In this role, you’ll work at the intersection of electrical and mechanical engineering, mission-critical operational reliability, and cutting-edge sustainability to shape scalable, high-density environments that power AI and enterprise workloads around the globe. If you're passionate about engineering excellence and want to leave your mark on some of the most advanced digital infrastructure projects in the world, we want to hear from you.

You’ll be a key technical leader driving engineering strategy from an operational perspective through full-cycle design and execution, working closely with construction, operations, and customer-facing teams. Your work will directly influence how EdgeCore delivers and operates reliable, efficient, and forward-thinking infrastructure solutions to top-tier clients. This is a career-defining opportunity to help set the design vision for a rapidly scaling company and industry.

• Collaborate closely with construction and operations teams to design CSA systems that balance cost-efficiency, long-term reliability, and sustainability.
• Drive creation of EdgeCore standards including Basis of Design
• Oversee the entire CSA design lifecycle—from initial conceptualization and documentation through commissioning oversight and operations—ensuring alignment with EdgeCore’s performance standards.
• Lead vendor selection and evaluation for CSA equipment.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert in client engagements, including site walkthroughs, proposal development, and customized solution presentations.
• Develop and continuously improve engineering standards, tools, and methodologies to ensure consistency and scalability across the portfolio.
• Review and approve technical deliverables, such as schematics, submittals, and reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Lead and participate in on-site inspections and design coordination meetings to validate construction quality and adherence to design intent.
• Support the creation and deployment of future-ready design frameworks in support of EdgeCore’s growth and innovation roadmap.
• Partner with cross-functional teams—including Development, Operations, Procurement, and Sales—to deliver holistic engineering solutions aligned with broader business objectives.
• Contribute to new product development and innovation initiatives that advance EdgeCore’s competitive edge in the data center space.
• Create and lead standards for CSA

Your Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Structural or Civil Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in data center Architecture, or a closely related field.
• Strong understanding of North American construction practices and engineering market dynamics.
• Licensed Architect or PE preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to perform detailed technical assessments and feasibility studies using data-driven methods.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a track record of working effectively across diverse teams and with external partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and design tools including AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, and other relevant engineering platforms.

What We Offer

• This is a full-time salaried position, including equity compensation and a performance-based annual bonus
• This role requires in-office presence four days per week
• We are open to candidates who live within a reasonable commuting distance to either Denver, CO, Mesa, AZ, Reno, NV, or Sterling, VA, or are open to relocating near one of these locations
• Base salary range is $185,000-220,000, depending on experience
• Medical, dental & vision insurance coverage
• Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 160 hours of annual paid time off, plus 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company contribution
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Company sponsored employee assistance and discount programs

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