Capacity Deployment Lead – Data Center Operations

Anthropic

. Own deployment outcomes for assigned sites and data-hall waves, including capacity-unit and ready-for-service milestones .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $320,000 - $405,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing large-scale hardware deployments and data center operations, with a strong focus on operational processes, vendor management, and technical depth in server and network hardware. Proven ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and drive deployment outcomes through data-driven decision-making.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Data Center Operations ManagementLarge-Scale Hardware DeploymentVendor ManagementOperational Process ImprovementTechnical Depth in Server and Network Hardware

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Hard Skills

Deployment Readiness ConfirmationIntegration QANetwork Turn-UpCapacity Unit ValidationDocumentation and Acceptance CriteriaMetrics DevelopmentTicket and Telemetry Data AnalysisOperational Process BuildingQuality Gates VerificationHandover Gates Validation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationLeadershipPrioritizationProblem-SolvingCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Relevant Domain

Industry Keywords

Data CenterHardware DeploymentCompute HardwareNetwork HardwareOperational ProcessesCapacity PlanningSite-Schedule ManagementQA ProcessesVendor ManagementContract Workforce Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own deployment outcomes for assigned sites and data-hall waves, including capacity-unit and ready-for-service milestones
Confirm deployment readiness from construction kickoff, including floor access, power, network, receiving paths, and partner staffing
Be on site during delivery, deployment, QA, and close-out
Oversee rack delivery and receiving, integration QA, power-on, network turn-up, burn-in, and validation
Set daily priorities and quality gates and verify results using Anthropic-owned ticket and telemetry data
Validate handover gates for capacity units and data halls, including acceptance criteria, documentation, spares, ticketing, and production handover
Convert deployment lessons and best practices into procedures, checklists, acceptance standards, and metrics
Extend the deployment program to new sites and platforms
Communicate status, dependencies, constraints, and risks to engineering, capacity planning, site-schedule owners, and leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in data center operations or hardware deployment as a manager, technical lead, or related role
Proven track record leading large-scale compute or network hardware deployments across multiple sites or data-hall waves
Experience managing vendors, OEMs, or contract workforces to measurable outcomes
Hands-on technical depth in server, network, and rack-level hardware
Experience building or substantially improving operational processes
Ability to work with schedule, ticket, and telemetry data to drive decisions
Ability to travel heavily and work on site for extended stretches; 50% travel expected
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant domain or equivalent practical experience
Relevant field of study demonstrated through coursework, training, or professional experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Optional equity donation matching
Generous vacation
Parental leave
Flexible working hours
Office space for collaboration
Visa sponsorship may be available
Immigration lawyer assistance for sponsored visas