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Senior Manager, Datacenter Engineering
DigitalOcean. Lead and grow a multidisciplinary electrical, mechanical, controls/automation, infrastructure engineering, and construction team .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading multidisciplinary engineering teams focused on data center infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on developing engineering standards, compliance reviews, and vendor relationships. Proven ability to manage engineering talent and drive root-cause analyses to ensure infrastructure reliability and performance.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Mission-Critical Engineering ExperienceData Center Infrastructure ManagementLiquid Cooling Systems ExpertiseRoot-Cause Analysis LeadershipEngineering Standards Development
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Hard Skills
Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringControls/AutomationLiquid Cooling SystemsUPS SystemsGeneratorsSwitchgearTechnical Due DiligenceEngineering SpecificationsCompliance Reviews
Soft Skills
Team LeadershipTalent DevelopmentVendor Relationship ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationProblem Solving
Certifications & Qualifications
BS in Electrical EngineeringBS in Mechanical EngineeringBS in Chemical Engineering
Industry Keywords
Data Center OperationsInfrastructure EngineeringSafety CodesNFPA 70EColocation FacilitiesBuild-to-Suit FacilitiesEngineering StandardsOutsourced Engineering ManagementEHS ComplianceEngineering Documentation
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead and grow a multidisciplinary electrical, mechanical, controls/automation, infrastructure engineering, and construction team
- Develop and own engineering standards and specifications for AI/GPU data centers
- Own standards for liquid cooling, power distribution, and controls/automation
- Serve as technical authority and final engineering escalation point for infrastructure issues
- Provide engineering due diligence on new colocation and build-to-suit facilities
- Own vendor and OEM infrastructure engineering relationships and drive root-cause engagements
- Lead or sponsor root-cause analyses and ensure corrective actions reach verified completion
- Own infrastructure specifications, technical documentation, and change governance
- Partner with Site Operations, Deployment, Construction, and Design organizations
- Track and report infrastructure reliability metrics and prioritize engineering investment
- Lead compliance reviews against applicable codes and safety requirements
- Build and maintain audits of existing sites against engineering standards
- Manage outsourced engineering talent
- Develop engineering and construction talent and build succession plans
- Report directly to the VP of Data Center Operations & Engineering
Requirements
What you’ll need- BS in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or related Engineering discipline, or equivalent practical experience
- 10+ years in mission-critical engineering, including direct experience with data center infrastructure
- 5+ years leading engineering teams, including hiring, developing, and retaining senior technical talent
- 5+ years experience managing outsourced engineering teams
- Deep hands-on experience with liquid cooling systems, UPS, generators, switchgear, and controls/automation platforms
- Experience running or directly supporting root-cause analysis with OEMs on infrastructure component failures
- Working knowledge of relevant electrical, mechanical, and safety codes, including NFPA 70E and local electrical code
- Experience partnering with Legal/EHS on compliance reviews
- Experience conducting technical due diligence on data center facilities before lease or construction commitment
- Track record of building engineering standards that scale across multiple sites
- Expect 20–30% travel for new-site due diligence, commissioning support, and vendor/OEM engineering reviews
Benefits
Comp & perks- Annual bonus plan eligibility
- Potential new hire equity grant
- Equity compensation and, in participating countries, Employee Stock Purchase Program opportunity
- Flexible time off
- Local team meetups
- Mental health and well-being support
- Reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education
- Remote work arrangement