Data Center Design Engineer
Description For Data Center Design Engineer
Cloudflare is seeking a Data Center Design Engineer to design pending and future infrastructure deployments for generational improvement in cost, quality, and speed of deployment. The role is part of the global Infrastructure (INF) team, which grows and manages Cloudflare's global data center/PoP footprint.
Key responsibilities include:
- Translating data center capacity requirements into actionable white space design and rack plans
- Managing implementation of cage projects with data center providers
- Designing low voltage structured cabling, fiber, cross-connect & conveyance infrastructure
- Working with supply chain team on rack integration plans and location deployment qualification
- Leading projects to design and implement data center expansions or new data centers
- Providing technical support in negotiations with external data center partners
- Reviewing one-line diagrams and cooling equations for data centers
- Implementing and maintaining power consumption tracking tools
The ideal candidate should have:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience plus 5+ years in data center mechanical and electrical design and operations
- Experience in HVAC, chilled water systems, and various cooling technologies
- Understanding of electrical theory and data center infrastructure design concepts
- Familiarity with industry standards for resilient data center design
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work on time-sensitive projects
Cloudflare offers a unique opportunity to work on large-scale, mission-critical infrastructure while contributing to projects that protect the free and open Internet, such as Project Galileo, the Athenian Project, and 1.1.1.1 DNS resolver.
The company values diversity and inclusiveness, providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. Cloudflare also offers reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Responsibilities For Data Center Design Engineer
- Translate data center capacity requirements into actionable white space design and rack plans
- Manage implementation of cage projects with data center providers
- Design low voltage structured cabling, fiber, cross-connect & conveyance infrastructure
- Work with supply chain team on rack integration plans and location deployment qualification
- Lead projects to design and implement data center expansions or new data centers
- Provide technical support in negotiations with external data center partners
- Review one-line diagrams and cooling equations for data centers
- Implement and maintain power consumption tracking tools
- Research new and innovative power efficiency technologies
- Travel up to 25% for infrastructure audits and data center construction validation
Requirements For Data Center Design Engineer
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience plus 5+ years in data center mechanical and electrical design and operations
- Experience in HVAC, chilled water systems, and various cooling technologies
- Understanding of electrical theory and data center infrastructure design concepts
- Familiarity with industry standards for resilient data center design
- Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills
- Experience working with multiple time zones and cross-functional teams
- Ability to work on time-sensitive projects under pressure
Benefits For Data Center Design Engineer
- Opportunity to work on large-scale, mission-critical infrastructure
- Contribution to projects that protect the free and open Internet
- Equal employment opportunity and commitment to diversity and inclusiveness
- Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
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