The opportunity
We are looking for a Principal Data Center Architect with deep expertise in Civil, Structural, and Architectural (CSA) design to join our growing infrastructure team. This role is the technical owner for the physical building fabric of Anthropic's AI compute facilities — from…
What you'll do
Own the civil, structural, and architectural reference design standards for: Anthropic's data center portfolio, establishing repeatable design elements deployable across multiple sites and jurisdictions
Lead front-end test fits and site feasibility studies, evaluating structural: approaches, site constraints, utility interfaces, and code compliance to inform site selection and design direction
Review and approve CSA deliverables from design-build partners and AE firms: at each design stage (SD, DD, CD, IFC), including drawings, structural calculations, specifications, and geotechnical reports
Integrate CSA design with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection,: and IT infrastructure teams to produce coordinated designs that support high-density AI compute and direct liquid-cooling systems
Drive site and campus planning to maximize compute density, optimize: construction phasing, and align physical layout with IT and operational requirements
Partner with the construction and delivery team to provide technical: oversight during construction, resolve field issues, and support commissioning activities
What they're looking for
- + years delivering mission-critical facility infrastructure, with at least 6: years directly in hyperscale or large-scale data center CSA design
- Deep technical expertise across civil site development, structural design,: and architectural programming for industrial or mission-critical facilities
- Demonstrated experience as an owner's engineer or lead technical authority —: setting standards, approving deliverables, and managing external design teams
- Proficiency with applicable building codes and standards including IBC, IFC,: ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC, FM Global, and local jurisdictional requirements across multiple geographies
- Experience with high-density compute environments, including structural and: architectural accommodation of direct liquid-cooling systems, overhead busway, and dense rack deployments
- Track record of driving design standardization and developing repeatable: reference designs across a multi-site portfolio
- Ability to evaluate and red-line structural calculations, civil site plans,: and architectural construction documents for accuracy, completeness, and constructability
- Experience coordinating across MEP disciplines and IT infrastructure teams in: a fast-paced, multi-project environment
