Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

Data Center Lab Designer / Architect

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc • $120K — $160K *
San Jose, CA 95123In-Person
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
3 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in large-scale data center design and architecture
  • Deep understanding of data center infrastructure and operational standards
  • Proven project management and technical leadership skills
  • Experience with energy-efficient and sustainable design principles
  • Familiarity with airflow and thermal modeling tools
  • Strong analytical and executive communication abilities

Responsibilities

  • Perform technical due diligence on data center facilities
  • Develop scalable lab designs optimizing for density and operational efficiency
  • Define corporate standards for power, cooling, and IT infrastructure
  • Monitor construction quality and contractor performance
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration for project delivery
  • Provide executive-level updates on project status and risks

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package
  • Retirement savings plan with company contribution
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Employee development and training programs
  • Access to wellness resources and initiatives
Full Job Description
THE ROLE

We are seeking a Data Center Lab Designer / Architect to lead technical evaluation, lab design strategy, infrastructure standards, and construction oversight for high-density data center environments. This role ensures site readiness, infrastructure scalability, and deployment execution align with AMD's performance, efficiency, and 3-5 year product roadmap requirements. The position also sets global lab design direction across business units and use cases.

THE PERSON

The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in large-scale data center infrastructure with strong design leadership and project execution skills.

They must be able to:
  • Devise strategies for complex, high-density compute environments
  • Align cross-functional teams to deliver against active project milestones
  • Establish global design standards across labs and business units
  • Plan infrastructure evolution aligned to future product roadmaps
  • Identify risk early and drive mitigation through structured governance

Strong analytical thinking, executive communication, and stakeholder alignment skills are essential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  1. Data Center Due Diligence & Strategic Assessment
  • Perform technical due diligence on new and existing facilities.
  • Evaluate power availability, redundancy, cooling capacity, environmental risk, connectivity, and expansion potential.
  • Review infrastructure drawings, layouts, and single-line diagrams.
  • Assess design maturity (Concept through IFC) and contractor capability.
  • Identify technical, schedule, and scalability risks with structured reporting.
  • Validate infrastructure alignment with high-density and future roadmap requirements.
  1. Lab Design & Global Standards Leadership
  • Develop scalable, modular lab designs optimized for density, airflow, accessibility, and operational efficiency.
  • Set direction and define global lab design standards across AMD BUs and use cases.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and evolving best practices.
  • Integrate energy-efficient and sustainable design principles into all deployments.
  • Utilize advanced modeling and simulation tools for airflow and thermal validation where required.
  1. Infrastructure Strategy & Technology Integration
  • Define corporate standards for power distribution, cooling systems, IT networking space, and rack density.
  • Assess and implement high-density and liquid cooling readiness.
  • Support integration of renewable energy strategies and advanced cooling technologies.
  • Lead implementation and governance of DCIM, monitoring, and automation platforms.
  • Ensure modular and POD-based expansion strategies support long-term scalability.
  1. Construction Monitoring & Deployment Governance
  • Monitor construction progress, quality, and contractor performance.
  • Evaluate supply chain readiness for critical long-lead infrastructure components.
  • Track execution against schedule and budget constraints.
  • Lead design reviews and ensure alignment between intent and build.
  • Oversee commissioning and validate operational readiness prior to deployment.
  1. Stakeholder & Program Management
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration across IT, Facilities, Real Estate, Procurement, and Product SMEs.
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining delivery timelines.
  • Liaise with vendors and contractors to ensure installation timelines and standards adherence.
  • Provide executive-level reporting on risk, budget, and schedule health.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of specifications, assessments, and progress tracking.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
  • Semiconductor or high-density data center design, construction, or operations.
  • Proven experience in large-scale lab or data center architecture and build-outs.
  • Strong background in infrastructure assessment and technical due diligence.
  • Experience reviewing construction drawings and overseeing commissioning.
  • Familiarity with high-density computing, cloud-scale environments, and high-performance networks.
  • Experience with airflow modeling or thermal simulation tools.
  • Knowledge of DCIM and infrastructure monitoring systems.
  • Relevant data center certifications (DCCA, CDCDP, or similar) preferred.
  • Excellent problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

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Learn more about Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
Size
15,500 employees
Market Cap
$100.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$2.4 billion
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+30.9%
Revenue
$9.7 billion
NASDAQ
AMD
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