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TensorWave · 2 months ago

Vice President of Data Center Development

TensorWave is dedicated to building seamless and resilient AI infrastructure at scale. The Vice President of Data Center Development will lead the planning and design of high-availability data center facilities, ensuring that all design elements support performance, resilience, and sustainability goals.

AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingCloud InfrastructureGenerative AIIaaS

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end development strategy for hyperscale data center facilities, from site selection and master planning through design, construction, and commissioning
Set and enforce company-wide design standards for data centers, including architectural frameworks, modularity strategies, and repeatable deployment patterns at scale
Lead and coordinate cross-functional stakeholders including architecture, engineering, construction, operations, finance, and external partners across multiple concurrent projects
Drive site evaluation, capacity planning, and feasibility analysis for greenfield and retrofit developments, balancing speed to market, cost, scalability, and long-term operability
Oversee design governance, including design reviews, value engineering, and risk mitigation to ensure facilities meet performance, reliability, and security requirements
Ensure compliance with building codes, fire and life safety, accessibility standards, and internal requirements across all regions of operation
Guide the evolution of long-term data center development strategy, incorporating modular design, sustainability initiatives, and emerging technologies
Represent the company in executive-level engagements with utilities, municipalities, consultants, and strategic partners

Qualification

Data center developmentArchitectural designBuilding systems integrationExecutive communicationLeadership experienceProject managementTeam collaborationProblem solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline
10+ years of experience delivering large-scale data center or mission-critical facilities, including leadership responsibility for hyperscale (100MW+) developments
Demonstrated experience leading multi-site or portfolio-level development programs
Deep understanding of building systems integration, life safety, security design, and constructability at scale
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and external consultants in fast-moving, high-growth environments
Strong executive communication skills with experience presenting to C-suite, investors, utilities, and regulatory bodies

Preferred

Master's degree in Architecture or a related field
Licensed Architect or Professional Engineer
Experience scaling data center development in a hyperscale, cloud, or AI infrastructure environment
Track record of delivering projects under aggressive timelines and capital constraints
Exposure to power-dense AI or HPC data center designs and modular deployment models

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Stock Options
100% paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Life and Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
Short Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
401(k)
Flexible PTO
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Mental Health Benefits through Spring Health

Company

TensorWave

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TensorWave is an AMD GPU exclusive Cloud that supports training and inference at scale

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$146.71M
Key Investors
Nexus Venture PartnersFundNV
2025-05-14Series A· $100M
2024-10-08Seed· $43M
2024-04-23Seed· $0.89M

Leadership Team

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Darrick Horton
Co-Founder / CEO
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Piotr Tomasik
Co-Founder, President & COO
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