STACK Infrastructure · 9 hours ago
Director, Solutions Engineering
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$182K/yr - $190K/yr
10+ years expSTACK Infrastructure is an award-winning industry leader in building, owning, and operating highly efficient data centers. They are seeking a Director, Solutions Engineering to lead client technical engagements and ensure exceptional design quality and project success by coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing client relationships.
Data CenterInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyIT Infrastructure
Responsibilities
Lead Client-Facing Engineering Engagements and Presentations — Serve as the lead in client meetings, coordinating internal SMEs to communicate solutions effectively, deliver briefings and design reviews, and manage client relationships with clarity and confidence
Support All Facility Types — Oversee design and engineering efforts for greenfield builds, retrofits, and special projects, incorporating next-generation technologies such as liquid-cooled GPU environments and other high-density workload needs
Translate Complex Needs into Solutions — Partner with clients to understand, refine, and translate requirements into actionable designs and project plans
Develop and Negotiate Technical Lease Provisions and SLAs — Integrate lease and SLA discussions into client engagements to ensure clear, consistent, and precise technical terms through execution
Manage Cross-Functional Technical Teams — Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across mechanical, electrical, architectural, and controls engineering to deliver cohesive, high-quality, and efficient design solutions
Ensure Design and Contract Governance — Oversee the engineering and contracting lifecycle, maintaining alignment with STACK standards, technical accuracy, and client objectives
Lead and structure technical review meetings, framing objectives, decision criteria, and expected outcomes
Facilitate SME presentations, calling on technical leads to provide rationale for engineering provisions while maintaining meeting scope and time control
Translate technical language across disciplines and for non-technical stakeholders, ensuring full comprehension and traceability of decisions
Synthesize technical input into clear project recommendations, capturing what was decided, why, and what it impacts (cost, schedule, compliance, reliability)
Identify cross-discipline integration risks early, particularly around power, cooling, and infrastructure interfaces
Maintain neutrality in technical discussions, guiding consensus and linking engineering outcomes to client priorities and contractual requirements
Document decisions and actions in real time; track follow-ups through the project delivery system
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 10 years of experience leading strategic technical delivery within data center or mission-critical environments
Proven ability to Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams, aligning strategic goals with execution excellence
Deep understanding of data center design, construction, and operations
Strong understanding of engineering disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, or Architectural)
Experience with liquid cooling, GPU clusters, and high-density infrastructure
Demonstrated success in client-facing technical roles, including RFP/RFI responses, presentations, and lease/SLA negotiations
Strong grasp of the data center lifecycle, from concept through commissioning and lease execution
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or design discipline
Proficiency with MS Office, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and CFD tools (Cadence Design Systems or equivalent)
Exceptional communication, organization, and leadership skills with a focus on results
Self-starter with strong attention to detail and ability to thrive in a dynamic environment
Benefits
Healthcare
Dental Care
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Leave Programs
401K program
Flexible spending accounts
Cell phone subsidy
Company
STACK Infrastructure
STACK Infrastructure provides digital infrastructure solutions, focusing on data centers, colocation, and build-to-suit projects.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.35B2025-10-22Debt Financing· $261.68M
2025-07-23Debt Financing· $853.73M
2025-05-13Debt Financing· $1.4B
Leadership Team
Brian Cox
Interim Chief Executive Officer, STACK Infrastructure EMEA
Matthew VanderZanden
CEO for Americas
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