SHI International Corp. · 16 hours ago
Sr. Solutions Architect
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$180K/yr - $280K/yr
5+ years expSHI International Corp. is a global provider of IT solutions and services, seeking a Solutions Architect specializing in Data Center, Power, and Cooling for its AI Datacenter Practice. The role involves designing and delivering infrastructure solutions for AI platforms, focusing on energy-efficient and scalable environments while engaging in pre-sales activities and collaborating with various teams and vendors.
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Responsibilities
Act as a technical pre-sales expert for AI data center infrastructure, conducting site assessments, presenting solutions, and advising clients; may provide post-sales support
Design and architect AI-optimized infrastructure for both physical and modular data centers, covering power, cooling, and redundancy
Visit customer sites to assess and validate infrastructure requirements
Coordinate with SHI Field Teams to align solutions, support implementation, and ensure project success
Lead technical discussions with market-leading and emerging vendors (e.g., NVIDIA, Vertiv), influencing selection and product direction as needed
Assess technologies and recommend strategic vendors for power and cooling components
Serve as SME in power and cooling, guiding selection and optimization for AI environments
Contribute as an AI SME across the SHI AGT team and within the SHI Power and Cooling COE by sharing best practices and supporting initiatives
Recommend power alternatives, including renewables, energy storage, and efficient distribution to reduce costs and emissions
Oversee the validation and integration of liquid cooling solutions for dense AI clusters in various data center types
Evaluate existing and planned data centers for AI readiness and recommend infrastructure upgrades
Collaborate across stakeholders to develop proofs-of-concept, RFx’s, and deployment plans for AI projects
Monitor industry trends in sustainable power, cooling innovations, and modular advances
Present and Train internal teams and customers on power and cooling best practices in AI data centers
Analyze metrics and use CFD tools to optimize cooling performance in diverse data center formats
Qualification
Required
Completed Bachelor's Degree or relevant work experience
5–7+ years in data center design, operations, or architecture emphasizing power and cooling
Expertise with data center power/cooling technologies (UPS, PDUs, generators, liquid cooling, microgrids, green energy)
Deep understanding of liquid cooling for HPC and AI platforms (cold plate, immersion, two-phase)
Practical experience with enterprise data centers, NVIDIA DGX/GPU clusters or similar HPC platforms; knowledge of related power and thermal needs
Strong customer engagement skills—creating collateral, presenting solutions, leading workshops, and building client trust
Track record working with vendors: technical evaluation and supplier selection in infrastructure projects
Willingness to travel up to 40% for site planning and customer engagements
Experience linking pre-sales solutions to field implementation with delivery teams
Solid grasp of data center standards (Uptime Institute tiers, TIA-942) and efficiency metrics (PUE, WUE)
Superior problem-solving and the ability to explain complex technical ideas clearly to varied audiences
Willingness to travel occasionally
Proficiency in overseeing and directing projects to completion, ensuring goals are met, resources are utilized efficiently, and stakeholders are satisfied - Expert
Ability to systematically identify, document, and manage the technical needs and specifications of a project by engaging with stakeholders and analyzing business objectives to ensure successful project outcomes - Expert
Ability to define, design, build, and maintain robust systems and solutions by leveraging systems and infrastructure effectively - Expert
Ability to write, debug, and maintain code in various scripting and programming languages to automate tasks and develop software solutions - Expert
Ability to understand and manage various infrastructure components (firewalls, load balancers, hypervisors, storage, monitoring, security) and use orchestration tools to develop comprehensive technical solutions - Expert
Ability to develop detailed Statements of Work (SOWs) and drive revenue growth through professional services engagements - Expert
Extensive experience working on large scale IT projects related to design, deployment and configuration - Expert
Preferred
Certifications like CDCP (Certified Data Centre Professional), CDCE (Certified Data Centre Expert), NVIDIA Certified Associate, or similar qualifications in power, cooling, or HPC
Hands-on experience with simulation tools for thermal and power analysis, such as 6SigmaDC and Ansys
Background in creating business justification documents, including TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) and ROI (Return on Investment)
Understanding of alternative energy technologies, modular data center solutions
Awareness of sustainable approaches, such as carbon-neutral data centers and using AI to support predictive maintenance in power and cooling systems
Existing connections in vendor networks—including APC, Eaton, CAT Schneider Electric, Vertiv, NVIDIA, and liquid cooling suppliers
Familiarity with regulations covering energy efficiency and environmental standards in the context of data centers
Benefits
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401K
Flexible spending
Company
SHI International Corp.
Think of SHI as your personal technology concierge.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Thai Lee
President and CEO
Dave Gruver
Field Chief Technology Officer
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