Head of Data Center Engineering

Head Of Data Center Engineering

Giga builds the electrical infrastructure that powers the modern world. We manufacture transformers, switchboards, and modular data centers for customers across the United States and the globe. Together, our team combines fresh perspectives with deep industry experience to solve real-world problems for our customers. We move fast and think practically. If you're ready to make an impact in an industry that matters, we're looking for people like you.

Giga is launching a new product category at the intersection of modular design and advanced data center infrastructure. As the Head Of Data Center Engineering, you will spearhead the design and development of our next-generation hydro-cooled, direct-to-chip modular data centers engineered in the U.S., manufactured overseas, and installed domestically like scalable building blocks.

You'll lead the full engineering roadmap, integrating electrical distribution, racking, cooling, redundancy, and networking into a complete, shippable solution. Beyond shaping the technical vision, you'll build and lead a U.S.-based engineering team while collaborating closely with our product and manufacturing team in Shanghai and engineering partners in India. This is a high-impact role at the forefront of AI-ready data center design.

This role will be based in our San Francisco or Houston offices. You must be willing to work in the office full-time, outside of our bi-weekly WFH Fridays. International travel to China and India will also be required to support design and production.

Responsibilities

• Own the engineering strategy, design, and execution for modular data center products.
• Build and lead a U.S.-based engineering team to deliver world-class modular solutions.
• Oversee design of integrated systems including power distribution, cooling, racking, redundancy, and networking.
• Ensure designs are optimized for overseas manufacturing and scalable deployment in the U.S.
• Collaborate with Shanghai-based product / manufacturing teams and Indian engineering resources to bring designs from concept to production.
• Travel internationally to oversee production, resolve design issues, and align global teams.
• Drive innovation in hydro-cooled, AI-ready data center design.

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Giga Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Giga Energy complies with all applicable labor laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and other relevant state and federal regulations. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage applicants who require accommodations during the hiring process to contact us.