Senior Data Center Solution Architect

Job Description

About us:

LayerZero Power Systems, Inc. is a leader in power management products for mission and process critical applications. Our customer base is comprised of companies in the computer service provider (on-line commerce, streaming, hosting, etc.), semiconductor manufacturing and financial sectors. LayerZero provides innovative products to ensure user safety and ultimate reliability of computers, servers, communication gear, and other critical equipment. LayerZero manufactures best-in-class products representing high-end solutions. LayerZero Power Systems is on a trajectory of sustained growth, with a loyal base of existing Fortune 100 customers and an expanding portfolio of new customers.

Position Summary

LayerZero Power Systems designs and manufactures mission-critical power distribution and power quality infrastructure for data centers, cloud, and enterprise networks.

The Senior Data Center Solution Architect owns customer system design for hyperscale and enterprise power solutions, spanning STS, PDU, RPP, hybrid AC/DC and emerging 800 VDC architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• Own customer system design and reliability. HPC Strategy sets technology direction, DC Engineering executes hardware design, and Program Management coordinates partners.
• Design and evolve data center electrical infrastructure where the LayerZero portfolio applies.
• Lead solution architecture for customer data center power projects from concept through commissioning.
• Translate customer reliability, redundancy, and capacity requirements into detailed technical designs.
• Serve as the senior technical advisor to sales, engineering, and strategic data center operators.
• Develop AC, hybrid AC/DC and 800 VDC reference architectures. Evaluate future 1500 VDC options.
• Guide integration of monitoring, DCIM, and SCADA into deployed solutions.
• Review one-line diagrams, load studies, busway/PDU topologies and reliability models.
• Partner with compliance and DC engineering on protection, isolation, certification and site acceptance.
• Participate in OCP, NEMA and IEEE standards groups related to data center power.
• Develop reference architectures that support high rack power densities, future AI workloads, and emerging power systems.
• Lead the adoption of modular, factory-built, and skidded electrical systems to accelerate deployment, improve quality, and reduce lifecycle costs.
• Work with design, product, construction, supply chain, manufacturing, and OEM partners to align engineering standards and technology roadmaps.
• Coordinate with pre-sales and technical teams to translate architectural guidance into customer-specific solutions.
• Validate designs against NVIDIA or other vendor reference architectures for AI/HPC data centers.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years in data center power, critical infrastructure, or electrical systems design.
• Deep knowledge of power distribution, redundancy, and uptime architectures.
• Experience engaging hyperscale and enterprise data center operators.
• Strong communication skills across technical and executive audiences.

Preferred

• Familiarity with HVDC and direct-current distribution.
• Experience with STS, PDU, and RPP product families.
• Exposure to DCIM, SCADA, and power monitoring platforms.
• Familiarity with electrification startup and commissioning
• Familiarity with data center engineering firms and trades
• Familiarity with utility power generation and BTM generation
• Experience with standards and participation in Open Compute Project or similar

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay with performance incentives
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with company match
• 4 weeks PTO, 10 paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays

Why You Will Love Working with Us:

• Impact: Develop your skills and expertise in a rapidly growing industry, with your work directly influencing the success of mission-critical projects.
• Innovation: Immerse yourself in an environment that celebrates forward-thinking and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative spirit: Work closely with engineers, marketers, and other professionals to bring ideas to life.
• Grow with us: We are committed to your personal and professional development, offering endless opportunities to improve your skills and advance your career

At LayerZero, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.