Director of Design Technology

About Nscale Nscale is the GPU cloud engineered for AI. We provide cost‑effective, high‑performance infrastructure for AI start‑ups and large enterprise customers. Nscale enables AI‑focused companies to achieve superior results by reducing the complexity of AI development. Our GPU cloud bolsters technical capabilities and directly supports strategic business outcomes, including cost management, rapid innovation, and environmental responsibility. About the Role We’re looking for a Director of Design Technology to own Nscale’s entire design technology stack — from BIM standards and execution plans through to the long‑range vision of a fully integrated Digital Twin across Design, Construction, and Operations. Responsibilities Set the strategy for how every discipline — architectural, structural, MEP, civil, power, and infrastructure — authors, coordinates, and delivers design data. See BIM models as more than documentation artifacts — they’re the single source of truth that 3D visualization, 4D construction sequencing, 5D cost intelligence, and an eventual live operational Digital Twin all derive from. Be Nscale’s leading voice on where design production is going — integrating AI into design workflows, pushing Nscale to the frontier of computational design, and building the data infrastructure that connects design intent to construction execution to operational performance. Write a BIM Execution Plan in the morning, demo a Digital Twin concept in the afternoon, and have a credible AI‑in‑design roadmap on the table by the end of the week. Start as an individual contributor and be expected to build an internal team and specialist network as the design technology program matures. What You’ll Be Doing Author, own, and enforce Nscale’s BIM Guidelines and project‑level BIM Execution Plans across all design and construction programs. Define model authoring standards, naming conventions, LOD requirements, and file structure protocols across disciplines. Establish federated model coordination workflows and clash detection cadences across architectural, structural, MEP, civil, and power disciplines. Own the model‑based pipeline that carries design data from authoring through construction handoff and into operational systems without data loss or manual translation. Own the 4D strategy, linking BIM models to construction schedules for visual sequencing and early conflict identification. Own the 5D strategy, connecting model elements to cost data for real‑time cost intelligence and faster value engineering. Own Nscale’s Digital Twin vision, including the data model, platform architecture, and integration requirements for a hyperscale AI datacenter campus. Lead the evaluation and pilot of NVIDIA Omniverse as the visualization and simulation layer for Nscale’s Digital Twin, including USD‑based workflows and real‑time data integration. Own Nscale’s AI‑in‑design strategy, deploying AI‑assisted tools for clash detection, generative layout optimization, energy simulation, and code compliance checking. Own the full design technology stack — authoring platforms (Revit, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Rhino), coordination tools (Navisworks, BIM 360/ACC), visualization environments, and data infrastructure. Embed safety review checkpoints, quality gates, and sustainability analysis directly into model‑based workflows. Define Nscale’s design technology requirements for AE firms — minimum BIM standards, required deliverables, and data handoff protocols — and audit AE model quality throughout design. Operate initially as a high‑performing individual contributor, then build an internal design technology team as portfolio volume and program complexity increase. About You 5+ years of experience in design technology, BIM management, VDC, or computational design within architecture, engineering, infrastructure, or capital‑intensive construction. Deep, hands‑on BIM expertise — authoring BIM Execution Plans, managing federated model environments, and enforcing BIM standards across multi‑discipline AE teams. Demonstrated experience with 4D construction sequencing and 5D cost modeling linked to BIM models. Working knowledge of Digital Twin concepts, platforms, and integration requirements. Strong understanding of AI tools applied to design workflows — generative design, automated compliance, energy simulation, or LLM‑assisted documentation. Proficiency across the major design technology stack — Revit, Navisworks, BIM 360/ACC, Civil 3D, and related platforms. Experience defining and enforcing design technology standards for external AE partners, including contract‑level BIM requirements. Strong ability to communicate complex technical strategy to non‑technical executive audiences and write clear, actionable standards documents. Experience working across design, construction, and operations, with an understanding of the data needs of all three phases. Nice to Have Experience with NVIDIA Omniverse, USD‑based workflows, or real‑time 3D simulation environments. Background in datacenter design, mission‑critical infrastructure, hyperscale facilities, power generation, or advanced manufacturing. Experience deploying AI tools in a production design environment, not just evaluating them. Familiarity with IoT integration, sensor data architecture, and SCADA/BMS systems in the context of Digital Twin data feeds. Experience with reality capture, photogrammetry, or 3D scanning for as‑built model synchronization. Architecture, engineering, or construction management degree; BIM/VDC certifications (Autodesk ACP, buildingSMART, etc.) a plus. Why this role matters Nscale’s global datacenter and infrastructure portfolio can’t scale without a single, authoritative owner of BIM standards, execution plans, and design data governance. Design, Construction, and Operations currently run on disconnected data environments, and this role exists to close that gap and establish one model‑based source of truth across every phase. 3D, 4D, 5D, and Digital Twin capabilities are becoming real competitive differentiators in infrastructure development, and AI is transforming how design gets produced — Nscale needs a Director who is shaping that strategy, not reacting to it. What We Can Offer You Highly competitive package (base + equity) with reviews every 12 months. Join the fastest‑growing tech startup, your chance to push boundaries, collaborate with brilliant minds, and make your mark on cutting‑edge AI. Expect a dynamic progression plan tailored to your ambitions. Grow by trying new things, leading, challenging the status quo, and owning your impact, always with our full support. Human‑First Flexibility: We treat you as humans first. Our flexible workplace trusts Nscalers to deliver, giving you the autonomy to shape your day around life’s moments. Equal Opportunities Statement At NScale, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our work environment, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers, and people from lower socio‑economic backgrounds. If there's anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know. Salary Range

$190,000–$245,000 USD