[Remote] Data Center Solutions Architect

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Daikin Applied Americas is the world's largest HVAC company, recently recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025. The Data Center Solutions Architect is a senior technical leader responsible for developing standardized reference architectures and driving technical strategy across the data-center thermal value chain, while engaging with various stakeholders to influence design standards and purchasing decisions.ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leader and expert in the Data Center Solutions specialty to develop and govern standardized cooling reference architectures for AI-focused data center deploymentsDefine system-level topology across liquid cooling, air cooling, plant design, and heat rejection strategiesArchitect integrated solutions that align thermal systems, electrical constraints, controls philosophy, and operational resilienceEstablish design guardrails, scalability boundaries, and redundancy strategiesSupport proof-of-concept testing, performance benchmarking, interoperability validation, and technical demonstrations within the Data Center CoE Innovation Lab in San DiegoLead cross-functional architecture reviews across engineering, product, service, and commercial teamsDrive techno-economic trade studies balancing performance, reliability, footprint, manufacturability, and costDefine control philosophy and system orchestration standards across plant equipment and distribution systemsIncorporate field performance feedback and commissioning lessons into architecture evolution to make improvements to productsSupport customer-facing technical discussions with hyperscale, enterprise, and colocation stakeholdersContribute to long-term product and platform strategy alignmentEngage selectively with external stakeholders to position Daikin solutions early in design cyclesStrong ability to articulate both system-level architecture and product-level technical detail in executive and customer-facing settingsSales-aware mindset with the ability to influence customer design decisions and guide solution alignmentExcellent communication skills, emotional intelligence, and executive presence in customer and partner interactionsHighly collaborative and effective in cross-functional environments, aligned with CoE team cultureAbility to travel to the San Diego Innovation Lab, customer sites, partner facilities, and internal meetings as requiredSkillsBSc Mechanical, electrical, systems, industrial, or automation engineering10+ years' experienceTechnical expert in at least one major data center domain (mechanical systems, thermal cooling, controls, integration, or systems architecture), with the ability to think across domains at the system levelExperience in mission-critical infrastructure system designDemonstrated expertise in liquid cooling integration and central plant architecturesStrong understanding of redundancy models and high-availability system designWorking knowledge of plant control strategies and integrated system operationDemonstrated business acumen with experience evaluating architecture decisions through lifecycle cost, capital efficiency, operational impact, and market positioningExperience conducting or contributing to structured technical and commercial trade studiesExperience contributing to or governing formal reference architectures or system design standardsExposure to AI-focused or high-density computing infrastructureExperience supporting proof-of-concept validation, performance benchmarking, or interoperability testingFamiliarity with system modeling, energy analysis, or simulation toolsExperience presenting technical strategy to executive stakeholdersBenefitsMultiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% of the next 2% of employee contributionsCompany provided life insurance + optional employee-paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage, and voluntary accident coverageShort-term andlong-termdisability3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company-paid holidaysVacationaccrueson a monthly basis, unless applicable federal,state,and local law requires a faster accrualPaid sick time in accordancewiththe federal,state,and local lawPaid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous serviceCompany OverviewDaikin Applied delivers superior air quality and energy efficiency to every solution with innovation in advanced technology, IoT, and next generation compressors. It was founded in 1933, and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.daikinapplied.com.Company H1B SponsorshipDaikin Applied Americas has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2026, 4 in 2025, 1 in 2024, 1 in 2023, 2 in 2022, 3 in 2021, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.