[Hiring] Director of Solutions Engineering @Vantage Data Centers

Role Description

Vantage is seeking an accomplished and visionary Director of Solutions Engineering to help advance our Solutions Engineering function. Join the world’s leading data center experts and help design infrastructure solutions for some of the most innovative customers on the planet. As a Director of Solutions Engineering, you will play a critical role in the pre-sales process by providing technical expertise and designing tailored data center solutions that meet customer requirements for space, power, cooling, and connectivity.

Acting as a site-specific Subject Matter Expert (SME) for North America and new emerging markets, you will collaborate closely with:

• Sales
• Other Solutions Engineers
• Design Engineering
• Design Management
• Operations
• Commercial Management
• Construction
• Legal teams

This role blends customer-facing engagement, technical design excellence, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver optimized, scalable solutions aligned with customer needs and company standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, required.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in solutions engineering or a related field, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in managing engineering teams and delivering complex technical solutions.
• Proven experience designing high-density data center solutions, including power, cooling, airflow, and space optimization.
• Familiarity with AI and high-performance computing (HPC) environments, including GPUs and specialized processors.
• Knowledge of liquid cooling technologies and industry best practices.
• Strong understanding of data center power distribution, UPS systems, and electrical standards.
• Strong understanding of network architecture, fiber optics, and connectivity solutions.
• Strong technical background with a deep understanding of engineering principles, software development, and system architecture.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to think strategically and make data-driven decisions.
• Proficiency in software development methodologies, project management, and quality assurance practices.
• Familiarity with cloud computing, data center operations, networking, and cybersecurity.
• Experience with modern programming languages, development frameworks, and tools.
• Travel required is expected to be up to 30% but may increase over time as the business evolves.
• Proficiency with CAD tools such as AutoCAD, Visio, or similar (CFD modeling experience preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.

Requirements

• Handle additional duties as assigned by Management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Participation in a 401k program that includes company match
• Many other additional voluntary benefits

Company Description

Vantage powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.