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Data Center Controls Engineer

AnthropicRemote-Friendly (Travel Required) | San Francisco, CACompute
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Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
6 Feb 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Data Center Controls Engineer at Anthropic is a remote-friendly position based out of San Francisco, California, that involves designing and optimizing global facility control systems. This role is ideal for experienced industrial automation professionals who want to support reliable AI compute infrastructure at scale.

Role Overview

Anthropic is seeking an experienced Datacenter Controls Engineer to join the Datacenter Infrastructure team. In this position, you will design, implement, and optimize control systems that support global datacenter facilities, enabling the reliable operation of artificial intelligence at scale. You will work on cutting-edge control systems managing critical operations including liquid cooling systems, HVAC, electrical power monitoring systems, and building automation systems.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement multi-site controls architecture across global datacenter facilities, defining network topology, redundancy, and high-availability requirements.
Develop and maintain standardized frameworks for communication layers such as BACnet, Modbus TCP/IP, OPC-UA, MQTT, and SNMP.
Define, design, and implement control systems for mechanical, electrical, and building management systems with a focus on AI compute environments.
Architect and supervise the deployment of centralized telemetry systems to store high-resolution time-series data from environmental and power sensors.
Participate in new design and construction projects to ensure controls and Building Management Systems standards are embedded from design through commissioning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Controls, Mechanical, Computer) or equivalent practical experience.
Minimum of 7+ years of experience in control systems design and implementation for industrial automation, building automation, or datacenter systems.
Deep familiarity with industrial communication protocols including BACnet, Modbus TCP/IP, OPC-UA, MQTT, SNMP, and Ethernet-IP.
Experience with instrumentation selection, control panel design, and control system integration.
Working knowledge of network architecture such as subnets, VLANs, firewall rules, and IP management.

Nice to Have

10+ years in datacenter, critical facilities, or mission-critical infrastructure environments.
Experience with liquid cooling systems, cooling tower control systems, and high-density rack integration.
Background in database integration like SQL Server, InfluxDB, PostgreSQL, or TimescaleDB, and data logging architecture.
Proficiency in Python or scripting for automation and configuration within SCADA or BMS frameworks.
Experience designing or deploying BMS or SCADA systems such as Ignition, Niagara or Tridium, and Wonderware.

Skills and Tools

Python
SQL
BACnet, Modbus TCP/IP, OPC-UA, MQTT, SNMP, Ethernet-IP
Ignition SCADA, Niagara, Tridium, Grafana

Salary and Benefits

The annual compensation range for this role is $320,000 to $405,000 USD. Anthropic provides competitive compensation and benefits, optional equity donation matching, generous vacation and parental leave, and flexible working hours.

About the Company

Anthropic is a public benefit corporation headquartered in San Francisco focused on building reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. The company operates as a collaborative team of researchers, engineers, and policy experts working together on large-scale AI safety research.

How to Apply

Candidates interested in this position should visit the official Anthropic careers page to submit an application.

Skills and tech stack

PythonSQL

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Data Center Controls Engineer role?

The annual compensation range for this position is $320,000 to $405,000 USD.

Is this position remote?

Yes, the role is remote-friendly with required travel and is based out of San Francisco, California, with a location-based hybrid policy expecting staff in office at least 25% of the time.

What level of experience is required?

The position requires a minimum of 7+ years of experience in control systems design and implementation for industrial automation, building automation, or datacenter systems.

Does Anthropic offer visa sponsorship for this role?

Yes, Anthropic does sponsor visas and makes every reasonable effort to secure visas for offered candidates with the help of an immigration lawyer.

What technical skills are beneficial for this role?

Beneficial skills include Python, SQL, industrial communication protocols like BACnet and Modbus, and SCADA or BMS platforms such as Ignition and Niagara.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Anthropic careers page.

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