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Technical Program Leader - AI Infrastructure

designworkstalentUSAEngineering
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Salary
Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Experience
Senior · 7+ yrs
Posted
18 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

In the USA, this role is based in Bellevue, WA as a hybrid position or fully remote elsewhere in the U.S. and suits a technically credible professional ready to lead AI infrastructure deployments. The Technical Program Leader at designworkstalent drives the execution of advanced AI infrastructure and data center programs from initial planning through production handoff.

Role Overview

The Technical Program Leader oversees complex AI infrastructure and data center deployment programs for an early-stage technology company. The position bridges engineering, data center deployment, facilities, supply chain, and technical execution to establish operational readiness. Candidates may work hybrid out of Bellevue, WA with three days per week in the office, or fully remote from elsewhere in the U.S., with up to 50 percent travel required.

Key Responsibilities

Lead complex AI infrastructure and data center deployment programs from planning through production handoff.
Coordinate work across site readiness, racks, cabling, power, cooling, networking, storage, and GPU infrastructure.
Translate technical requirements into clear deployment plans, milestones, readiness criteria, and deliverables.
Partner closely with engineering, infrastructure, facilities, operations, supply chain, OEMs, contractors, and vendors.
Own program schedules, dependencies, critical paths, risks, issues, actions, key decisions, and RAID logs.
Drive commissioning, integrated systems testing, burn-in, validation, punch-list resolution, and operational readiness.
Identify blockers early and work across teams to keep complex deployments moving forward.
Provide concise updates to technical and executive leadership on progress, risks, trade-offs, and decisions.
Help establish repeatable processes for deploying AI infrastructure efficiently and reliably at scale.

Requirements

Seven or more years of experience in data center infrastructure, technical deployment, mission-critical facilities, cloud, hyperscale, high-performance computing, AI infrastructure, or a related environment.
Experience with several areas such as rack-and-stack, structured cabling, power, cooling, networking, storage, GPU infrastructure, commissioning, or operational readiness.
Experience leading technical workstreams and coordinating engineering teams, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders.
Strong understanding of deployment planning, technical acceptance, defect management, change control, and production handoff.
Experience managing complex schedules, risks, dependencies, action items, and executive reporting.
Experience producing status reports, RAID logs, action trackers, readiness dashboards, and leadership updates.
U.S. work authorization.

Nice to Have

Experience with GPU infrastructure such as NVIDIA HGX or DGX, high-performance networking like InfiniBand, RoCE, and high-speed Ethernet, or AI and HPC storage.
Background in high-density infrastructure including direct liquid cooling, rear-door cooling, and CDUs, plus cluster bring-up, performance acceptance, and production operations using Slurm or Kubernetes.
A degree in engineering, computer science, IT, data center operations, or a related technical field.
Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL, Uptime Institute, or technology accreditations from Cisco, Arista, NVIDIA, VMware, AWS, and Azure.

Skills and Tools

NVIDIA HGX and DGX
InfiniBand, RoCE, and high-speed Ethernet
Slurm and Kubernetes
Direct liquid cooling, rear-door cooling, and CDUs
Cloud, hyperscale, and HPC infrastructure tools

About the Company

designworkstalent is partnering with an early-stage technology company that builds and scales advanced AI infrastructure for modern AI workloads, involving multi-megawatt environments and hundreds or thousands of racks.

How to Apply

Apply on the official company careers page.

Skills and tech stack

NVIDIA HGXNVIDIA DGXInfiniBandRoCEEthernetSlurmKubernetesCiscoAristaVMwareAWSAzure

Questions candidates ask

Where is the Technical Program Leader position located?

The role is offered as a hybrid position in Bellevue, WA with three days per week in the office, or as a fully remote role for qualified candidates located elsewhere in the U.S.

How much travel is required for this role?

Up to 50 percent travel may be required.

Is visa sponsorship available?

No, visa sponsorship is not currently available, and U.S. work authorization is required.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have 7+ years of experience in data center infrastructure, technical deployment, mission-critical facilities, cloud, hyperscale, HPC, AI infrastructure, or a related environment.

Is a university degree mandatory?

A degree in engineering, computer science, IT, data center operations, or a related technical field is preferred but not required.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official designworkstalent careers page.

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