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Data Center Infrastructure Architect (San Francisco)
Data Center Infrastructure Architect (San Francisco)Scion Staffing • San Francisco, CA, US
Data Center Infrastructure Architect (San Francisco)

Data Center Infrastructure Architect (San Francisco)

Scion Staffing • San Francisco, CA, US
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Scion Technology has been engaged to conduct a search for an experienced Data Center Infrastructure Architect for our client, a world-class AI infrastructure solutions company in San Francisco! This is a full-time, direct-hire position with a hybrid schedule in San Francisco.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Center Infrastructure Architect to lead the physical design and implementation of a hyper-scale data center. You will own end-to-end physical network planning, including fiber plant architecture, transceiver selection, and integration with structured cabling ecosystems, ensuring our infrastructure supports rapid growth and future technological advancements.

PERKS

  • Competitive annual salary of $200-400k annually (depending on experience) + bonus & equity
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Be part of a mission-driven team committed to revolutionizing AI infrastructure
  • You will work on cutting-edge projects with top industry leaders, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in data center design

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Logical to Physical Mapping : Break down and automate logical port maps (TOR, spine, super-spine, DCI) into physical cabling schematics, supporting sites with over 100,000 ports.
  • Fiber Plant Design : Define and specify fiber cable types (MTP / MPO), trunk counts, and hierarchical cabling structures; optimize cassette placement within racks and meet-me rooms for efficiency and scalability.
  • Optics and Transceiver Planning : Select appropriate 400G / 800G transceivers (DR4, FR4, LR4, SR8, coherent DCI) based on reach, loss budgets, and interoperability across vendors and generations.
  • Structured Cabling & Physical Implementation : Develop patching architectures, standardize labeling and documentation, and design pathways to support high-density fiber environments.
  • Scalability & Lifecycle Management : Build modular, scalable designs adaptable to future upgrades (e.g., move to 800G / 1.6T optics); integrate with data center management tools like NetBox for tracking fibers and ports.
  • Collaboration & Standards Compliance : Work closely with vendors and engineering teams to ensure designs meet industry standards (IEEE 802.3, OIF) and organizational requirements.
  • QUALIFICATIONS

  • Proven experience designing hyperscale or cloud data center networks (1,000+ racks, 100,000+ fibers).
  • Deep expertise in structured cabling systems (Corning, Panduit, CommScope) and MPO / MTP ecosystems.
  • Strong knowledge of optical standards and transceiver tech (400G / 800G, dispersion, testing methods like OTDR).
  • Experience with fiber loss budgets, testing, and troubleshooting.
  • Skilled in integrating designs with DCIM and other management tools.
  • Background in scaling infrastructure to support high-speed optics transitions and future growth.
  • COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

    This full-time position offers an annual base salary range of $200-400k, commensurate with experience, plus bonus potential and an equity package. The organization provides a robust benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage in addition to paid time off.

    ABOUT OUR FIRM

    Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America . Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times . Additional information about our firm can also be found online.

    Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.

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