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Data Center Project Architect

Armada
Location
United States (Remote)
Posted
1 month ago
Department
R&D - Edge Hardware
Salary
$130,800 - $163,500
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture (or related field); professional licensure (RA/AIA or international equivalent)
  • 5–7 years of hands-on experience leading architectural design and permitting on ground-up commercial, industrial, or mission-critical facilities
  • Working knowledge of IBC and the ability to navigate comparable international building, fire, and life-safety codes
  • Comfort operating with a high degree of autonomy
  • Willingness and ability to travel approximately 20–30% to project sites, vendor offices, and construction locations worldwide
Nice to have
  • Prior experience with modular or prefabricated construction methodologies
  • Exposure to data center–specific design considerations
  • Experience vetting, directing, and holding external architecture and permitting vendors accountable
  • Experience standing up design standards, templates, or governance processes
  • Background collaborating directly with product/hardware engineering teams, general contractors, and local consultants
What the job really is

As a Data Center Project Architect at Armada, you will be responsible for overseeing the architectural process from site due diligence through permitting, design, and construction for Modular Data Centers (MDC). Your role will involve liaising with vendors, ensuring compliance with local codes, developing standardized designs, and integrating operational requirements into the construction process. You will also manage architectural governance and documentation to ensure projects are ready for operational handoff.

Benefits
  • Competitive base salary and equity
  • Medical, dental, and vision (subsidized cost)
  • Health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), and dependent care FSAs (DCFSA)
  • Retirement plan options, including 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
  • Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
  • 14 paid company holidays per year
Things to weigh
  • Remote role with required travel of 20–30%
  • Compensation varies based on location and experience, with a geographic pay structure
  • No specific mention of a formal training or onboarding process for new hires
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