Principal Architect - Data Centre
Date: 18 Mar 2026
Location: US
Company: G Forty Two General Trading LLC
About G42
AI is reshaping economies, enabling new scientific frontiers, and redefining what’s possible. G42 is powering this emerging Intelligence Age through a global, scalable, and secure Intelligence Grid. Founded in 2018, G42 is an AI conglomerate of over 10 companies that employs over 23000 employees and operates in over 30 countries.
G42 Americas led by CEO Ali Dalloul, is assembling an exceptional team committed to building the next generation of AI Infrastructure and Agent factory. The G42 Commercial organization, led by Philippe Battel, oversees the GTM strategy, revenue growth, customer success, strategic partnerships, product adoption, and market expansion, and hiring new talents.
Our company portfolio spans AI infrastructure, Agentic AI, cybersecurity, domain/industry‑specific AI applications, and emerging technologies, all anchored in our commitment to responsible, high‑performance AI at national scale.
G42 Americas is a place for builders and the problem solvers who want to build a leading, global AI powerhouse from the ground up. If you’re driven by purpose and inspired to define the future of AI, we invite you to connect with us.
Overview:
The Opportunity
You will shape data center designs and interconnect architectures for strategic customers and partners—ensuring facilities are AI-ready and aligned to cluster needs and operational SLAs.
Responsibilities:
- End-to-end DC technical design authority for strategic deals: site fit, power train, cooling approach, density model, redundancy, security, and interconnect readiness.
- Site due diligence & readiness: execute assessments, produce gap analysis, and define mitigation plans (schedule, cost, risk).
- Translate DC constraints into platform impacts: rack density, fault domains, network topology, latency, and availability targets.
- Own proposal-quality artifacts:
- Single-line power assumptions, density maps, floor/rack layouts (conceptual)
- Redundancy/fault domain model, commissioning assumptions, acceptance tests
- Interconnect architecture (carrier strategy, cross-connects, IX/WAN/metro)
- Operational SLA/SLO mapping (maintenance windows, DR posture, monitoring)
- Cross-functional arbitration: resolve trade-offs across facility, network, compute, and operations teams.
- Ability to travel frequently for customer workshops, data center / partner site visits, and exec meetings (typ. 25–40%, variable by deal stage).
Skills & Attributes for Success
- AI-ready DC designs that launch on schedule and meet density targets.
- Reduced design-related rework and fewer late-stage “facility surprises.”
- Clear, contractable operational assumptions accepted by customers.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field; equivalent experience considered.
- 10–15 years in data center architecture/consulting or hyperscale infrastructure roles.
- Ability to interpret designs and translate into customer-ready architectures.
Ideally, You’ll Also Have:
- Experience with neo-cloud providers, hyperscalers, or AI infrastructure platforms.
- Experience with high-density AI environments and sustainability metrics.
- Strong understanding of how infra choices impact real-world training/inference workloads.
- Benchmark harnesses, profiling tools, capacity/economics models, architecture documentation systems, and operational telemetry platforms.
What working at G42 Americas offers
Join a forward-looking, inclusive workplace built on high-stakes innovation and global collaboration.Access a competitive compensation package including 401(k) retirement savings with employer contributions and premium medical, dental, and vision coverage.We prioritize your well-being with short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and paid time off aligned with applicable state laws.Tap into a suite of specialized benefits including legal assistance, wellness programs, adoption and fertility support, childcare assistance, and higher education subsidies.
G42 US is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.