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Director, Data Center Engineering

LinkedIn

LinkedIn

Mountain View, CA, USA · California, USA
Posted on Sunday, September 8, 2024
Company Description
LinkedIn was built to help professionals achieve more in their careers, and every day millions of people use our products to make connections, discover opportunities, and gain insights. Our global reach means we get to make a direct impact on the world’s workforce in ways no other company can. We’re much more than a digital resume – we transform lives through innovative products and technology.

Searching for your dream job? At LinkedIn, we strive to help our employees find passion and purpose. Join us in changing the way the world works.

Technology leaders collaborate, maintain balance, commit, and achieve results – all while upholding immense pride in their quality of work. Our leaders value their craft and inspire their team to do the same. They balance product and technology strategy to put members first. They are responsible for attracting, retaining, engaging, and developing their teams while also leading and inspiring them to achieve the goals of LinkedIn. Engineering leaders are champions of LinkedIn to their coworkers, their networks, and the tech community.

Job Description

At LinkedIn, we trust each other to do our best work where it works best for us and our teams. This role offers a hybrid work option, meaning you can both work from home and commute to a LinkedIn office, depending on what’s best for you and when it is important for your team to be together. This is a hybrid position based out of our Sunnyvale, CA Headquarters.

We are looking for an experienced professional to join our team as the Director of Data Center Engineering, Construction, and Operations. In this role, you will lead the design, construction, and operation of our data centers. You will manage a cross-functional team and work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the optimal performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of our data center infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead the planning, design, and construction of new data center facilities, as well as the expansion and upgrade of existing facilities, while ensuring compliance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
Oversee all aspects of data center operations, including power and cooling systems, network infrastructure, physical security, and environmental controls, to ensure optimal performance, availability, and efficiency.
Develop and implement operational policies, procedures, and standards to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance across all data center facilities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute strategic initiatives related to data center operations and infrastructure.
Manage relationships with vendors, contractors, and service providers to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of products and services.
Develop and manage budgets for data center construction, maintenance, and operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and financial targets.
Monitor and evaluate emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in data center design, construction, and operations to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications
-Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
-10+ years of experience in data center engineering, construction, and operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.


Preferred qualifications
-In-depth knowledge of data center infrastructure, including power distribution, cooling systems, network architecture, and physical security.
-Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale data center construction projects and operations.

“Suggested Skills”
- Strong analytical
- Problem-solving
- Strategic thinking
- Leadership


LinkedIn is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

The pay range for this role is $174,000 to $286,000. Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations. The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, stock, and benefits. For additional information, visit: https://careers.linkedin.com/benefits



Equal Opportunity Statement
LinkedIn is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. LinkedIn considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. LinkedIn is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer as described in our equal opportunity statement here: https://microsoft.sharepoint.com/:b:/t/LinkedInGCI/EeE8sk7CTIdFmEp9ONzFOTEBM62TPrWLMHs4J1C_QxVTbg?e=5hfhpE. Please reference https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf and https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf for more information.

LinkedIn is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, apply for a position, or participate in the interview process, connect with us at accommodations@linkedin.com and describe the specific accommodation requested for a disability-related limitation.

Reasonable accommodations are modifications or adjustments to the application or hiring process that would enable you to fully participate in that process. Examples of reasonable accommodations include but are not limited to:

-Documents in alternate formats or read aloud to you
-Having interviews in an accessible location
-Being accompanied by a service dog
-Having a sign language interpreter present for the interview

A request for an accommodation will be responded to within three business days. However, non-disability related requests, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

LinkedIn will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by LinkedIn, or (c) consistent with LinkedIn's legal duty to furnish information.

Pay Transparency Policy Statement
As a federal contractor, LinkedIn follows the Pay Transparency and non-discrimination provisions described at this link: https://lnkd.in/paytransparency.

Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates
This document provides transparency around the way in which LinkedIn handles personal data of employees and job applicants: https://lnkd.in/GlobalDataPrivacyNotice