Senior Architect, Data Centre Design Engineering

Amazon.com

Madrid, ESonsitePosted Jun 18, 2026
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Skills

aws

About the role

DESCRIPTION

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Senior Architect to join its Data Centre Design Team in Dublin, Ireland.

As a Senior Architect at AWS, you will lead designs for AWS Data Centres in our Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) geography and impact other projects around the world. You will be part of a highly creative and efficient design team comprised of Architects, Engineers, and Designers tasked with solving problems and challenging the status quo. As a subject matter expert, you will have a direct impact on the design of prototypical DC facilities, provide technical guidance, solve large scale implementation issues, and be responsible for Architectural design requirements.

About AIS

AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain - and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Key job responsibilities

Communicate conceptual designs and create/maintain project documentation before, during, and after construction; Develop & maintain Basis of Design, prototype design, and template specifications for Architectural elements;

Creating and tracking metrics related to cost, quality and duration of design as well as collecting data from construction and commissioning teams as designs are implemented. Establishing capital project design budgets and contributing to complex business cases for existing region and new region deployment. Collaborating with AWS finance teams to secure funding for projects;

Working in partnership with AWS Engineering leads to schedule engineering resources and influence design changes based on internal customer needs;

Partnering with internal customers to establish project scope, schedule and deliverables. Create, review, and release design RFPs. Manage our external design consultants through the design and construction process. Coordinate with internal and external Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, and Cabling design engineers;

Think outside of the box to find innovative solutions prior to and during the construction process to reduce costs without negative impacts on quality or reliability. Travel for site assessments, internal design meetings, construction review, and interfacing with design consultants. Anticipated travel not to exceed 25%;

About the team

Our team is responsible for achieving a world class uptime for our customers and drive to develop a fleet of buildings that emphasize security, safety, efficiency, and cost effectiveness, while finding new ways to meet AWS’s growing demand.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field

Experience in industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities

Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities

Professional Engineering or Architectural License

Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region

Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production

Experience as technical specialist in design and architecture

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.

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