Senior Data Center Mechanical Engineer

AI safety and research company building reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems, including the Claude product family and developer platform.

San Francisco, United States
About Anthropic

Anthropic PBC develops frontier AI systems and deploys them through Claude products and the Claude Platform, with a stated focus on safety, interpretability, and steerability.

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Candidate Availability

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About the Role

You will lead mechanical design and technical oversight for cooling, chilled-water, liquid-cooling, plumbing, and fire-protection systems. You will review external designs, develop modular solutions, coordinate vendors and partners, and support construction and commissioning.

Requirements

  • 10+ years designing mechanical systems for data centers or mission-critical facilities
  • Knowledge of IMC, IPC, IECC, IBC, NFPA 13, ASME B31, and ASHRAE guidance
  • Knowledge of chilled-water systems, air-cooled plants, liquid cooling, and redundant piping
  • Experience with prefabricated and modular mechanical infrastructure
  • Experience reviewing consultant mechanical designs and construction drawings
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Ability to drive technical decisions with internal and external partners
  • Ability to travel up to approximately 30%

Responsibilities

  • Drive mechanical design concepts for cooling, liquid cooling, plumbing, and fire protection
  • Review design drawings, specifications, and construction documentation
  • Evaluate submittals, shop drawings, and equipment selections
  • Resolve conflicts across mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines
  • Maintain mechanical design standards and reference configurations
  • Develop prefabricated and modular mechanical systems
  • Coordinate with external developers, engineers, and construction partners
  • Develop scopes, equipment specifications, and bid packages
  • Conduct technical due diligence on facilities
  • Monitor installation, conduct site visits, and support commissioning

Benefits

  • Optional equity donation matching
  • Generous vacation
  • Parental leave
  • Flexible working hours
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