Mechanical Engineer, Data Center Engineering & Design
About Fluidstack At Fluidstack, we're building the infrastructure for abundant intelligence. We partner with top AI labs, governments, and enterprises - including Mistral, Poolside, Black Forest Labs, Meta, and more - to unlock compute at the speed of light. We're working with urgency to make AGI a reality. As such, our team is highly motivated and committed to delivering world-class infrastructure. We treat our customers' outcomes as our own, taking pride in the systems we build and the trust we earn. If you're motivated by purpose, obsessed with excellence, and ready to work very hard to accelerate the future of intelligence, join us in building what's next.
About the Role
As a Mechanical Engineer at Fluidstack, you will play a pivotal role in architecting the next generation of AI-optimized infrastructure as we scale to deliver multiple gigawatts of facilities. This is a high-impact engineering position focused on owning mechanical systems end-to-end, from early concept and analytical modeling through final build and deployment. You will lead the development of modular template designs and innovative supply-chain-aware solutions that enable rapid global deployment. Acting as the technical bridge between internal strategy and external execution, you will manage specialized partners and consultants to ensure designs integrate seamlessly with Fluidstack's high-density cooling and power requirements. This role is designed for a problem-solver who thrives in complex environments and wants full ownership of the mechanical lifecycle for gigawatt-scale data centers.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and evolution of mechanical systems for AI-optimized, high-density data centers.
- Develop and maintain modular mechanical templates to support rapid, repeatable global deployment.
- Serve as the technical interface between internal teams and external consultants, ensuring alignment with Fluidstack requirements.
- Ensure mechanical designs integrate seamlessly with high-density cooling and power architectures.
- Own mechanical systems from initial concept and analytical modeling through final build and execution.
- Apply strong analytical judgment through CFD modeling and capacity planning to inform design decisions.
- Hold external partners accountable for technical excellence, while remaining adaptable as project needs evolve.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- 5-8 years of experience designing large-scale industrial or mission-critical facilities, specifically data centers.
- Demonstrated expertise in high-density cooling systems, including liquid-to-chip and immersion cooling.
- Proficiency in Revit / BIM for template creation and design development.
- Strong analytical skills, including CFD modeling and capacity planning.
- Proven ability to operate with extreme ownership and manage complex external relationships.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE) license. We are committed to pay equity and transparency. Fluidstack is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Fluidstack will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law. You will receive a confirmation email once your application has successfully been accepted. If there is an error with your submission and you did not receive a confirmation email, please email [email protected] with your resume/CV, the role you've applied for, and the date you submitted your application-- someone from our recruiting team will be in touch. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job