Senior Systems Architect (Data Center)

Eaton Corporation•Pleasanton, CA

3d•$198,000 - $290,000•Remote

About The Position

Eaton is seeking a Senior Systems Architect to join its Data Center Architecture Team. The role provides senior technical leadership for defining and driving the architecture of data center IT modules (white space), including high-density power distribution, cooling integration, rack infrastructure, modular deployment strategies, and pod-level system design. The architect serves as the primary systems integrator across white space components, developing scalable, repeatable, optimized designs that support rapid deployment of compute capacity for hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, and next-generation AI data centers. The position also contributes to end-to-end reference architectures and works directly with customers to shape future data center solutions. The position may be remote within the United States and requires up to 75% travel. Eaton does not provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for this role. The expected annual salary range is $198,000–$290,000, and the role is eligible for a variable incentive program. Benefits for eligible employees include health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work; availability may depend on eligibility factors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.
At least 10 years of experience in the data center industry.
Experience spanning multiple data center domains.
Experience leading large-scale, mission-critical power architectures from concept through deployment.
Technical knowledge of medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution, UPS systems, energy storage, power electronics, AC and DC power architectures, protective coordination, and switchgear and busway systems.
Knowledge of emerging high-voltage DC architectures and future power distribution technologies.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to executive, engineering, and operational audiences.
Experience leading cross-functional teams in matrixed organizations.
Demonstrated success mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction.
Strong customer-facing experience with enterprise or hyperscale data center operators.
Ability to incorporate customer requirements into product roadmaps and solution architectures.
Proven ability to develop white papers, technical publications, and thought leadership content.
Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, or DMAIC methodologies.
Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and traditional project management methodologies.
Willingness to travel up to 75%.

Responsibilities

Define and drive data center IT module (white space) architecture, including high-density power distribution, cooling integration, rack infrastructure, modular deployment strategies, and pod-level system design.
Integrate white space components into scalable, repeatable, optimized systems that enable rapid deployment of compute capacity.
Develop end-to-end data center reference architectures.
Collaborate directly with customers to shape future data center solutions.
Lead large-scale, mission-critical power architectures from concept through deployment.
Communicate complex technical concepts to executive, engineering, and operational audiences.
Lead cross-functional teams in matrixed organizations and mentor engineers while influencing technical direction.
Incorporate customer requirements into product roadmaps and solution architectures.
Develop white papers, technical publications, and thought leadership content.
Apply continuous-improvement methodologies and work with project management approaches including Agile, Scrum, and traditional methods.