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contractData Center Facility Operations Lead - Commissioning & Delivery
Anthropic · Remote-Friendly, United States
Anthropic is an AI research and development company focused on building safe and reliable artificial intelligence systems. This contract role for a Data Center Facility Operations Lead involves managing the end-to-end commissioning, turn-up, and delivery of new data center capacity. The position requires a subject matter expert to oversee the transition of critical mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and control systems from the construction phase through to operational handover. Responsibilities include defining commissioning strategies, managing third-party vendors and contractors, and establishing standards for functional and integrated systems testing. The lead will work closely with internal teams in design, engineering, and capacity planning to ensure that new infrastructure meets performance requirements and is delivered on schedule. This role is well-suited for experienced professionals with over a decade of background in mission-critical facility operations, commissioning, or construction delivery. Candidates should possess deep technical knowledge of L1–L5 commissioning processes and have a proven ability to manage complex partner relationships in fast-paced environments. Experience with high-performance computing (HPC) environments, liquid cooling solutions, and large-scale data center infrastructure is highly valued for this position.
Education
- Level: Bachelor's degree
- Courses: Bachelor's Degree
Key Skills
Experience required
10-10 years experienceAbout the Role As the Facility Operations Lead for Commissioning & Delivery within the Data Center Infrastructure organization, you will lead the commissioning, turn-up, and delivery of new capacity across Anthropic’s growing fleet of data center infrastructure. You will be accountable for bringing critical mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and control systems from construction through L1–L5 commissioning and handover to operations. Responsibilities Define the commissioning and delivery strategy for new capacity, including commissioning plans, acceptance criteria, schedule milestones, and reporting methods. Oversee third‑party L1–L5 commissioning, turn‑up, and handover to operations of facility infrastructure such as switch gear, technology cooling systems, and computer room air handlers. Define expectations and standards to enable third‑party commissioning agents, contractors, and operators to succeed in each of the critical facility domains. Create standards for functional and integrated systems testing, minimizing risk, and effectively tracking and resolving deficiencies, excursions, and incidents during turn‑up. Develop innovative approaches to accelerate time to capacity and improve equipment availability while minimizing cost and complexity. Enable scale‑out of capacity delivery through industry best practices and optimization of bill of materials, logistics, and physical processes. Manage partner relationships and maintain alignment with Anthropic goals. Requirements 10+ years of experience in data center commissioning, construction delivery, or facility operations as a manager, engineer, technical lead or related role. Proven track record commissioning and delivering mission critical capacity on schedule. Subject matter expert in L1–L5 commissioning, including commissioning plans, functional and integrated systems testing, and handover to operations. Experienced in third‑party partner relationship management, including commissioning agents, general contractors, and equipment vendors. Eligibility Bachelor's degree in relevant domain or equivalent practical experience.
Skills for this role
Required skills
Also mentioned in the listing
| Role | Data Center Facility Operations Lead - Commissioning & Delivery |
|---|---|
| Company | Anthropic |
| Location | Remote-Friendly, United States |
| Type | contract |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-10-23 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
Typical process for this type of role
A general guide — the exact steps for this specific listing may vary; check the original posting for details.
- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
Before you apply
0/4Data Center Facility Operations Lead - Commissioning & Delivery at Anthropic: frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for the Data Center Facility Operations Lead - Commissioning & Delivery role at Anthropic?
- The listing asks for Bachelor's degree (Bachelor's Degree); 10-10 years of experience.
- What skills does the Data Center Facility Operations Lead - Commissioning & Delivery role require?
- The listing highlights Data Center Commissioning, Mechanical Systems, Electrical Systems, Plumbing Systems, Control Systems, L1-L5 Commissioning, Functional Systems Testing, Integrated Systems Testing, Partner Relationship Management, HPC Workloads. Show each of these in a project or past role on your resume.
- What is the salary for this role?
- Anthropic has not stated compensation in the listing. Check the original posting or ask during the application process.
- Is the Data Center Facility Operations Lead - Commissioning & Delivery position remote, hybrid or onsite?
- The listing marks this role as hybrid, with Remote-Friendly, United States as the location.
- What is the application deadline?
- Anthropic has not listed a fixed deadline, so apply early in case the opening is filled.
- How do I apply for the Data Center Facility Operations Lead - Commissioning & Delivery role?
- Use the Apply button on this page. It opens the original listing on job-boards.greenhouse.io, where you submit your application with the company.
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