Mechanical Design Engineer - Data Centers

About the Position

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer - Data Centers to join our team at Nebius. As a leading company in cloud infrastructure for the global AI economy, we are building a full-stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises from data and model training through to production deployment, without the cost and complexity of building large in-house AI/ML infrastructure.

About the Company

Nebius is building a full-stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises from data and model training through to production deployment, without the cost and complexity of building large in-house AI/ML infrastructure. Listed on Nasdaq (NBIS) and headquartered in Amsterdam, we have a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, the UK, North America, and Israel. Our team of 1,500+ includes hundreds of engineers with deep expertise across hardware, software, and AI R&D.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering evaluations for data center opportunities.
• Assess cooling infrastructure, HVAC systems, and critical mechanical equipment.
• Evaluate air-cooled, liquid-cooled, and hybrid cooling solutions for AI and hyperscale environments.
• Provide mechanical feasibility recommendations and Go/No-Go project input.
• Conduct technical due diligence on existing and new data center facilities.
• Review cooling capacity, chiller plants, CRAH/CRAC systems, and liquid cooling readiness.
• Evaluate equipment availability, vendor capabilities, lead times, and deployment risks.
• Support cooling topology, mechanical design strategy, and equipment selection decisions.
• Validate mechanical design assumptions, capacity requirements, and construction readiness.
• Partner with engineering teams, vendors, and consultants to ensure scalable, reliable data center solutions.

Requirements

• Experience supporting hyperscale data center or AI infrastructure development.
• Experience with BMS controls integration and mechanical systems commissioning.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or similar professional certification.
• Experience evaluating colocation or build-to-suit mechanical infrastructure in a due diligence capacity.
• 8+ years of experience in data center mechanical engineering, MEP design, or mission-critical mechanical systems.
• Strong understanding of mechanical capacity planning, equipment selection, and capex trade-offs in data center design.
• Experience evaluating mechanical feasibility of sites or facilities prior to commercial commitment.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting hyperscale data center or AI infrastructure development.
• Experience with BMS controls integration and mechanical systems commissioning.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or similar professional certification.
• Experience evaluating colocation or build-to-suit mechanical infrastructure in a due diligence capacity.

We Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $115K to $225K OTE, which includes base salary and bonus.
• Health insurance: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.
• 401(k) plan: up to 4% company match with immediate vesting.
• Parental leave: 20 weeks paid for primary caregivers, 12 weeks for secondary caregivers.
• Remote work reimbursement: up to $85/month for mobile and internet.
• Disability & life insurance: company-paid short-term, long-term, and life insurance coverage.
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages.
• Career growth and learning opportunities.
• Flexibility and ownership.
• Collaborative and innovative culture.
• Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects.
• International environment and talented teams.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Nebius is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire.

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