Meta is seeking an Architect Design Lead experienced in the design and construction of Critical Facilities to become part of our data center design team. Our data centers are the foundation upon which our software operates. Building and operating reliable and efficient data centers is essential to support the growth of Meta. The data center design team collaborates with all key stakeholders to ensure engineering and design of our data centers incorporate considerations from micro-levels (servers and IT equipment design requirements) to macro-levels (mechanical cooling and power distribution options) to ensure maximum efficiency and reliability of our compute infrastructure. As an integral part of the Design team, this role will support design and construction administration as an Owner Representative leading the Civil, Structural, Landscape, Architect (CSLA) disciplines and subject matter expert, collaborating with multiple internal partner teams such as Engineering, Construction Management, Quality, Safety, and Operations, and external partners such as engineers of record, general contractors, and regulatory agencies to deliver data center capacity safely, on time, within budget, and high quality. This position is full-time requiring engagement with stakeholders and providing directional guidance aligned with the pace of dynamic fast-tracked construction.Registered Architect. 10+ years of professional experience in mission critical building design, construction and/or operations. Experience with industry standards, building codes and safety standards. Experience with Office, Revit/BIM, Bluebeam, Autodesk, or similar design software applications. Knowledge depth (SME) of building systems design and architectural details for steel, concrete, and mass timber structures. Significant experience in geotechnical/soils design, concrete and steel structural design, landscape architecture, sustainable design, interior/exterior finish systems, and design of culinary and physical security systems. Knowledge of Fire Protection/Fire Alarm systems such as Early Warning/Detection Systems, Double Interlock Pre-Action, and Wet Pipe Systems. Knowledge of Environmental, Health and Safety programs. Proven analytical and troubleshooting skills. Project Management experience. Presentation and communication skills to peers, stakeholders and leadership. Experience on mission critical facilities. Experience on large scale construction projects. Experience in data center or mission critical design and construction support. LEED Accreditation. Experience with construction and cost estimating processes. Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Revit, Visio, Oracle P6, Google suite, and Bluebeam software. Experience with local/state code compliance.