Director of Solution Architecture - AI Infrastructure and Cloud

IREN is a vertically integrated AI Cloud provider, delivering large-scale data centers and GPU clusters for AI training and inference. IREN’s platform is underpinned by its expansive portfolio of grid-connected land and power in renewable-rich regions across North America, Europe and APAC.

With 100% renewable energy, we build, own and operate our data centers and take pride in being at the forefront of sustainable solutions for the ever-evolving applications of high-performance compute. We believe that human progress is invaluable, but it should be done in the right way – responsibly, sustainably and having a positive impact on the communities we operate in.

As the Director of Solution Architecture, you will serve as the executive technical leader bridging Commercial, Product Management, and Field Operations. You will recruit, mentor, and lead a high-caliber team of Principal Solutions Architects, establishing global reference architecture, customer onboarding frameworks, and technical field enablement. You will act as an executive sponsor for tier-1 enterprise accounts, ensuring customer success across bare-metal compute, platform orchestration, and FinOps.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Scale: Build, mentor, and scale a world-class team of AI Solution Architects and HPC specialists across key North American hubs.
• Field Execution & Strategy: Establish repeatable architecture frameworks, customer PoC blueprints, and technical discovery loops to accelerate enterprise deal cycles.
• Executive Customer Sponsorship: Act as the primary executive technical advisor for tier-1 enterprise clients, leading architecture design reviews for multi-thousand GPU deployments.
• Commercial & Product Alignment: Partner closely with Commercial leadership on high-stakes proposals, while synthesizing field telemetry and customer requirements into direct feedback for Product Management.
• Technical Thought Leadership: Represent IREN at major industry events, authoring whitepapers and reference designs on high-density GPU deployment, liquid cooling, and green AI infrastructure.

Requirements

• Basic Qualifications:
  • Experience: 15+ years of technical architecture/engineering experience in cloud infrastructure, high-density AI/HPC, or neocloud environments.
  • People Leadership: 5+ years of experience leading, hiring, and managing high-performing Solution Architecture or Technical Account Management teams.
  • Cloud & AI Breadth: Strong technical fluency across GPU acceleration (NVIDIA DGX/Blackwell), container orchestration (Kubernetes), high-speed interconnects (InfiniBand/RoCE), and cloud cost models.
•  Preferred Qualifications:
  • Proven track record of supporting multi-million dollar enterprise AI cloud commitments (e.g., Microsoft, tier-1 AI labs).
  • Deep understanding of distributed LLM training frameworks (Megatron-LM, DeepSpeed, Ray) and inference engines (vLLM, TensorRT-LLM).
  • Master’s degree or equivalent practical experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.

Benefits

The IREN Package 

At IREN, we offer a highly competitive compensation package that includes base salary, annual performance incentives, and opportunities to build long-term wealth through equity programs. These offerings are part of our broader Total Rewards package, thoughtfully designed to support your health, well-being, and long-term success.  

Compensation 

• Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and market data for the region.
• Total Compensation package may be inclusive of short-term and long-term incentives.
• Relocation (as applicable and based on successful candidate circumstances)

Health & Wellness 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage – 100% company paid for employees, 75% company paid coverage for dependents
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage available
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) – when combined with the High-Deductible Health Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

Financial Well-Being 

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Financial wellness tools and resources

Time Off & Flexibility 

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements

Growth & Development 

• Opportunities for advancement and internal mobility
• Training and personal development opportunities

Lifestyle & Culture 

• Company events and team-building activities

We value diverse perspectives and believe that skills can be developed. If you’re passionate about this role, we want to hear from you — whether you meet every criteria or not. Your unique experiences might be exactly what we need!   
IE US Operations Inc., the employing entity and proud member of the IREN group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. 
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