Sr Cloud Engineer

About The RoleAbout Uber Cloud EngineeringThe Cloud Engineering team provides technical management of capacity & operational services Uptime to keep Uber's products runningAbout Uber Data Center Management, Data Center EngineeringThe Data Center Management team is a nimble and efficient team of technical & operations subject matter experts focused on delivering and maintaining UptimeThe Data Center Engineering team provides management of physical systems within On-Premise & Cloud data centers, which includes cooling, power, structured cabling & physical network, and monitoring / alertingWhat The Candidate Will Need / Bonus Points---- What the Candidate Will Do ----What You'll DoData Center Engineering, Strategic EngineeringProvide technical support for strategic electrical engineering effortsCollaborate with data center technical & operations team in setting standards and improving data center efficiency and operationsData Center Engineering, Design & RetrofitProvide technical design of electrical systems for retrofitsPrepare electrical design criteria, conceptual design documents, and specifications for retrofitsPrepare technical support for cost analysis and business cases for electrical retrofits & improvementsReview electrical system test scripts, procedures, & results and participate in commissioning activities (as required)Travel to data center sites to oversee electrical retrofits & refreshesData Center Engineering, Technical OperationsAssist in managing relationships with data center service providers, consultants, contractors, manufacturers and suppliersDrive technical operations innovation and efficiency within Uber's data centersCollaborate with the on-site data center operation teams to improve workflow efficiency for data hall electrical systemsCollaborate with internal teams to develop technical operations standards for electrical systemsReview with partner teams to ensure continued service delivery during electrical data hall retrofits and preventive maintenancesReview electrical operation configurations for compliance with SLAsDevelopment and execution of electrical preventive maintenancesProvide communication to internal and external teams about electrical system operation and limitations, as well as scheduled activities and maintenancesDevelopment and continuous improvement of MOPs, SOPs, Change Management requests, etc. for Uber procedures to external companiesParticipation with internal and external teams of potential data center electrical service impacts and high risk activityRespond as-needed during data center outages and incidentsCollaborate and support partner teams to assist with power, cooling and network connectivity outagesParticipate in incident review meetings, root cause analysis investigations and discussionsTravel to data center sites for system audits, engineering studies, and as-built updates Basic QualificationsGeneralB.S. in electrical or architectural engineering degreeMinimum 8 years of professional experience in data center design, construction and operations (PE is preferred)Travel to data center sites (25% to 50%)TechnicalDeep Domain ExperiencePower Distribution: Three-phase, conditioning, and distribution from utility to chipUnderstanding of mission critical power distribution, UPS, PDU and various data center electrical topologiesMedium and low voltage design and distributionUnderstanding of electrical design and operational changes with varying rack power densityKnowledge of industry standards, NEC, building codes, energy codes, and life safety fire alarm standards (e.g. NFPA)Fire protection (e.g. fire alarm) conceptual design, layout and distributionEntry Level Domain ExperienceCooling: Theory, methods and efficiency (PUE)Understanding and working knowledge of mechanical air-side and water-side systems for mission critical environments and various data center HVAC topologiesAir-side design and distributionWet-side design and distribution (chilled and condenser water systems)CRAC and CRAH design and distributionUnderstanding of mechanical design and operational changes with varying rack power densityKnowledge of industry standards, ASHRAE, mechanical / building codes, energy codes, and life safety standards (e.g. NFPA)Networking & Structured Cabling Distribution: Basics of all layers plus cabling, optics and supporting infrastructureUnderstanding of mission critical structured cabling distribution to coincide with networking topologyUnderstanding of various components within structured cabling designsKnowledge of industry standards, BICSI and RCDD standardsDCIM: Monitoring protocols, data analysis and reportingCross functional knowledge of mission critical systems, strong troubleshooting and analytical skillsExposure to load management within mission critical facilitiesImprove efficiency of data center technical systems (power, cooling, & structured cabling) Preferred QualificationsNon-TechnicalCollaborate and work with internal teams, Data Center Engineering & Operations staff, and carry out responsibilities with guidance from Senior StaffStrong communication, organization, and project management skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to streamline the communication process for greater efficiency between teamsAbility to self-serve, investigate, and execute with minimal instructionStrong crisis management, problem solving skills, and ability to work under pressureAbility to work flexible hours and be accessible 7x24~~ ~~, For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD $180,000 per year - USD $200,000 per year.For Sunnyvale, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD $180,000 per year - USD $200,000 per year.For all US locations, you will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan. You will also be eligible for various benefits.