Mechanical Engineering Lead

Who We Are:
Galaxy is a global leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure delivering solutions that accelerate progress in finance and artificial intelligence. We believe that blockchain and digital asset innovation will transform how value moves through the world and were building the products and services to make that future a reality.

Our institutional digital assets platform spans trading investment banking asset management staking self-custody and tokenization technology. We also invest in and operate cutting-edge data center infrastructure to power AI and high-performance computing addressing the growing demand for scalable energy and compute in the U.S.

We work at the intersection of finance and technology helping institutions startups and developers navigate a digitally native economy. Led by CEO and Founder Michael Novogratz our team blends deep crypto expertise with institutional experience and a shared commitment to shaping the future of Web3 and AI.

Galaxy is headquartered in New York City with offices across North America Europe the Middle East and Asia.

To learn more about our businesses and products visit .

What We Value:

We are a diverse team of free thinkers and fast movers united to help investors and creators energize the global economy. We are looking for individualswhothrive in a culture of builders and overachieversandembrace high performance transparent feedback and a mission-first approach. Our culture shapes our way of working and gets us where we want to be.

• Seek Excellence.
• Be Selective To Be Effective.
• Be Highly Aligned Loosely Coupled.
• Disagree Transparently.
• Encourage Independent Decision-Making.
• Build Dream Teams.

What Youll Do:

• Lead the mechanical design strategy and execution for Galaxys Data Center program ensuring systems meet performance reliability and scalability goals.
• Drive all aspects of mechanical design and engineering deliverables from concept through detailed design construction documents and specifications.
• Partner closely with electrical structural IT and operations teams to ensure a seamless integrated facility design.
• Provide technical leadership to external design consultants and internal engineers ensuring adherence to Galaxys design standards and best practices.
• Oversee design reviews value engineering and constructability assessments to balance technical performance cost and schedule.
• Guide mechanical system architecture including HVAC chilled water cooling towers air-handling and advanced thermal management for AI/HPC workloads.
• Support the commissioning process validating system performance ensuring as-built accuracy and supporting handover to operations.
• Develop and maintain mechanical engineering standards specifications and quality benchmarks across all data center projects.
• Evaluate and implement innovative cooling technologies including modular liquid and immersion cooling systems to enhance efficiency and sustainability.
• Manage vendor relationships draft specifications and oversee the selection of major mechanical equipment and systems.
• Support project planning cost estimating and scheduling efforts in collaboration with PMO and construction delivery teams.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and advisor to senior leadership presenting engineering insights risks and recommendations.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team of mechanical engineers fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.

What Were Looking For:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; Masters preferred.
• 10 years of progressive mechanical engineering experience ideally in data centers mission-critical infrastructure or large industrial facilities.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Proven experience leading the design of complex mechanical systems from concept through construction documentation administration and commissioning.
• Strong understanding of data center cooling systems including chilled water air-cooled and advanced thermal management for AI/HPC environments.
• Expertise in system reliability redundancy design (N1/2N) and energy efficiency optimization.
• Skilled in design management consultant coordination and vendor oversight.
• Experience supporting commissioning FAT FWT system validation development and implementation of SOOs and performance optimization.
• Strong financial and technical acumen with ability to balance performance cost and sustainability.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills able to influence cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders.
• Familiarity with relevant codes standards and certifications (ASHRAE NFPA LEED etc.).
• Innovative thinker with a passion for building scalable efficient infrastructure.
• Willingness to travel up to 3040% for design reviews site visits and commissioning support.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
• Flexible Time Off (i.e. unlimited paid vacation days)
• Company paid Holidays (11)
• Company paid sick leave
• Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees partners and other dependents
• 3% 401(k) company contribution
• Generous paid Parental Leave
• Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions through Headspace
• Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
• Smart entrepreneurial and fun colleagues
• Employee Resource Groups

Apply now and join us on our mission to engineer a new economic paradigm.

Galaxy respects diversity and seeks to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived age race color creed religion sex or gender (including pregnancy childbirth lactation and related medical conditions) gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status) sexual orientation marital or partnership or caregiver status ancestry national origin citizenship status disability military or veteran status protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic or other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws and ordinances.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete the application process or to participate in an interview please contact