Head of Architecture and Design

ABOUT HUT 8

Imagine the ultimate destination for those who want to work at the cutting edge of technology energy and infrastructure. Hut8 is on a mission to build and operate some of the worlds largest data centers for next-generation computing workloads including AI Colocation Cloud and Bitcoin Mining. We are proud to offer interesting and challenging opportunities for individuals who want to build teams solve problems and make an impact from day one. If youre an ambitious individual looking for a career that is as rewarding as it is challenging youve come to the right place.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Hut 8 develops and operates the infrastructure that powers next-generation technologies. Today we are focused on developing data centers for AI. Across the industry this infrastructure is built as undifferentiated utilitarian buildings. We are creating a senior design role to redefine the form function and civic role of these facilities. The opportunity is to define the architecture of a new typology and the civic campus around it.
The role owns the architecture and design of everything we build: data centers offices and workplaces and the asset types to come. The first expression is the data center: a coherent architectural language that makes our infrastructure read as civic architecture rather than industrial backdrop on a campus that serves the public realm.
The role carries real authority and works within real constraints directing leading architecture and design firms engaging at the earliest stage of each project and working alongside engineering and development as a peer. The mandate is to produce lasting architecture and genuinely civic sites within those constraints.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define the architectural language of our infrastructurea coherent identity spanning building form exterior expression and interior environments.
• Define our campus modelincluding the public landscape and amenity program of each site.
• Direct top third-party architecture and design firms to develop and realize that visionholding them to the standard you set.
• Lead internal and external project teamsto deliver large-format projects on schedule and on budget.

ABOUT YOU

You are a registered architect operating at the level of Design Director Design Principal or senior design lead on flagship projects at a top practice. The role requires the ability to establish a distinct architectural identity and the discipline to design within rigid mission-critical constraints.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Vision-setting:A proven track record of creating and defending distinct architectural identities rather than project execution alone.
• Range across architecture interiors and site:Command of building form refined interior environments and the masterplanning of campuses and landscape.
• Client-side leadership:The ability to direct evaluate and challenge elite firms as a peer.
• Constraint fluency:Te ability to design within the power cooling security and logistical demands of mission-critical infrastructure.
• Delivery:Experience leading large-format capital-intensive projects taken from concept to completion on schedule and on budget. Prior exposure to hyperscale industrial or complex infrastructure projects is a significant plus.

ABOUT THE WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role is based in Miami. Business travel may be required periodically for key moments (e.g. leadership sessions major events site visits). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WHAT MAKES HUT 8 A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

Hut 8 offers a benefits and wellness program that includes medical dental vision life andshort-term and long-term disability insurance as well as paid time are proud to invest in building the best team in the industry. At all levels of the organizationwe are driven by an entrepreneurial spirit radical transparency and relentless growth mentality.

At Hut 8 you will have the opportunity to:

Work with bright driven peers from a range of educational and professional backgroundsincluding software development energy engineering entrepreneurship investmentbanking private equity and management consulting

Design and pitch new products services and other initiatives to a leadership teamconsisting of serial entrepreneurs and seasoned executives and backed by a board ofdirectors consisting of industry veterans of energy finance and government

Debate ideas and alternatives in a truly meritocratic setting where the learning curve issteep and the lessons come from both senior and junior members of the team

Build a lifelong network of friends and professional connections at the cutting-edgeintersection of technology energy and infrastructure