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Our cutting-edge platform optimizes data center power infrastructure to maximize AI token generation within existing electrical limits, without requiring new power plants or grid expansions. Our team has optimized over 8 gigawatts of mission-critical power globally, and we're addressing a $64 billion-per-year market opportunity while dramatically reducing the environmental footprint of AI infrastructure.\nAt Hammerhead, you will:\nWork at the intersection of AI, energy, and compute creating the next generation AI infrastructure\nCollaborate with colleagues that are experts in modern RL and AI, IoT and IIoT software, and infrastructure technologies\nContribute to building a more efficient and sustainable future for AI compute.\nJoin a company at the cutting edge of modern data center design and operation\nReceive competitive compensation, equity, and benefits in a high-growth, mission-driven environment.\nLearn from an experienced team that has built and sold startups before\nLearn more about Hammerhead\nThese AutoGrid alums want to change how data centers use power\n\nHow Hammerhead Wants to Rewrite the Economics of AI\n\nNews & Blogs\n\nRole Description\nAs a SCADA Engineer at Hammerhead, you will design and deploy the industrial monitoring and control layer that underpins our AI-driven data center operations. 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