Fire Life Safety Commissioning Lead
San Francisco, CA · Austin, TX · New York, NY$220k–$300kPosted May 28, 2026
Fire Life Safety Commissioning Lead LocationAustin, TX; New York, NY; San Francisco, CAEmployment TypeFull timeLocation TypeOn-siteDepartmentDevelopmentCompensation$250K – $300K • Offers EquityTo provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings. Our compensation package includes base salary, equity for all full time roles, benefits, and, for applicable roles, commissions plans.This range reflects a good-faith estimate based on the applicable pay scale, the range previously established for this role, the compensation of individuals currently in equivalent positions, and/or the budgeted amount for the position. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and other factors.We welcome compensation discussions if this range doesn't meet your requirements. Outstanding candidates may be eligible for adjusted terms, plus meaningful equity that ensures you benefit directly from the company's long-term performance.Total compensation may also include equity in the form of restricted stock units. About FluidstackWe exist to make humanity more free. For most of human history, you farmed or you starved. Technology gave people more time for the things they wanted to do, instead of things they had to do. Powerful AI will be the biggest lever for human choice we've ever built - but only if models are aligned with what humanity actually wants. There are groups building AI who don't share these goals. Whoever deploys frontier compute infrastructure fastest will decide whether AI expands human freedom or shrinks it. We're singularly focused on delivering 10 to 100s of GWs of compute faster than anyone else, rethinking every layer of the stack. We acquire power, design and build data centers, and operate them - with teams spanning hardware and software. Speed and scale are our key differentiators. Come be a part of building civilization-scale infrastructure for AI.We hire people who care deeply about this problem space. If that is you, please apply!How We OperateExtreme ownership. Full autonomy. Own things end to end often taking on scope outside your core role without being asked to get things done.Velocity. We drive everything forward as fast as possible.First principles. Challenge every assumption. Zero analogy thinking, no egos, the best idea wins.Love of the game. The frontier of AI is the most interesting problem of our time. We put in long hours at high intensity to push the frontier forward.The Commissioning TeamExamples of key problems the team is working onHelp stand up a Cx program for 10s to 100s of GWs of DCs this decade.Develop plans for Cx and QA/QC for first-of-a-kind modular data center designs.Drive development and implementation of automated L4/L5 commissioning.Role ScopeTake technical ownership of fire life safety commissioning across mission-critical data center facilities, from test planning through occupancy.Run and document functional performance testing for fire alarm, smoke control, emergency power interface, and suppression systems, plus pre-functional inspections and integrated systems testing.Lead AHJ inspections and interface directly with code officials, directing subcontractors and vendors through the testing sequences.Develop and maintain FLS commissioning scripts, plans, and pre-functional checklists, and review contractor submittals and integrated-testing matrices for conformance with NFPA codes.Review drawings, specifications, and sequences of operation during commissioning-focused design reviews, and own interdisciplinary coordination of FLS scope.Compile commissioning documentation and final reports, track punch items to resolution, and present status in commissioning meetings and client updates.What We're Looking ForThe below is a starting point. We always make space for exceptional people, so if you don't fit this role exactly, tell us where you would.You've owned fire life safety commissioning on data centers, commercial buildings, or...