Senior Thermal Engineer - AI Infrastructure
Senior Thermal Engineer - AI Infrastructure
Senior Thermal Engineer - AI Infrastructure
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$220,000.00/yr - $260,000.00/yr
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Building North American Photonic and Semiconductor Engineering Teams
Acceler8Talent is proud to partner with a well-funded, VC-backed AI/networking hardware startup in the SF Bay area that’s redefining infrastructure for the world’s largest hyperscalers. Operating under a Joint Development Model (JDM), this company co-develops highly customized networking hardware, software, and optics solutions tailored to the evolving needs of large-scale AI workloads.
With over $110M in funding and rapid expansion underway, they're now looking to hire a Senior Thermal Engineer to help shape the next of high-performance systems.
What You’ll Do:
Design and develop thermal solutions including heatsinks, cold plates, and liquid cooling systems
Perform thermal modeling and simulations using industry-standard tools
Lead thermal testing and validation to ensure performance and reliability
Collaborate with hardware and system teams to integrate thermal designs
Work with suppliers to deliver high-quality thermal components
Troubleshoot thermal issues and maintain system reliability
Stay current on industry trends and emerging cooling technologies
What You Bring:
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (M.S. ), with focus on heat transfer
10+ years in thermal design; 5+ years with datacenter network systems
Proficient in thermal simulation tools (Flotherm, Flotherm-XT, IcePak)
Strong understanding of air cooling techniques: vapor chambers, heat pipes, heat sinks, fans, TIMs, and rack-level constraints
Experience with liquid cooling (, not required)
Deep knowledge of heat transfer and real-world thermal system design
Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Employment type Full-time
Job function
Industries Semiconductor Manufacturing, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, and Telecommunications
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