Acceler8 Talent
Senior Thermal Engineer - AI Infrastructure
Acceler8 Talent, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Senior Thermal Engineer - AI Infrastructure
Overview
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 generation of high-performance systems. Compensation
Base pay range: $220,000.00/yr - $260,000.00/yr Additional compensation types: Stock options 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. preferred), with focus on heat transfer 10+ years in thermal design; 5+ years with datacenter network systems preferred 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 (preferred, not required) Deep knowledge of heat transfer and real-world thermal system design Seniority and Employment
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job Function and Industries
Industries: Semiconductor Manufacturing, Appliances, Electrical and Electronics Manufacturing, and Telecommunications Inferred from the description for this job: Medical insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k)
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Overview
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 generation of high-performance systems. Compensation
Base pay range: $220,000.00/yr - $260,000.00/yr Additional compensation types: Stock options 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. preferred), with focus on heat transfer 10+ years in thermal design; 5+ years with datacenter network systems preferred 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 (preferred, not required) Deep knowledge of heat transfer and real-world thermal system design Seniority and Employment
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job Function and Industries
Industries: Semiconductor Manufacturing, Appliances, Electrical and Electronics Manufacturing, and Telecommunications Inferred from the description for this job: Medical insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k)
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