Dell Technologies
Senior Principal Thermal Engineer – AI Infrastructure Enablement Team
Austin, Texas; Santa Clara, California; or Hopkinton, Massachusetts.
As AI growth is accelerating, we’re developing ground‑breaking technologies and customer solutions to lead the industry. These technologies are rapidly changing and we’re developing the supplier base and internal capabilities to always stay ahead of demand. We lead technology investigations, analyze industry capabilities and recommend potential vendor partner opportunities with make/buy solutions. Our insights influence product designs and definitions, and we work with colleagues across the business to ensure our products always lead the way.
What You’ll Achieve Participate in the development of next‑generation large‑scale AI Infrastructure with focus on leading cooling and thermal technologies – direct liquid cooling, cold plates, coolant distribution unit technology, heat exchanger, and rack integration technologies. Engage with high profile AI customers to optimize solutions for their applications. Work closely with the suppliers, CTO organization, and hardware engineering to enable the supply base to move at scale. Additionally, partner with Procurement and Operations to lead longer term supplier and category strategies.
You will:
Lead critical industry relationships with the supply base to develop advanced cooling technologies for AI solutions.
Help develop business cases for future product strategies and position supply base for working in the Dell supply chain at scale.
Improve speed to market and delivery by benchmarking customers to drive product standardization and eliminate custom designs.
Enhance readiness for next‑generation (N+1, N+2) solution components.
Build a product advantage in cost and/or continuity of supply for AI solutions.
Engage with procurement on supplier development strategies.
Essential Requirements
Senior‑level experience in technical design with thermals / liquid cooling technologies.
Deep industry and supplier knowledge, particularly in product development and engineering.
Strong relationships with the supply base and the ability to build long‑term technical engagement strategies.
Expertise in liquid and air‑cooling solutions to support data center deployments. Deep knowledge of CDUs, cold plates, rear door heat exchangers and overall coolant distribution systems for data centers.
Desirable Requirements
15+ years industry experience with bachelor’s degree or equivalent skill.
Strong communication skills – strategic analysis, insight building, and cross‑functional executive communications.
Compensation Dell is committed to Fair and Equitable compensation practices. The Base Salary Range for this role is $200,000-$260,000.
Benefits and Perks of Working at Dell Technologies Your life. Your health. Supported by your benefits. You can explore the overall benefits experience that awaits you as a Dell Technologies team member — right now at MyWellatDell.com.
Dell Technologies is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Read the full Equal Employment Opportunity Policy here.
Job ID: R282081
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As AI growth is accelerating, we’re developing ground‑breaking technologies and customer solutions to lead the industry. These technologies are rapidly changing and we’re developing the supplier base and internal capabilities to always stay ahead of demand. We lead technology investigations, analyze industry capabilities and recommend potential vendor partner opportunities with make/buy solutions. Our insights influence product designs and definitions, and we work with colleagues across the business to ensure our products always lead the way.
What You’ll Achieve Participate in the development of next‑generation large‑scale AI Infrastructure with focus on leading cooling and thermal technologies – direct liquid cooling, cold plates, coolant distribution unit technology, heat exchanger, and rack integration technologies. Engage with high profile AI customers to optimize solutions for their applications. Work closely with the suppliers, CTO organization, and hardware engineering to enable the supply base to move at scale. Additionally, partner with Procurement and Operations to lead longer term supplier and category strategies.
You will:
Lead critical industry relationships with the supply base to develop advanced cooling technologies for AI solutions.
Help develop business cases for future product strategies and position supply base for working in the Dell supply chain at scale.
Improve speed to market and delivery by benchmarking customers to drive product standardization and eliminate custom designs.
Enhance readiness for next‑generation (N+1, N+2) solution components.
Build a product advantage in cost and/or continuity of supply for AI solutions.
Engage with procurement on supplier development strategies.
Essential Requirements
Senior‑level experience in technical design with thermals / liquid cooling technologies.
Deep industry and supplier knowledge, particularly in product development and engineering.
Strong relationships with the supply base and the ability to build long‑term technical engagement strategies.
Expertise in liquid and air‑cooling solutions to support data center deployments. Deep knowledge of CDUs, cold plates, rear door heat exchangers and overall coolant distribution systems for data centers.
Desirable Requirements
15+ years industry experience with bachelor’s degree or equivalent skill.
Strong communication skills – strategic analysis, insight building, and cross‑functional executive communications.
Compensation Dell is committed to Fair and Equitable compensation practices. The Base Salary Range for this role is $200,000-$260,000.
Benefits and Perks of Working at Dell Technologies Your life. Your health. Supported by your benefits. You can explore the overall benefits experience that awaits you as a Dell Technologies team member — right now at MyWellatDell.com.
Dell Technologies is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Read the full Equal Employment Opportunity Policy here.
Job ID: R282081
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