Hardware Platform Engineer

About

As the demand for compute density and enhanced cooling solutions rises, our team requires innovative and scalable hardware platforms. This role is crucial in ensuring that new designs are practical, consistent, and ready for global deployment.

Responsibilities

As a Hardware Platform Engineer, your key responsibilities include:

Hardware Platform Development & Integration

• Lead the integration of rack-level hardware platforms for data center implementation.
• Ensure designs fulfill mechanical integrity, thermal efficiency, serviceability, and scalability requirements.
• Advance system-level design across compute, cooling, and infrastructure interfaces.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to validate designs.

Data Center Interface & Deployment Readiness

• Outline platform interfaces with infrastructure, including:
  • Liquid cooling systems (CDUs, fluid routing, connections).
  • Handling and installation processes.
  • Facility interfaces (space, power, cooling, serviceability).
• Guarantee deployment readiness while addressing gaps that may hinder scalability.

Telemetry & Observability

• Specify telemetry requirements (power, temperature, flow, pressure, system health).
• Ensure that instrumentation is ready upon deployment.
• Collaborate with software and data teams for monitoring and analysis.
• Identify and address gaps in telemetry coverage and data quality.

Standards & Documentation

• Promote standardization across rack platforms.
• Establish best practices for connections, transport, leak detection, and instrumentation.
• Keep updated documentation as a reliable source of reference.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Work together with various teams including OHD, engineering, operations, supply chain, and software.
• Align strategies with external partners (OEMs, silicon vendors).
• Facilitate technical decisions and organize complex projects.

Issue Resolution & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor and resolve platform issues, especially during early deployments.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Leverage field data and telemetry insights to enhance designs and processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
• 6+ years of experience in hardware engineering, mechanical systems, or data center infrastructure.
• Proven experience with complex, rack-level hardware.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, thermal, and fluid systems.
• Experience with hardware instrumentation and telemetry is advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives across teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in data center infrastructure and rack-level design.
• Knowledge of liquid cooling systems (e.g., direct-to-chip, CDU systems).
• Background in platform standardization or large-scale system integration.
• Proficiency in working with hardware vendors or OEMs.
• Familiarity with high-density compute platforms (e.g., GPUs).
• Experience with deployment or commissioning processes.
• Knowledge of telemetry or performance monitoring systems.

What We're Looking For

• Ownership: Takes initiative beyond assigned tasks.
• Systems Thinking: Understands hardware, infrastructure, and operations as interconnected.
• Execution: Drives progress amid uncertainty.
• Collaboration: Effectively influences across teams.
• Detail Orientation: Guarantees designs are practical and ready for deployment.

Disclaimer

Certain roles involving US customers may require compliance with applicable regulations, including immunization and occupational health mandates.

Salary Range

US hiring range from $109,200 to $223,400 per annum, with eligibility for bonuses and equity.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinions.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment coverage.
• Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child).
• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits.
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match.
• Flexible vacation, with accrual rates based on tenure.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Paid sick leave with carryover provisions.
• Inclusive paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance programs.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Financial planning and group legal services.
• Voluntary benefits options, including auto, homeowners, and pet insurance.

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