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Senior Thermal Engineer - AI Infrastructure Senior Thermal Engineer - AI Infrastructure Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Acceler8 Talent. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $220,000.00/yr - $260,000.00/yr Additional compensation types Stock options Direct message the job poster from Acceler8 Talent 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. 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 level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Industries Semiconductor Manufacturing, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, and Telecommunications Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Acceler8 Talent by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Thermal Engineer” roles. San Jose, CA $191,040.00-$286,560.00 2 weeks ago Livermore, CA $110,000.00-$130,000.00 6 days ago Hayward, CA $70,000.00-$120,000.00 4 months ago Thermal Associate Engineer (Summer 2025) Sunnyvale, CA $122,000.00-$174,000.00 1 week ago San Francisco, CA $100,000.00-$300,000.00 2 weeks ago Systems Integration Engineer,Thermal Systems Fremont, CA $125,000.00-$190,000.00 2 weeks ago San Jose, CA $145,000.00-$159,000.00 2 months ago Thermal Mechanical Design Engineer (Liquid Cooling) Fremont, CA $204,000.00-$281,000.00 1 week ago San Jose, CA $148,000.00-$165,000.00 1 month ago Battery Thermal Engineer for a well known Consumer Device company in Cupertino, CA Senior Thermal Solutions Design Engineer Design Engineer - Thermal Systems - Propulsion San Francisco, CA $130,000.00-$200,000.00 2 weeks ago Staff Thermal Systems Integration Engineer Vehicle Dynamics and Simulation Engineer We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Acceler8 Talent

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