Principal Hardware Engineer, AI Systems
Core
End-to-end technical owner for next-generation AI and GPU platforms from architecture handoff through production deployment and fleet readiness.
Role type
Principal Hardware Engineer, AI Systems
Builds
Next-generation AI and GPU platforms, rack-scale infrastructure, and datacenter systems
Domain
Datacenter infrastructure, AI accelerators, GPU systems, high-performance computing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
System architecture, power delivery, thermal and liquid cooling, signal integrity, mechanical design, reliability engineering, PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, BIOS/BMC, Linux/Windows integration, system debug, root cause analysis, performance-per-watt analysis, performance-per-dollar analysis
Preferred skills
Experience with optical interconnects, advanced memory architectures, ODM collaboration, silicon supplier management
Technologies
PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, BIOS, BMC, Linux, Windows, GPU, SoC, AI accelerators
Responsibilities
Translate product requirements and architectural intent into executable system designs and engineering plans; Lead cross-functional technical decision making and resolve complex system-level tradeoffs; Own technical readiness for key program milestones, design reviews, and production releases; Drive alignment across electrical, mechanical, thermal, firmware, and supply chain teams; Evaluate and de-risk new technologies including AI accelerators and liquid cooling solutions; Communicate technical status, risks, and mitigation plans to engineering leadership and executive stakeholders
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with program leadership
