CareerPlan

Rack Systems Architect

Santa Clara, California, United States of AmericaFull-time2026-09-17 → 2026-11-10

Core

Define and deliver rack-scale compute systems for next-generation data center platforms, spanning compute, networking, power, and cooling.

Role type

Senior IC rack systems architect

Builds

Rack-level designs (RLDs), reference platforms, and deployment-ready hardware solutions

Domain

Data center infrastructure, high-performance computing, silicon systems

Required skills

Rack-scale architecture, power distribution (48V/54V), networking fabrics (Ethernet, PCIe), thermal management, mechanical integration, cross-functional leadership, trade-off analysis

Preferred skills

OCP standards (ORv3), liquid cooling technologies, CXL, composable infrastructure, hyperscale ecosystem experience

Technologies

OCP, ORv3, PCIe, Ethernet, SerDes, DDR, CXL, DLC, RDHx

Responsibilities

Define compute topology and networking fabric; Lead rack-level power architecture; Define networking and interconnect architectures; Partner with thermal teams on cooling; Drive rack integration (mechanical, cabling, serviceability); Collaborate on software/firmware management and validation; Author architecture specifications and design documents

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC