Senior Principal Thermal Engineer - Data Center
Description For Senior Principal Thermal Engineer - Data Center
As a Senior Principal Thermal Engineer at Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), you will be at the forefront of developing and implementing cutting-edge thermal solutions for world-class data centers. This role combines technical expertise in thermal engineering with strategic leadership, focusing on the critical intersection of OCI thermal hardware design and data center physical infrastructure.
The position offers a unique opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technology in cloud computing, requiring expertise in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), thermal management, and data center infrastructure. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams across mechanical, electrical, thermal, and software disciplines to optimize thermal solutions for the entire technology stack.
Working remotely with occasional travel, you'll lead the development of next-generation hardware and data center solutions. The role offers competitive compensation ($120,100 - $251,600) and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, and flexible vacation time.
Key responsibilities include developing CFD technologies, leading thermal design reviews, and creating digital twin models from chip to external heat rejection solutions. You'll work with both internal teams and industry partners to drive innovation in data center cooling solutions.
This role is ideal for experienced professionals with 10+ years of experience who are passionate about thermal engineering and want to impact the future of cloud infrastructure. You'll have the opportunity to work with a global leader in cloud solutions while maintaining work-life balance and contributing to cutting-edge technology development.
The position requires strong technical expertise combined with leadership abilities, offering the chance to influence the direction of thermal architecture solutions for one of the world's leading cloud providers. Join Oracle to be part of a team that's shaping the future of data center technology while enjoying comprehensive benefits and professional growth opportunities.
Responsibilities For Senior Principal Thermal Engineer - Data Center
- Collaborate with OCI engineering teams to develop and implement new CFD technologies
- Technical lead for data center mechanical systems and thermal management
- Apply engineering cooling methodologies for data center designs
- Use CFD and flow network modeling tools for data center digital twin models
- Design and conduct experiments for generating and validating CFD models
- Lead thermal design reviews and presentations
- Collaborate with firmware and controls engineering teams
- Support high-level thermal design direction and data center strategy
- Drive and influence technology providers and design partners
Requirements For Senior Principal Thermal Engineer - Data Center
- 9+ years cloud scale provider OR related technical engineering experience with Bachelor's degree
- Comprehensive understanding of data center design
- 3+ years experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis
- Expertise in various CFD software tools
- Working knowledge of data center direct-to-chip liquid cooling technologies
- Programming capability in MATLAB, Python and SQL
- Communication skills and ability to express technical concepts
- Problem-solving, debug, and failure analysis skills
Benefits For Senior Principal Thermal Engineer - Data Center
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short term and long term disability
- Life insurance and AD&D
- Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) Savings with company match
- Flexible Vacation
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
