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Thermal Engineer (Accelerator Design)

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Thermal Engineer (Accelerator Design)

Austin, TX

Meta is seeking a Thermal Engineer to join our Accelerator Design Team. Our custom AI accelerators are leading the industry in capability and performance for AI workloads. This person will be an integral member of the team, responsible for owning the thermal design and optimization for new accelerator module and package designs.

Thermal Engineer (Accelerator Design) Responsibilities:

  • Engage with the Hardware Design team to ensure proper component design and with the Data Center Operations team to ensure smooth product deployment.
  • Develop and execute test plans to measure thermal performance/efficiency of hardware and thermal technologies. Quantitatively simulate and analyze hardware cooling schemes.
  • Design and investigate innovative thermal cooling solutions for advanced packaging and hardware modules for large scale deployment.
  • Create analytical and numerical models using various Computational Fluid Dynamics tools or relevant simulation tools to describe system thermodynamics and heat transfer.
  • Engage with external vendors including ODM and component vendors on design, test and production.
  • Develop and publish case studies/technical papers describing thermal analysis of cooling systems and technologies.
  • Establish the parameters for thermal design/testing, and correlation of the design/test results in order to model predictions.
Minimum Qualifications:

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  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in thermal design for server, module, and/or package design.
  • Experience using thermal simulation software, such as FloTHERM/Future Facilities/Fluent for optimizing server cooling design.
  • Experience with custom heat sink design, fan speed control design, and advanced cooling solution like liquid loop solution.
  • Experience creating and interpreting mechanical system schematics by using 3D CAD tool.
  • Experience with Data Center cooling system design.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • M.S./Ph.D. in relevant discipline.
  • Experience in-depth lab testing in Unix/Linux environment.
  • Experience in module and package development for high-performance custom ASICs.
  • Experience in heat sink manufacturing processes such as Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
  • Experience to create mathematical, computational and numerical models of industrial cooling systems.
  • Experience with analytical and computational tools such as MATLAB or comparable tool.
  • Experience in SolidWorks.
About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.

$139,000/year to $200,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

Client-provided location(s): Austin, TX, USA
Job ID: a1KDp00000E2IYwMAN
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Pension
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Founder led

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