As a Principal Mechanical Engineer in the Data Center Design and Innovation team, you will lead high-impact mechanical engineering initiatives, focusing on the design and development of advanced data center infrastructure for Oracle Cloud. Your responsibilities include driving energy-efficient solutions to optimize heat rejection systems, collaborating with hardware developers to define roadmap requirements, and managing the development of cutting-edge cooling technologies. You will leverage CAD tools to refine innovative mechanical solutions, establish testing protocols, and mentor cross-functional teams. The role requires expertise in mechanical engineering principles, proficiency in CAD software like SolidWorks or AutoCAD, and a strong understanding of data center infrastructure. Ideal candidates should have experience with large-scale cloud computing environments and a track record of generating intellectual property to enhance OCI's competitive edge in the industry.
Skills
CAD
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Kubernetes
AWS
Docker
CI/CD
PostgreSQL
Prometheus
Grafana
Python
Go
Terraform
Ansible
Git
Linux
What you'll do
Leads the design and development of mechanical systems for data center infrastructure, ensuring reliability and efficiency.
Drives the implementation of advanced cooling solutions to optimize energy usage in large-scale data centers.
Sets technical vision and best practices for CAD tools, mentoring teams on innovative mechanical solutions.
Defines protocols and leads testing for mechanical strength and reliability, collaborating with suppliers for cost-effective production.
Manages high-impact engineering initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
What we're looking for
Minimum 6 to 10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, focusing on data center design and innovation.
Proven leadership in setting technical vision and best practices for advanced CAD tools and mechanical testing.
Expertise in designing energy-efficient heat rejection systems and optimizing infrastructure capacity for cloud offerings.
Strong collaboration skills with hardware development teams to drive the definition and implementation of roadmap concepts.
Leadership in identifying new designs, materials, and construction methods to enhance data center equipment performance.
Experience in generating intellectual property to strengthen company's position as a leader in cloud computing technology.
Oversight of product evaluation and adherence to global data center infrastructure standards for quality assurance.
Market check
Salary context
This
$139,400–$291,800
range sits above
73%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$128,400–$211,592
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$138,375–$221,450
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Oracle
Oracle Corporation is a leading multinational technology company specializing in database software, cloud computing, and enterprise software.
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