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Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing
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As a Senior Thermal Engineer within the Silicon, Cloud Hardware, and Infrastructure Engineering team, you will focus on the thermal hardware design of Azure servers and related components at the server and rack level. You will manage the full development lifecycle, from early-stage architecture through validation and product release. Key responsibilities include developing robust cooling solutions, performing Computational Fluid Dynamics modeling to evaluate airflow behavior, and conducting thermal, airflow, and liquid-cooling testing. You will utilize tools such as FloEFD, Flotherm, PTC Creo, and Windchill to create designs and manage data. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will solve complex system-level issues through root-cause investigation and failure analysis. This role addresses the technical challenge of creating reliable, cost-effective thermal designs for high-performance data center devices while ensuring integration across mechanical, electrical, and software systems.