Senior Thermal Solutions Design Engineer

Nvidia

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$168,000–$264,500 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
19 days ago
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Nvidia is a leading designer of graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip units, powering gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and artificial intelligence workloads. Industry: Semiconductors & AI Computing

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TL;DR · Senior Thermal Solutions Design Engineer

JOB TITLE: Senior Thermal Solutions Design Engineer As a Senior Thermal Solutions Design Engineer within the Silicon Codesign Group, you will transform thermal solution concepts into lab-ready builds for next-generation GPU and SOC products. Your daily responsibilities include driving end-to-end development and deployment of thermal solutions, collaborating with internal teams and external vendors on build requirements, prototype evaluation, and test system integration. You will improve thermal design processes, develop workflows, and apply AI-enabled tools to accelerate design iteration, test planning, and characterization triage. Required skills include proficiency in CAD software for 3D modeling, knowledge of fluid dynamics, and experience with silicon testing and board builds. You will solve high heat flux problems by applying thermal management principles and modern data analytics to improve cycle time, coverage, and traceability for complex electronic components.

What you'll do

  • Build thermal solutions for engineering characterization and validation of next-generation GPU and SOC products.
  • Drive end-to-end development and deployment of thermal solutions from concept to lab-ready builds.
  • Manage build requirements, prototype evaluation, and test system integration with internal teams and external vendors.
  • Improve thermal design processes by incorporating feedback and maintaining high engineering standards.
  • Apply AI-enabled tools to accelerate design iteration, test planning, and characterization triage.
  • Validate AI-generated outputs against physics, specifications, and lab measurements.
  • Serve as the thermal domain SME to define use-cases and success criteria for AI and tooling teams.
  • Use CAD software to craft and modify 3D models of electronic components and cooling systems.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor/Master's in Electrical Engineering, Thermal/Energy, Mechanical Engineering, or related majors (or equivalent experience).
  • 8+ years of relevant experience.
  • Strong understanding of thermal management principles and fluid dynamics.
  • In-depth knowledge of sophisticated cooling solutions and high heat flux problems.
  • Proficiency in CAD software for crafting and modifying 3D models of electronic components and cooling systems.
  • Solid understanding of silicon testing, board build, and software knowledge.
  • Outstanding communication and program management skills.
  • Experience working with external vendors on building and deployment (preferred).

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