Overview

As a Senior Principal Thermal Engineer at Oracle in Austin, TX, you will lead the alignment of OCI thermal hardware design with expertise in rack cooling and data center physical infrastructure. You will drive innovative thermal solutions to optimize performance and reliability in high-density computing environments. Join a dynamic team shaping the future of cloud infrastructure at Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and optimization of rack-level cooling systems for OCI data centers.
• Develop thermal models and simulations to predict and mitigate hotspots in high-power density racks.
• Collaborate with hardware, mechanical, and systems engineering teams to integrate thermal solutions.
• Conduct thermal testing, validation, and failure analysis for rack and data center components.
• Define thermal requirements and specifications for next-generation OCI server and storage platforms.
• Evaluate and select cooling technologies, including liquid cooling, air cooling, and hybrid systems.
• Support data center deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting of thermal infrastructure.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to thermal design standards and best practices.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field with 12+ years of experience.
• Deep expertise in rack cooling systems and data center thermal management.
• Proficiency in thermal simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, FloTHERM, Icepak).
• Strong experience with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and heat transfer analysis.
• Hands-on experience with thermal testing, prototyping, and validation methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to innovate in complex thermal challenges.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching and employee stock purchase program.
• Flexible time off and remote work options.
• Professional development budget and career growth opportunities.