Thermal Design Engineer, AI Hardware
$109.6k - $234kTesla
Overview Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Thermal Design Engineer for the Electronic Systems teams to help develop best in class cooling solutions from silicon to vehicles to datacenters. We are open to candidates of all experience levels for this opening. What You'll Do Design passive and active air and liquid-cooling solution for high power electronics - from silicon to vehicle to data centers Flow balancing in complex flow networks Develop analytical and computational models of hydraulic and thermal systems Drive component selection (Chiller, CDU, Fan, Pump, Filter, TIM) Optimize cooling solutions for all aspects of their performance and reliability Define thermal policy and control algorithms and characterize system response at different scales Drive validation and analyze data Contribute to module- and system-level reliability What You'll Bring Degree in Thermal/Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience Minimum 2 years of industrial experience with evidence of exceptional performance Strong understanding of fundamentals of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics Proficiency in numerical simulation of heat and fluid flow Define thermal policy and control algorithms and characterize system response at different scales Experience in data centers is an asset Knowledge of semiconductor packaging and package-level thermal/mechanical considerations is an asset Benefits Compensation and Benefits Medical plans with plan options and $0 payroll deduction Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, with $0 paycheck contribution options Company Paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits Company paid Basic Life, AD&D Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period) Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays Back-up childcare and parenting support resources Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs Tesla Babies program Commuter benefits Employee discounts and perks program Expected Compensation $109,600 - $234,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. Tesla #J-18808-Ljbffr Tesla
$109.6k - $234k
...Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Thermal Design Engineer to develop cutting-edge cooling solutions from silicon to vehicles and data centers. The ideal candidate will have a background in Thermal/Mechanical Engineering with a strong understanding of fluid mechanics...Suggested$140k - $300k
What to Expect Tesla is redefining the future of AI and hardware innovation. As a Robotic Thermal Design Engineer, you will define and implement thermal solutions for high-density AI silicon powering next-generation humanoid robotics. This role requires a practical, hands...SuggestedHourly payTemporary workFlexible hours- ...technology company is looking for a Forward Deployment Sales Engineer based in Palo Alto, California. This hybrid role... ...engineering teams to demonstrate the capabilities of our AI-enhanced software in hardware design. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical or...Suggested
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$128k - $312k
What to Expect The Tesla AI Hardware team is at the forefront of revolutionizing artificial intelligence through cutting‑edge hardware innovation. Comprising brilliant engineers and visionaries, the team designs and develops advanced AI inference chips tailored to accelerate...SuggestedHourly payFull timeTemporary workFlexible hours$132k - $189k
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, product design, a related field, or equivalent practical... ...camera, antenna, etc.), waterproofing, thermals, grounding, or product architecture.... ...artificial intelligence, software, and hardware to build global smartphones and...Full timeFlexible hours$168k - $264.5k
...Gruppe is seeking a Senior Software R&D Engineer specializing in VLSI Physical Design. This pivotal role focuses on... ...optimizing the physical design of AI chips. You'll be developing tools that... ..., and efficiency of cutting-edge hardware. A deep background in C++ programming...$187k - $311.4k
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$149k - $187k
Role Summary Thermal design and validation of low-voltage electrical hardware is a mission-critical function at Rivian, ensuring the long-term reliability and performance... ..., cooling layouts, and material selections—to engineering teams responsible for vehicle electronics design...Full timeContract workTemporary workPart timeLocal areaShift work$110k - $180k
A leading aerospace company seeks a Mechanical Engineer specializing in thermal analysis to join their team in Mountain View, California. Responsibilities... ...include developing thermal models for spacecraft, designing hardware, and collaborating with various engineering teams....$128k - $312k
...What to Expect The Tesla AI Hardware team is at the forefront of revolutionizing artificial intelligence throughcutting-edgehardware innovation. Comprising brilliant engineers and visionaries, the team designs and develops advanced AI inference chips tailored to accelerate...Hourly payFull timeTemporary workWork experience placementFlexible hours- Tesla is seeking an experienced engineer to optimize silicon operating points for AI hardware. This role involves defining characterization plans and developing performance stress tests for processor cores. Ideal candidates will have 5-10 years of experience in processor...
- ...8 Talent is partnering with a startup to find a Founding RTL Design Engineer in Palo Alto. This role involves driving RTL implementation for... ...SystemVerilog skills, hands-on experience in specialized hardware accelerators, and proficiency in Python for design automation...
$138k - $198k
...Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering,... ...experience with digital logic design principles, RTL design concepts... ...shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled... ...combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to...Full timeWorldwide- Founding RTL Design Engineer / Member of Technical Staff Acceler8 Talent is partnering with an early... ...as an MTS. They’re building advanced AI-driven tools and infrastructure for... ...enabling next-generation domain-specific hardware architectures for modern machine learning...
$116k - $218.5k
NVIDIA Corporation is seeking a motivated Circuit Design Engineer to join our innovative team in Santa Clara, California. In this role, you will develop and participate in cutting-edge processor design, working closely with cross-functional teams to enhance the reliability...$139k - $200k
The Rundown AI, Inc. in Redwood City is seeking a Product Design Engineer to lead mechanical design for innovative technologies. Candidates should have over 6 years of experience in mechanical design, strong skills in CAD, and knowledge of manufacturing processes. This...$138k - $198k
...Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering,... ...experience with digital logic design principles, RTL design concepts... ...shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled... ...combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to...Full timeWorldwide- About Us We are building an AI assistant for hardware design. Our product helps engineers explore, analyze, and optimize hardware systems, integrating cutting‑edge... ...design workflows. Role Overview We are seeking a Thermal Application Engineer who will work directly with...
$120k - $225k
...Description We’re hiring experienced RTL Design Engineers from junior to senior levels to play a... ...components that will bring our next-generation AI processors to life. About Us:... ...logic that enables our breakthrough AI hardware. The team works closely with...- ...California is seeking an experienced engineer to design and optimize power... ...performance computing and autonomous hardware. Ideal candidates will have... ...power integrity and thermal management across demanding... ...crucially to the stability of AI systems. #J-18808-Ljbffr Voltai...
$138k - $198k
Silicon Design Verification Engineer, Quantum AI Apply Mid Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper... .... Your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency...Full timeWorldwide$163k - $237k
...Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer science, or... ...objectives. Experience leading design verification of IPs or subsystems... ...shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering... ...combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create...Full timeWorldwide$163k - $237k
...Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering,... ...shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled... ...combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to... ...experiences for users. We research, design, and develop new technologies...Full timeWorldwide- A pioneering AI hardware design company in California is seeking a Thermal Application Engineer to work closely with customers on validating test cases. The role involves strong thermal engineering skills, including knowledge of heat transfer and simulation workflows....
$237k - $296k
...are seeking a high-caliber Sr. Staff Design Verification Engineer to join our ADAS and Inference Silicon... ...functional and performance verification of AI accelerator architectures: Ensure bit-... ...mechanisms (ECC, Parity, BIST). Hardware-Software Co-Verification (nice-to-have...Full timeContract workTemporary workPart timeLocal areaShift workNight shift
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