Data Center Systems Thermal Engineer
Menlo Park, CA • Fremont, CA • Full Time
Meta
Data Center
Infrastructure
Engineering
Network Engineering
Hardware
The Data Center Systems Thermal Engineer works at the confluence of Meta's compute, storage and networking hardware and our data center electrical, mechanical and network infrastructure. This position is in the Data Center System Engineering team and will collaborate with the Meta teams designing and operating our data centers and hardware. The Engineer will consider these elements as a large-scale system and will solve system-level issues as they arise. More importantly, they will prevent them from occurring by influencing the design of the constituent elements.
Data Center Systems Thermal Engineer Responsibilities
- Participate in critical thermal design reviews for data center and hardware system
- Define the system level specification that guides the hardware system design and data center design to operate efficiently
- Use data gathered from large scale fleet to analysis the thermal performance and provide guidance to increase overall efficiency
- Perform system level of thermal simulation and validation for critical areas in the data center
- Perform airflow and pressure measurement, at rack and building level, as necessary
- Collaborate with data center Site Operations and Facilities Operations teams, and Hardware Design and Release-to Production teams to understand issues affecting operational scalability of Meta data centers and POPs
- Work with these internal groups and external consultants to perform complex, system-level troubleshooting, as needed
- Use the knowledge gained to highlight opportunities for significant engineering improvements and lead high impact, measurable, cross-functional initiatives
- Travel may be necessary to support field thermal measurement and validation
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 7+ years of experience in developing hardware products with thermal design
- Experience with liquid cooling design, integration and production support
- Knowledge with CFD and thermal analysis experience for high power equipment
- Proven skills in collaboration and influence cross-functional team partners
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced Engineering or Physics degree
- Experience with advanced cooling techniques such as liquid cooling
- Experience using FlowTherm or Data Center CFD such as Six Sigma
- Experience with data center or large infrastructure cooling systems
- Experience with large-scale cloud environments in compute, storage or networking
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About Meta
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
$170,000/year to $240,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, fill out the Accommodations request form .