NVIDIA · 1 day ago
Senior Data Center Cooling Infrastructure Engineer
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$184K/yr - $288K/yr
12+ years expNVIDIA is a leader in AI computing, and they are seeking a Senior Data Center Cooling Infrastructure Engineer to design and develop next-generation thermal systems for their data centers. The role involves optimizing cooling systems and collaborating with various teams to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of NVIDIA's cooling infrastructure.
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Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end design, analysis, and optimization of heat-rejection and cooling systems, including chillers, cooling towers, dry coolers, thermal storage, pumps, hydronic loops, and air/liquid-cooling components such as fan walls, CRAHs, CDUs, and manifolds, using tools like AutoCAD, Revit, or SolidWorks
Develop, validate, and integrate sophisticated cooling architectures and control systems across mechanical, electrical, and automation layers, incorporating waste-heat recovery and reuse strategies at facility and campus scale
Build and apply digital twins and SimReady thermal models using platforms such as Flownex, ANSYS - Fluent, and NVIDIA Omniverse to support design validation, commissioning, and predictive operation
Perform thermofluidic, pressure-drop, and system-level analyses using engineering tools such as Python, MATLAB, or EES to improve energy efficiency, reliability, and cost performance
Collaborate across organizations to drive alignment, integration, and shared innovation in cooling infrastructure development
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Sciences, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
12+ years of experience designing and validating cooling systems for data centers, power plants, or other mission-critical facilities
Proven expertise in thermofluid systems, heat transfer, and MEP integration
Strong background in thermofluid systems, heat transfer, and MEP integration, with hands-on experience in liquid cooling, heat exchangers, thermal storage, and control systems
Proficiency in CFD and hydronic modeling (Ansys Fluent, Flownex, OpenFOAM) and mechanical/MEP layout tools (AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks)
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, or SolidWorks for mechanical and MEP layout development
Experience developing digital twins and simulation-ready models, integrating datasets into collaborative platforms such as NVIDIA Omniverse, and demonstrating effective cross-functional communication and collaboration
Preferred
Experience with AI/HPC data centers and advanced cooling technologies, including two-phase and high-density liquid-cooling systems
Background in controls and automation for cooling systems (PLC, BMS, or SCADA integration)
Familiarity with factory-scale MEP design, modular deployment, and partner coordination
Knowledge of waste-heat recovery and energy reuse concepts for sustainable infrastructure
Benefits
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