AI Data Center Power Architect

BizLink Group; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

BizLink Group in Fremont, CA is seeking a Power Architect to define architecture for power connectors, liquid-cooled busbars, and AI server power delivery. You will drive performance, reliability, and scalability while aligning with IEC/IEEE and thermal standards.

Experience with high-current designs (130–3000A) and precision alignment is essential. You will collaborate with OEMs and chip vendors, contribute to roadmaps, and push innovations in liquid cooling and high-conductivity materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Power related field.
• 10–15 years of experience in power architecture for high-density AI infrastructure.
• Experience with liquid-cooled power systems and 3,000A max currents.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize power distribution systems for AI servers and racks, ensuring scalability and thermal efficiency.
• Focus on high-current applications (130–3,000A) and precise alignment to prevent GPU/TPU damage.
• Build and maintain power estimation models and tools for server and rack systems.
• Analyze performance versus power and support architectural exploration with hardware/software teams.
• Ensure designs meet IEC/IEEE standards and safety regulations including wide operating ranges.
• Collaborate with Sales, PLM and R&D to align roadmaps with AI infrastructure needs.
• Represent the org in industry consortia like OCP, OIF, IEEE to drive standardization.

Skills

Power architecture

High-current design

Thermal management

Cross-functional collab

IEC/IEEE standards

CAD tools

Power delivery

AI reference architectures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Power

Master’s/PhD in Power Mechanics/ Thermal/ Applied Physics

Tools

CAD tools

Power modelling tools

Job description

The Power Architect is responsible for developing and defining the overall architecture for power connectors, power whips, and liquid-cooled busbar systems within AI servers and racks, ensuring compliance with performance, reliability, and scalability requirements. The architect will ensure designs adhere to relevant industry standards and regulations, including electrical safety and thermal management. Additionally, the role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Sales, PLM (Product Lifecycle Management), and R&D, to create product roadmaps and architectures and promote them to customers. Staying updated on technological advancements and emerging trends in power systems, the architect will apply insights to optimize designs. Participation in industry organizations such as OCP (Open Compute Project) and OIF (Optical Internetworking Forum) will be required to drive business opportunities and customer partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Optimization: Architect power distribution systems (connectors, cables, busbars, whips) for AI servers, ensuring scalability, reliability, and thermal efficiency.
• Focus on high-current applications (e.g., 130–3,000A) and alignment precision (±1.00mm) to prevent damage in dense GPU/TPU environments.
• Power Estimation and Modeling:
• Build and maintain accurate power estimation models and tools for AI server and rack-level systems.
• Conduct performance versus power analyses, support early architectural exploration, and collaborate with hardware/software teams to improve Perf/Watt metrics and total cost of ownership for next-generation AI platforms
• Compliance & Standards:
• Ensure designs meet IEC 61439, IEEE, and safety regulations, including seismic and thermal management requirements (e.g., -40°C to +125°C operating range).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with sales, PLM, and R&D to align product roadmaps with AI infrastructure demands (e.g., NVIDIA GPU power needs) and customer requirements.
• Innovation & Trends: Integrate emerging technologies like liquid-cooled busbars, low-GWP cooling, and advanced materials (high-conductivity copper alloys) to enhance power density and efficiency.
• Industry Engagement: Represent the organization in consortia like OCP, OIF, and IEEE to drive standardization and partnerships, leveraging reference architectures for rapid deployment.

Job Requirements

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field.
• Preferred: Master’s/PhD in Power Mechanics, Thermal Engineering, or Applied Physics
• Over 10–15 years of experience in power architecture for high-density systems (100kW-1MW/rack), including AI/ML infrastructure.
• Expertise in power connector/busbar design (e.g., liquid-cooled, solder-tail, screw-mount), high-current systems (up to 3,000A), and thermal management such as liquid-cooling for AI workloads.
• Proficiency in IEC/IEEE standards, CAD tools, and system-level validation (e.g., 25kA short-circuit rating).
• Experience collaborating with OEMs, chip vendors (NVIDIA, AMD, Intel), and data center operators to optimize AI server and rack power delivery.
• Strong communication skills to bridge technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Knowledge of dynamic workload management (e.g., BBU/powershelf).
• Familiarity with AI reference architectures (e.g., NVIDIA designs supporting 132 kW/rack).