Data Center Thermal Design Lead for AI-Scale Clusters

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a Data Center Facility Design Engineer to lead end-to-end design, construction consultation, and operational readiness of data center environments, covering power, cooling, networking, and facility systems.

The role demands deep knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, redundancy planning, commissioning, and collaboration with vendors to support high-density AI clusters and scalable infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Multidisciplinary engineer with expertise in electrical, mechanical, and network systems in data centers.
• Analytical, detail‑oriented, and highly collaborative with cross‑functional teams.
• Able to own problems end‑to‑end from design reviews to root‑cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Architect and optimize data center cooling systems and airflow management.
• Coordinate with global suppliers and vendors for system specifications.
• Support construction, design review, and commissioning activities.
• Maintain facility documentation including MOPs, SOPs, EOPs, and drawings.
• Lead incident responses and troubleshoot facility issues.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Data center design

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

ASHRAE standards

Uptime Institute standards

Regulatory codes

Job description

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a Data Center Facility Design Engineer to lead end-to-end design, construction consultation, and operational readiness of data center environments, covering power, cooling, networking, and facility systems.

The role demands deep knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, redundancy planning, commissioning, and collaboration with vendors to support high-density AI clusters and scalable infrastructure.