Datacenter Hardware Architect — Modular, Liquid-Cooled

Dell Inc.; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell Technologies in Round Rock, TX is seeking a Technical Staff-Hardware Architect to lead end-to-end modular datacenter hardware design, with a focus on CDU, cold-plates, manifolds, racks, and liquid cooling. Travel 20–30% may be required to engage with customers and partners.

Ideal candidates will have 15+ years of industry experience, expertise in Creo, and a strong background in mechanical engineering standards and datacenter architectures.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant industry experience and expert understanding of datacenter mechanical technologies (CDU, cold-plates, manifold, rack, skid).
• Proficiency with Creo design tools.
• Experience with modular datacenter hardware design and liquid cooling solutions.
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering standards in the industry.
• Customer/partner project leadership with travel 20–30%.

Responsibilities

• Drive hardware design based on customer requirements, including liquid cooling and mechanical aspects for datacenters.
• Lead end-to-end modular datacenter hardware architecture (CDU, cold-plates, manifold, rack, skid).
• Optimize hardware configurations to maximize performance and efficiency; collaborate with external partners.
• Develop hardware solutions and architectures that integrate with datacenter frameworks and applications.

Skills

15+ years experience

CDU hardware knowledge

Cold-plates

Manifold/rack/skid design

Leadership across customers/partners

Education

Masters/PhD or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Creo

Job description

Dell Technologies in Round Rock, TX is seeking a Technical Staff-Hardware Architect to lead end-to-end modular datacenter hardware design, with a focus on CDU, cold-plates, manifolds, racks, and liquid cooling. Travel 20–30% may be required to engage with customers and partners.

Ideal candidates will have 15+ years of industry experience, expertise in Creo, and a strong background in mechanical engineering standards and datacenter architectures.