Hardware Engineer, AI Accelerator Power Design

Meta Careers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 173,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Hardware Engineer, AI Accelerator Power Design in Austin, TX to own the module power delivery system end to end for multi-kilowatt accelerators. You will design DC/DC topology, select components, and optimize the PCB PDN while balancing space, thermal, and reliability constraints.

You will collaborate with ASIC, HW platform, thermal, SI/PI, and mechanical teams, drive lab bring-up and validation of high-current rails, and lead reviews with ODM/CM partners to deliver

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, with 8+ years hardware power design experience.
• Experience taking multiple power designs to volume production, owning both converter design and PDN.
• Experience with high-power DC/DC design, topology selection, and access to bring-up/validation processes.

Responsibilities

• Own the module power delivery system end to end for multi-kilowatt accelerators.
• Lead board bring-up, validation, and debug of power rails.
• Collaborate with ASIC, HW platform, thermal, SI/PI, and mechanical teams; drive reviews with ODM/CM partners.

Skills

DC/DC topology

PDN design

Power integrity modeling

PCB layout

Schematic capture

PI/PDN simulation tools

Oscilloscopes

Lab measurement techniques

Lab correlation

Si wave / Sigrity tools

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Ansys SIwave/Q3D

Cadence Sigrity

Schematic capture tools

Job description

The ARD team designs accelerator reference platforms for Meta's AI hardware roadmap. This role owns the board-level power delivery system end to end for multi-kilowatt accelerator modules — DC/DC converter design and the PCB power delivery network, from topology and component selection through PDN architecture, stack-up, placement, layout, power integrity simulation, and lab correlation. You will work closely with ASIC, HW platform, thermal, SI/PI, and mechanical teams to co-design the power path, and directly with top-tier external partners and ODMs to drive designs from concept through production.Hardware Engineer, AI Accelerator Power Design Responsibilities:Own the module power delivery system end to end: DC/DC topology and component selection, regulation scheme, and the PCB power delivery networkSet power specifications and efficiency targets for high-power ASIC loadsmake component and architecture choices against space, thermal, cost, and production-reliability constraintsOwn PCB physical design of the power path: PDN architecture and optimization, power plane design, stack-up definition, placement analysis, and power circuit layout best practicesDefine and close power integrity targets through modeling and simulation (DC IR drop, AC impedance, transient response), and correlate simulation against lab measurementsPartner with ASIC teams on package/board co-design, including socket and interposer power path, current density, and on-die vs. on-board decoupling allocationLead board bring-up, validation, and debug of power railsdefine measurement methodology for high-current, low-voltage railsDrive design reviews with ODM/CM partnersestablish layout and DFx best practices adopted across the broader teamExplore and develop leading-edge DC/DC and power delivery technologies (e.g., vertical power delivery, near-die power modules) with industry partnersContribute to design guidelines, review checklists, and tooling that raise the quality bar across ARDMinimum Qualifications:BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, plus 8+ years of hardware power design experience (MS + 6 years, or PhD + 4 years)Multiple complex power designs taken to volume production, with ownership of both the converter design and the board-level power delivery pathDC/DC power electronics design experience: specification and requirement setting, topology and component selection, regulation scheme definition, and bring-up/validation/troubleshootingDemonstrated efficiency design practice in high-power systems: setting efficiency targets, component selection for efficiency, and trade-offs under space and thermal limitationsDeep hands-on PCB physical design experience: PDN design and optimization, power plane design, stack-up definition, placement analysis, and power circuit layout best practicesPower integrity expertise: circuit modeling and simulation used to drive design iteration, with proven simulation-to-lab closure, and knowledge of where/how to measure power effectively in DC/DC designsExperience with high-current, low-voltage rails and the decoupling/noise strategy for large digital loads (ASIC, SoC, GPU, or similar)Proficiency with schematic capture and layout tools, and PI/PDN simulation tools (e.g., Ansys SIwave/Q3D, Cadence Sigrity, or equivalent)Lab proficiency: oscilloscopes, electronic loads, thermal imaging, and measurement techniques appropriate to high-current power railsTrack record operating independently on ambiguous problems and driving cross-functional efforts to resolution without guidancePreferred Qualifications:Experience supporting multiple complex programs in parallel, balancing competing schedules and priorities across concurrent design cyclesExperience with thermal/mechanical co-design in dense liquid-cooled or air-cooled modulesExperience with 1kW+ accelerator or ASIC-class power delivery, including 48V architecturesExperience defining team-wide design standards, review processes, or automationExperience driving vendor and ODM development cycles end to end, including technology roadmap engagement with silicon and passive component suppliersExperience with vertical power delivery, power modules integrated near-die, or backside power delivery conceptsAwareness of power delivery technology trends for 1kW-and-beyond ASICsAbout 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.Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [e-mail].$173,000/year to $245,000/year + bonus + equity + benefitsIndividual 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.