Principal Solutions Architect/Lab Manager – Rack Integration (CoE)

Jabil; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 144,400 - 259,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Jabil in San Jose is looking for a Principal Solutions Architect to lead the architecture and development of data center rack integration solutions. This role requires deep engineering expertise combined with technical leadership, ensuring optimal integration of networking, optics, power, and cooling systems.

The ideal candidate will have 12-18 years of experience, a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering, and strong skills in customer engagement and solution development. Jabil offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 12–18+ years of relevant experience in engineering or a related field.
• Experience in complex rack assembly with optical cable patching preferred.
• Pre-sales or solution architecture experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end rack-level solutions including networking, optics, cooling, and power systems.
• Act as primary technical interface with customers like Arista.
• Lead technical workshops and architecture discussions.
• Troubleshoot integration and system-level issues in rack builds.

Skills

Rack integration

System debug

Data center networking

Liquid cooling

Optical cable knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

The Principal Solutions Architect is a senior technical leader responsible for architecting, developing, and optimizing solutions for data center rack integration within Jabil’s Rack Integration Center of Excellence (CoE) in San Jose. This role combines deep hands‑on engineering expertise with customer‑facing solution leadership, enabling Jabil to deliver fully integrated rack systems (L11) incorporating networking, optics, power, and liquid cooling infrastructure.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Technical Architecture & System Integration

• Architect end-to-end rack-level solutions including networking, optics, cooling, and power systems
• Solve complex integration challenges across mechanical, electrical, optics and thermal domains

Customer Engagement & Solution Development

• Act as primary technical interface with customers (e.g., Arista, hyperscalers)
• Lead technical workshops, architecture discussions, and solution alignment sessions

Technical Selling & Business Support

• Support RFP/RFQ and new business opportunities
• Develop solution architectures and differentiation narratives

Prototype Development & System Debug

• Lead rack builds and system bring‑up at San Jose CoE
• Troubleshoot integration, cooling, and system‑level issues

Test & Validation

• Define system‑level validation strategies including thermal and functional testing

Process Development & Industrialization

• Develop scalable manufacturing processes
• Transition prototype to production across global sites

COE Development

• Build standard integration playbooks and engineering frameworks

Job Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering
• 12–18+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in complex rack assembly and familiarity with optical cable patching is a plus

Technical Skills

• Rack integration, system debug, data center networking, liquid cooling
• Basic knowledge of optical cabling

Customer & Commercial Skills

• Pre‑sales or solution architecture experience
• Ability to translate technical solutions into customer value

Leadership

• Strong communication, influence, and problem‑solving skills

Compensation & Benefits

The pay range for this role is $144,400 - $259,900. As part of the total rewards package, this position is eligible for a short‑term incentive based on performance. Jabil offers benefits to enhance health, wealth, and resilience, including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; a 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan; and paid time off.