Sr./Staff AI Server Platform Architect

MediaTek; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 256,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

MediaTek’s Data Center team is seeking an AI Server Platform Architect to own the xPU platform integration and server board/compute tray. You will define board architecture, tray power/thermal envelopes, and support chassis integration with the Rack Thermal & Mechanical Architect.

You will also lead system bring-up, validation, reliability and safety/EMC compliance for the team, co‑own rack bring‑up with the Rack System Architect and Technical Project Manager, and work closely with third‑party

Qualifications

• Education: BS/MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• Experience: 8+ years in datacenter server or system platform design.
• Interconnect & memory: PCIe Gen5/6, CXL, DDR/HBM and high-speed signal integrity.
• Management: BMC/OpenBMC, Redfish and firmware enablement.
• Bring-up & debug: Hands-on lab bring-up.

Responsibilities

• Own platform-level xPU integration requirements (power, thermal, signal integrity, form factor).
• Define server board and tray architecture (xPU, host CPU, memory, PCIe/NVLink, BMC, on-board power).
• Set tray power and thermal envelopes; implement power capping and management policy.
• Support tray envelopes, serviceability, hot-swap and cabling with Rack Thermal & Mechanical Architect.
• Lead system bring-up and debug with firmware, BIOS and BMC teams.
• Own test plan for validation, reliability, and MTBF; perform failure analysis.
• Drive safety, EMC and regulatory certification (UL/IEC 62368-1, FCC/CE).
• Run design reviews and NPI readiness with ODMs.

Skills

Datacenter server design

PCIe Gen5/6

CXL

HBM memory interfaces

BMC/OpenBMC

Redfish API

System bring-up

Education

Bachelor/Master in EE/CE/CS

Tools

Power measurement tools

Job description

MediaTek’s Data Center team is at the forefront of innovation, driving the development of cutting-edge technologies that power the world's most advanced data centers. We are a dynamic group of system architects, packaging technology developers, and SoC design experts dedicated to creating high-performance, efficient, and reliable solutions. Our team collaborates closely to push the boundaries of technology, ensuring optimal performance, power efficiency, and scalability for data center applications. Join our Data Center team and be a part of the technological revolution that is shaping the future of data centers. If you are passionate about innovation and have the expertise to drive strategic technology development, we would love to hear from you.About the RoleWe are seeking an AI Server Platform Architect to own the compute building block of the rack: xPU (ASIC) platform integration and the server board/compute tray that carries it. You will define board and tray architecture, xPU platform requirements and tray‑level power and thermal envelopes, and support chassis integration with the Rack Thermal & Mechanical Architect. You will also lead system bring‑up, validation, reliability and safety/EMC compliance for the team, co‑own rack bring‑up with the Rack System Architect and Technical Project Manager, and work closely with third‑party ODM vendors and CSP/OEM and Datacenter customers to drive co‑engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• xPU integration: Own platform-level requirements for the xPU (power, thermal, signal integrity, form factor) with the silicon team.
• Compute tray architecture: Define server board and tray architecture (xPU, host CPU, memory, PCIe/NVLink, BMC, on‑board power).
• Platform power/thermal: Set tray power and thermal envelopes, power capping and management policy.
• Chassis integration: Support the Rack Thermal & Mechanical Architect on tray envelopes, serviceability, hot‑swap and cabling.
• Fabric attach: Support the AI Rack Network Architect on NVLink Fusion and NVLink switch connectivity.
• Bring‑up: Lead hands‑on system bring‑up and debug with firmware, BIOS and BMC teams.
• Validation & reliability: Own the test plan (functional, stress, burn‑in, MTBF) and failure analysis.
• Compliance: Drive safety, EMC and regulatory certification (UL/IEC 62368‑1, FCC/CE).
• ODM/OEM: Run design reviews and NPI readiness with manufacturing partners.

Main Requirements and Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Education: BS/MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• Experience: 8+ years in datacenter server or system platform design.
• Interconnect & memory: PCIe Gen5/6, CXL, DDR/HBM and high-speed signal integrity.
• Management: BMC/OpenBMC, Redfish and firmware enablement.
• Bring‑up & debug: Hands‑on lab bring‑up with scopes, protocol analyzers and power measurement.
• Compliance: Safety, EMC and reliability qualification processes.

Preferred Experience

• NPI and manufacturing ramp experience with ODMs.
• Customer‑facing platform qualification with CSPs.

• Salary range: $150,000- $256,000
• Employee may be eligible for performance bonus, short and long term incentive programs. Actual total compensation will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience and qualifications. In addition, MediaTek provides a variety of benefits including comprehensive health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays, Sick Leave, Vacation time, Parental leave, 401K and more.
• MediaTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.