Thermal Engineer

DensityAI; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grant

Medical dental vision

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

DensityAI seeks an experienced thermal design engineer to own package-level thermals from concept through production. This hands-on role emphasizes validation, testing, and close alignment with measurements.

You will run Ansys Icepak simulations and 1D flow models, collaborate with packaging, mechanical, electrical teams, and vendors to optimize power delivery for AI accelerators. Responsibilities include developing test plans, performing CFD, modeling, and signoff, plus enabling AI-assisted

Qualifications

• 5+ years of thermal design experience on advanced compute hardware from concept through production.
• Strong background in heat transfer and fluid dynamics fundamentals.
• Hands-on with CFD tools and 1D flow networks for system-level analysis.

Responsibilities

• Own package-level thermal design and the thermal solution from concept through production.
• Own thermal validation and verification; build test plans and close the loop between measurement and model.
• Drive hands-on thermal simulations in Ansys Icepak and 1D flow modeling for system-level analysis.
• Support system-level thermal design for datacenter applications; engage with vendors on development.
• Use AI-assisted tool flows to accelerate modeling, data processing, and signoff timelines.

Skills

Thermal design

Ansys Icepak

CFD analysis

1D flow modeling

Heat transfer fundamentals

Vendor collaboration

Data-driven optimization

Tools

Ansys Icepak

Macroflow

Job description

We'regrowing the thermal team,soyou'llhave real scope and a say in how the function is built.

You will own the thermal design thatenablesour AI accelerators— from the silicon package out to thesystem-level.You'lltake thermal solutions from concept through production: building the models, running the simulations, designing the solution, and then proving it on real hardware. This is a hands-on role with a heavy validationcomponent—you'llspend as much time closing the gap between your model and your measurements asbuildingthe model in the first place.You'llwork directly with vendors on thermal solution development, and with our packaging, mechanical, and electrical teams on the tradeoffs that decide how much power we canputthrough a part.

What You'll Do

• Own package-level thermal design and the thermal solution that supports it, from concept through production.
• Own thermal validation and verification — build the test plans, run them, and close the loop between measurement and model.
• Drive hands-on thermal simulation s in Ansys Icepak (or equivalent) and 1D flow network modeling ( Macroflow or equivalent) for system - level analysis.
• Support system-level thermal design for datacenter applications and engage directly with vendors on thermal solution development.
• Use and develop AI - assisted tool flows to accelerate thermal modeling, data processing, and signoff timelines.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of thermal design experience on advanced compute hardware , with demonstrated ownership of a thermal design from concept through production
• Exceptional abilities in thermal design and analysis: strong background in heat transfer and fluid dynamics fundamentals
• Hands-on with Ansys Icepak (or equivalent) for detailed CFD, and with 1D flow network tools ( Macroflow or equivalent) for system-level analysis
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with packaging, mechanical, electrical, and vendor partners to converge and validate thermal solutions
• Experience in designing liquid cooled solutions for data center applications
• Experience with TIM selection and characterization
• Ability to distill complex thermal data into actionable recommendations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Hands-on thermal measurement and characterization experience -- thermal test development, instrumentation, and test-to-model correlation. Experience establishing thermal test capability from the ground up is a plus

Compensation

Final offers depend on level, location, and skills relevant to the role. Additional compensation: equity grant per company guidelines; medical / dental / vision; 401(k); standard PTO.

DensityAI sponsors qualified candidates for H-1B, O-1, TN, E-3, and other employment-based visas, and we welcome applicants on F-1 OPT and STEM-OPT. Work authorization is required at start; we provide immigration support to secure or transfer status.

Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience and relevant certifications.

$190,000 - $230,000 USD

Export Controls

Aspects of this role may involve access to information subject to U.S. export controls (EAR/ITAR). We may discuss licensing or scope adjustments during the interview.

DensityAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40+), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. We comply with the California CROWN Act and provide reasonable accommodations on request.