Data Center Systems Engineer (MDC)

Leads integration of electrical, thermal, mechanical, and networking systems in modular data centers for high-density AI compute. Ensures compatibility with power sources, optimizes thermal management, and supports transition to liquid cooling with 6+ years systems engineering experience.

About the job

What You'll Be Working On

I. Physical-to-Digital Integration

System Convergence: Lead the integration of electrical, thermal, mechanical, and networking systems for the Spark MDC to support high-density compute requirements.
Power Architecture: Collaborate with Electrical Engineers to refine site one-line diagrams and internal power distribution, ensuring compatibility with grid-scale and microgrid power sources, including Spark-level back-up power systems.
Network Fabric: Partner with the Networking team to incorporate and standardize the deployment of leaf/spine switches and fiber management within the MDC, optimizing for both East-West (InfiniBand) and North-South connectivity. Ensure that connectivity of MDC to fiber etc is properly designed and accounted for.
Thermal Management: Partner and collaborate with CI (Crusoe Industries), & Product team to ensure internal thermal management of the MDC provides the proper environment to optimize compute/GPU performance and eliminate thermal throttling of any/all compute & networking functions.

II. Roadmap Evolution (Liquid Cooling)

Thermal Transition: Support the engineering transition from air-cooled to liquid-cooled (DLC/CDU) architectures, focusing on the systems-level impacts on power density and cooling efficiency.
Prototyping: Assist R&D in the testing and validation of next-gen "Spark" prototypes designed for next generation chip architectures.

III. Technical Standardization & Support

Manufacturability: Transition the Spark from a pilot-phase asset to a standardized, manufacturable product with documentation ready for contract manufacturing partners, including and incorporating best-in class DFM practices.
Tier 3 Support: Act as the technical escalation point for field teams during the commissioning of complex, multi-unit deployments.

What You'll Bring to the Team

Systems Engineering Mastery: 6+ years in systems engineering or data center design, with a track record of integrating complex power and mechanical systems.
Power & Thermal Fluency: Deep understanding of medium-voltage power distribution and industrial-scale cooling; specific experience with the transition to liquid-cooled (DLC) systems is highly preferred.
Networking Integration: Practical knowledge of high-speed data center networking topologies (InfiniBand/RoCE) and the physical layer requirements for large-scale GPU clusters.
Vertical Integration Mindset: Experience working in environments where hardware and software are co-developed, requiring frequent collaboration with firmware and cloud networking teams.
Compliance & Standards: Knowledge of UL/CE listing processes and NEC requirements for modular or containerized equipment.
Technical Communication: Ability to translate complex engineering tradeoffs into clear decision frameworks for non-technical leadership.
Mountaineer Spirit: A relentless focus on technical preparation, safety-first design, and mastery of integration tools.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Restricted Stock Units
Paid time off & paid holidays
Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
Employer contributions to HSA account
Paid parental leave
Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
Professional development & tuition reimbursement
Mental health & wellness support
Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
Cell phone stipend
401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
Volunteer time off

Compensation Range

Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $148,740 - $170,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicants knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.