Principal Hardware Design Engineer

Designworks Talent LLC

. Lead the design and configuration of GPU servers and rack-scale infrastructure using vendor reference architectures from NVIDIA, AMD, and emerging AI hardware providers .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeBellevue • Washington • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in designing GPU-based servers and rack infrastructure, with a strong understanding of power distribution, thermal design, and mechanical integration. Capable of leading hardware validation and establishing engineering standards for large-scale deployments in AI and data center environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

GPU Server ArchitectureNVIDIA EcosystemAMD EcosystemRack-Level InfrastructureLarge-Scale Data Center Environments

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Hard Skills

GPU-Based Server DesignRack Infrastructure DesignCustom Hardware DevelopmentHardware ValidationThermal DesignMechanical LayoutPower DistributionCable ManagementPerformance EvaluationArchitectural Trade-Off Analysis

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipCollaborationProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

AI InfrastructureHPCHyperscale CloudODMOEM

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AirflowCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and configuration of GPU servers and rack-scale infrastructure using vendor reference architectures from NVIDIA, AMD, and emerging AI hardware providers
Partner with ODMs and OEMs to develop, validate, and optimize custom hardware platforms for production deployment
Own rack-level architecture, including mechanical layout, power distribution, thermal design, cable management, serviceability, and deployment standards
Evaluate new GPU platforms, server technologies, and hardware innovations for next-generation AI workloads
Collaborate with data center engineering, networking, infrastructure, and operations teams on facility and production integration
Balance performance, reliability, manufacturability, scalability, and total cost of ownership
Support hardware validation, qualification, and production readiness for large-scale deployments
Establish engineering standards, hardware specifications, and design best practices
Influence long-term hardware architecture and infrastructure strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive experience designing GPU-based servers, rack infrastructure, or large-scale compute platforms
Deep knowledge of GPU server architecture and vendor reference designs, particularly NVIDIA and AMD ecosystems
Experience working directly with ODMs and OEM partners to design, customize, qualify, and manufacture production hardware
Strong understanding of rack-level infrastructure, including power, cooling, airflow, mechanical integration, cable management, and serviceability
Experience supporting hyperscale cloud, AI infrastructure, HPC, or large-scale data center environments
Ability to evaluate architectural trade-offs across performance, scalability, reliability, and cost
Comfortable operating as a senior technical leader within a fast-moving, high-growth engineering organization
U.S. work authorization required
Visa sponsorship is not currently available
Willingness to work at least three days per week in the Bellevue office once the permanent office is established

Benefits

Comp & perks

Certain roles are eligible for merit increases, annual bonus, and long-term incentives based on individual performance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for U.S.-based employees
401(k) plan and company match
Paid holidays per calendar year
Hybrid work arrangement
Opportunity to influence technical direction, engineering standards, and infrastructure strategy
Autonomy and impact of a startup environment backed by substantial long-term investment