Rack Level Integration Engineer
Santa Clara, CA - Onsite
Full Time
The ideal candidate will possess strong hands-on experience with rack-level integration, AI compute rack architectures, hardware/software validation, and high-performance infrastructure environments. This role requires expertise in integrating servers, accelerators, networking switches, optical interconnects, power systems, and cooling solutions into highly optimized rack-scale platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Rack-Level Integration & Validation

• Lead rack-level integration activities for AI compute rack solutions and photonic fabric technologies.
• Integrate and validate all hardware and software elements within AI compute rack environments.
• Ensure compatibility, connectivity, stability, and optimal rack-level performance across integrated systems.
• Execute hands-on rack assembly, racking, stacking, and high-touch integration procedures.

Optical Interconnect & Infrastructure Integration

• Integrate rack-level optical interconnect technologies and optical backplane solutions.
• Configure and validate networking switches, servers, accelerators, smart PDUs, cooling systems, and power shelves.
• Support rack-level management functions including monitoring, automation, and system control capabilities.

Testing, Qualification & Performance Optimization

• Set up, test, troubleshoot, and qualify complete rack-level solutions.
• Ensure rack systems meet stringent performance, reliability, efficiency, and scalability benchmarks.
• Conduct validation testing and performance analysis across integrated AI compute environments.
• Troubleshoot hardware, thermal, power, and connectivity-related issues.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Documentation

• Collaborate with hardware engineers, design teams, program managers, vendors, and customers.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for rack integration activities, testing, and configurations.
• Support technical problem-solving across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and integration best practices.

Required Qualifications
Must-Have Skills

• Rack-Level Integration
• AI Compute Rack Architecture
• Rack-Level Validation & Qualification
• Hardware & Software Integration
• Optical Interconnect Integration
• Rack Management Functions
• Power Distribution Systems (PDUs)
• Rack Assembly / Racking & Stacking
• Performance Testing & Benchmarking
• Mechanical & Thermal CAD Tools
• Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
• Cross-Functional Engineering Collaboration

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Related Engineering Field

OR

• Master's Degree / PhD with relevant experience

Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal degree.
Experience

• Minimum 3+ years of hands-on rack-level integration experience.
• Experience working in high-tech or semiconductor industry environments.
• Experience integrating AI compute rack components and infrastructure systems.
• Proven experience validating rack-level solutions for performance and reliability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with rack-level optical interconnects.
• Experience supporting AI infrastructure or high-performance compute environments.
• Familiarity with cooling systems and thermal optimization.
• Experience integrating accelerators, networking switches, and photonic fabrics.
• Strong understanding of rack automation and monitoring systems.

Work Environment

• Fully onsite engineering lab environment in Santa Clara, CA.
• Hands-on integration and validation role.
• Fast-paced high-tech product development environment.
• Cross-functional collaboration with global engineering teams.

Recruiter Submission Template

Full Name:
Degree Major with University and Completion Year:
Highest Education Level (Bachelor's / Master's / PhD):
Total Years of Rack-Level Integration Experience:
Total Years of AI Compute Infrastructure Experience:
Experience with Rack-Level Optical Interconnects:
Experience Integrating AI Compute Rack Components:
Experience with:

• Servers:
• Accelerators:
• Networking Switches:
• Optical Backplanes:
• Power Shelves:
• Cooling Solutions:

Experience with Smart PDUs / Power Distribution Systems:
Experience with Rack-Level Management Functions & Monitoring:
Experience with Mechanical & Thermal CAD Tools:
Experience Testing & Qualifying Rack-Level Solutions:
Experience Troubleshooting Rack-Level Hardware/Software Issues:
Experience with Racking & Stacking Procedures:
Experience Working in High-Tech / Semiconductor Environments:
Experience Collaborating with Cross-Functional Engineering Teams:
Experience Creating Technical Documentation:
Familiarity with AI Infrastructure / HPC Environments:
Motivation / Reason for Relocation (if not local to Santa Clara, CA)
Motivation / Reason for interest in this position:
Contact Number:
Email ID:
LinkedIn Profile URL:
Full Address (Street, City, State, Zip Code):
Notice Period (in weeks):
Current Work Authorization Status (US):
Expected Salary:
Are you able to relocate on your own expenses and work onsite in Santa Clara, CA (Yes/No):