SYNNEX Corp

System Thermal Engineer - AI and Compute Server Development

SYNNEX Corp$181K — $240K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Thermal Engineering or related field.
  • 8+ years of hands-on thermal design experience for servers or high-power electronics.
  • Experience with liquid cooling and hyperscale deployments preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of airflow, thermal design, heatsinks, and cold plates.
  • Proficient with CFD and thermal modeling tools, and lab instrumentation techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimize thermal designs for high-power components in air-cooled and liquid-cooled platforms.
  • Perform CFD and thermal simulations for component placement and cooling evaluations.
  • Instrument systems for thermal characterization and validate results against simulations.
  • Assist in thermal bring-up and debug processes during various testing phases.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed thermal requirements into product designs.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Collaborative work environment alongside experienced teams.
  • Hands-on role in cutting-edge technology for AI and compute servers.
  • Exposure to advanced thermal management techniques and hyperscale systems.
Full Job Description
As a Staff-level System Thermal Engineer, you will execute hands-on thermal design and validation for Hyve's next-generation AI and compute servers, working alongside the Principal thermal lead and cross-functional hardware teams. You will design and test air-cooled and liquid-cooled solutions, run thermal and CFD analysis, and support bring-up and production ramp to ensure platforms meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability targets.
Core Responsibilities
  • System thermal design. Develop and optimize airflow paths, heatsinks, cold plates, and fan/ducting solutions for high-power GPU, CPU, VR, and memory components across air-cooled and liquid-cooled platforms.
  • Thermal modeling and analysis. Perform CFD and thermal simulations to guide component placement, system layout, and cooling margin evaluation under worst-case workloads and environmental conditions.
  • Lab validation. Instrument systems with temperature, flow, and pressure sensors; execute thermal characterization, stress testing, and margin validation, and correlate results with simulation.
  • Bring-up and debug. Support thermal bring-up during EVT/DVT/PVT, debug hotspots and airflow/flow inefficiencies, and help drive corrective actions through factory ramp.
  • Cross-functional execution. Collaborate with mechanical, hardware, power, and manufacturing teams to embed thermal requirements into board layouts, mechanical stackups, and rack packaging, and participate in design reviews with data-driven recommendations.
Required Qualifications & Skills
  • Education: Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Experience: 8+ years of hands-on thermal design experience for servers, GPU platforms, or high-power electronics, including system bring-up and validation. Exposure to liquid cooling and hyperscale deployments preferred.
  • Technical expertise: Solid working knowledge of airflow and thermal design, heatsinks and cold plates, CFD/thermal modeling tools, and lab instrumentation and measurement techniques.
  • Working style: Hands-on problem solver comfortable in lab environments, with the ability to turn thermal data into practical design changes and communicate clearly across teams.

Compensation: $ 181,000 to $240,000

About SYNNEX Corp

SYNNEX Corporation is a business process services company that provides services in distribution, contract assembly, and global business services. The company operates in two segments, Distribution Services and Global Business Services (GBS). The Distribution Services segment distributes computer systems, peripherals, system components, software, networking equipment, and complementary products to various customers, such as value-added resellers, system integrators, and retailers, as well as provides assembly services to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), including integrated supply chain management, build-to-order, and configure-to-order system configurations, materials management, and logistics. The GBS segment offers various services comprising customer management, software development, web hosting, hosted software, domain name registration, and back-office processing. This segment delivers its services through voice, chat, Web, email, and digital print. It also sells products complementary to these service offerings in China. In addition, SYNNEX Corporation offers various financial services, including net terms, third party leasing and floor plan financing, letters of credit, and arrangements to collect payments directly from the end-user; online services; and marketing services, as well as technical support services consisting of pre and post-sales support. The company serves resellers, retailers, and OEMs located worldwide. SYNNEX Corporation, formerly known as SYNNEX Information Technologies, Inc., was founded in 1980 is headquartered in Fremont, California.

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Choosing to work at SYNNEX means opting for a career that comes with competitive benefits and a workplace culture that promotes balance and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, vision, and dental insurance, employee wellness programs, and flexible working arrangements. At SYNNEX, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone is respected for their unique contributions.

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22,000 employees
Market Cap
$9 billion
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Net Income
$529.1 million
5 Year Trend
+17.6%
Revenue
$24.6 billion
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