Hardware – Machine Design Engineer

Designworks Talent LLC

Principal Hardware / Machine Design Engineer leading GPU server design and architecture for a rapidly growing AI infrastructure company. Collaborating with hardware vendors and driving innovative solutions.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeBellevue • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and configuring GPU servers and rack-scale infrastructure, with a strong focus on vendor reference architectures from NVIDIA and AMD. Capable of leading hardware validation and establishing engineering standards for large-scale deployments in AI and data center environments.

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GPU Server ArchitectureRack-Level Infrastructure DesignCollaboration with ODMs and OEMsEvaluation of AI WorkloadsSenior Technical Leadership

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Hard Skills

GPU-Based Server DesignRack Infrastructure DesignPower DistributionThermal DesignCable ManagementMechanical IntegrationHardware ValidationProduction ReadinessArchitectural Trade-Off EvaluationLarge-Scale Compute Platforms

Soft Skills

CollaborationLeadership

Industry Keywords

NVIDIA EcosystemAMD EcosystemHyperscale CloudAI InfrastructureHPCData Center Environments

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 closely 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 to determine their suitability for next-generation AI workloads.
Collaborate with data center engineering, networking, infrastructure, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration across facilities and production environments.
Balance performance, reliability, manufacturability, scalability, and total cost of ownership when designing infrastructure solutions.
Support hardware validation, qualification, and production readiness for large-scale deployments.
Help establish engineering standards, hardware specifications, and design best practices as the infrastructure organization grows.

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base pay for Bellevue market
Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus, and long term incentives. These awards are allocated based on individual performance
U.S. based employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, employees also receive per calendar year, paid holidays.