Hardware Engineering Architect, Server

Jabil

. lead system-level architecture planning for Server/AI platforms, including product configuration definition, functional partitioning, and mechanical/thermal/power/cooling feasibility alignment .

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $164,200 - $295,600 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Airflow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

lead system-level architecture planning for Server/AI platforms, including product configuration definition, functional partitioning, and mechanical/thermal/power/cooling feasibility alignment
drive the definition of system requirements, interface specifications, and early configuration options (e.g., GPU, accelerator, storage, and compute servers)
conduct architectural trade-off analysis balancing performance, cost, power, scalability, and manufacturability
collaborate with EE, thermal, mechanical, BMC, and firmware architects to form a complete product-level concept package
work with Architecture and BU teams to evaluate RFQ/RFI requirements and generate competitive architecture proposals
define and propose system topologies, mechanical footprints, airflow design, I/O mappings, and cabling options
interface with customers and internal stakeholders to align design intent and value proposition during the concept phase
present and document concept proposals that include block diagrams, design strategy, trade-off summary, and risk evaluation
stay up to date with Open Compute (OCP), Computer Express Link (CXL) or Open BMC
evaluate and integrate technology enablers such as PCIe Gen5/6, high-efficiency power stages, and new materials
participate in roadmap planning with BU/CTO to ensure platform reusability and alignment with future-generation technologies
define how electrical, mechanical, thermal, and firmware domains interact to support functional and performance goals
coordinate platform-level integration strategies including MB placement, airflow optimization, and system serviceability
align system-level DFM/EMC/thermal reliability requirements in early phase and guide downstream teams with clear targets
lead the creation of architecture decks, system requirements, platform-level block diagrams, and BoM-level feasibility plans
drive internal and customer-facing design reviews for architecture alignment and requirement sign-off
maintain issue-tracking and lessons-learned documentation to improve future concept efficiency

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
15+ years of experience in data center system/server architecture
demonstrated experience leading concept-phase architecture for AI/server products
ability to research and explore unfamiliar technologies and concepts with an eye towards feasibility
familiarity with the Intel, AMD, Nvidia or ARM CPU/GPU architectures
familiarity with PCB board materials and construction techniques
high-level understanding of voltage regulators related to types of VR architectures, trade-offs, efficiency, thermals, and critical VR components
ability to use industry standard ECAD tools to review layouts and schematics
fluency in the mechanical, firmware and software domain
fluency in the thermal domain

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment
4 weeks of paid parental leave
11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly
401(k) retirement plan
employee stock purchase plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

system-level architectureproduct configuration definitionfunctional partitioningarchitectural trade-off analysissystem requirementsinterface specificationsmechanical designthermal designpower managementcooling feasibility

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationleadershipproblem-solvingresearchconcept developmentpresentationdocumentationstakeholder alignmentproject management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Computer EngineeringMaster’s degree in related field