Lead Reliability Engineer

Job Description: 

We are looking for a Lead Reliability Engineer to spearhead reliability efforts specifically tailored for datacenter and high-performance computing (HPC) applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in reliability engineering with a focus on these critical environments, ensuring the robustness and uptime of our systems in demanding operational scenarios.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Develop and implement reliability strategies, standards, and processes customized for datacenter and high-performance computing applications, addressing unique challenges such as thermal management, power integrity, and workload variability.
• Lead reliability testing and qualification activities tailored for datacenter and HPC environments, including stress testing, thermal cycling, and performance degradation analysis.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware design, systems engineering, and datacenter operations, to integrate reliability considerations into product development and deployment processes.
• Conduct thorough reliability analyses specific to datacenter and HPC applications, such as MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) calculations, system-level fault tolerance assessments, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Define reliability requirements and specifications for new products targeting datacenter and HPC markets, working closely with design teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer expectations.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for reliability issues identified in datacenter and HPC environments, driving continuous improvement initiatives and implementing best practices.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends in datacenter and HPC reliability engineering, leveraging this knowledge to enhance the reliability and performance of our systems.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; Master’s or PhD degree preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in reliability engineering, with a focus on datacenter and high-performance computing applications at component, board and system level.
• Very strong understanding on physics of failures to drive material and process improvements for components
• Strong understanding of reliability principles, methodologies, and tools relevant to datacenter and HPC environments, such as reliability modeling, fault tolerance techniques, and performance optimization strategies.
• Experience working with industry standards and guidelines specific to datacenter and HPC reliability, such as GR-468 and other relevant datacenter component qualification requirements.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive reliability initiatives in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to perform detailed root cause analysis in complex systems.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders in the datacenter and HPC ecosystem.

Location: Bay Area location is preferred.

For California location:

As an early startup experiencing explosive growth, we offer an extremely attractive total compensation package, inclusive of competitive base salary and a generous grant of our valuable early-stage equity.  The target base salary for this role is approximately $175,000.00 - $200,000.00. The base salary offered may be slightly higher or lower than the target base salary, based on the final scope as determined by the depth of the experience and skills demonstrated by candidate in the interviews.