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Hardware Platform Engineer – Data Center Systems & Rack Integration

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Hardware Platform Engineer – Data Center Systems & Rack Integration

full-timePosted: Apr 1, 2026Updated: Aug 27, 2026United States

Job Description

As compute density and cooling complexity increase, OCI depends on hardware platforms that are both innovative and deployable at scale. This role ensures new designs are consistent, practical, and ready for global deployment. Key ResponsibilitiesHardware Platform Development & IntegrationLead integration of rack-level hardware platforms for data center deploymentEnsure designs meet requirements for mechanical integrity, thermal performance, serviceability, and scaleDrive system-level design across compute, cooling, and infrastructure interfacesPartner with internal and external teams to validate designsData Center Interface & Deployment ReadinessDefine platform interfaces with infrastructure, including:Liquid cooling (CDUs, fluid routing, connections)Installation, transport, and handlingFacility interfaces (space, power, cooling, serviceability)Ensure deployment readiness and resolve gaps impacting scaleTelemetry & ObservabilityDefine telemetry requirements (power, temperature, flow, pressure, system health)Ensure instrumentation is enabled at deploymentPartner with software/data teams to support monitoring and analysisIdentify and close gaps in telemetry coverage and data qualityStandards & DocumentationDrive standardization across rack platformsEstablish best practices for connections, transport, leak detection, and instrumentationMaintain documentation as a source of truthCross-Functional LeadershipCollaborate across OHD, engineering, operations, supply chain, and software teamsAlign with external partners (OEMs, silicon vendors)Drive technical decisions and bring structure to complex effortsIssue Resolution & Continuous ImprovementTrack and resolve platform issues, especially during early deploymentLead root cause analysis and corrective actionsUse field data and telemetry insights to improve designs and processesRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline6+ years in hardware engineering, mechanical systems, or data center infrastructureExperience with complex, rack- or system-level hardwareStrong foundation in mechanical, thermal, and/or fluid systemsExperience with hardware instrumentation/telemetry is a plusProven ability to drive outcomes across teamsStrong problem-solving and communication skillsPreferred QualificationsData center infrastructure and rack-level design experienceFamiliarity with liquid cooling (e.g., direct-to-chip, CDU systems)Experience with platform standardization or system integration at scaleExperience working with hardware vendors or OEMsExposure to high-density compute platforms (e.g., GPUs)Experience supporting deployment or commissioningFamiliarity with telemetry or performance monitoring systemsWhat We’re Looking ForOwnership: Takes responsibility beyond defined scopeSystems Thinking: Understands hardware, infrastructure, and operations holisticallyExecution: Drives progress in ambiguityCollaboration: Influences across teamsDetail Orientation: Ensures designs are practical and deployment-ready Disclaimer:Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations onlyUS: Hiring Range in USD from: $114,600 to $234,600 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion2. Short term disability and long term disability3. Life insurance and AD&D4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.9. 11 paid holidays10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.11. Paid parental leave12. Adoption assistance13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan14. Financial planning and group legal15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insuranceThe role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.Career Level - IC4

Locations

  • United States

Salary

114,600 - 234,600 USD / yearly

Skills Required

  • complexintermediate
  • hardware instrumentation/telemetry is a plusintermediate
  • liquid coolingintermediate
  • platform standardizationintermediate
  • telemetryintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline (degree in mechanical engineering or closely related discipline)
  • 6+ years in hardware engineering, mechanical systems, or data center infrastructure (experience, 6 years)
  • Experience with complex, rack- or system-level hardware (experience)
  • Strong foundation in mechanical, thermal, and/or fluid systems (experience)
  • Experience with hardware instrumentation/telemetry is a plus (experience)
  • Proven ability to drive outcomes across teams (experience)
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills (experience)
  • Ownership: Takes responsibility beyond defined scope (experience)
  • Systems Thinking: Understands hardware, infrastructure, and operations holistically (experience)
  • Execution: Drives progress in ambiguity (experience)
  • Collaboration: Influences across teams (experience)
  • Detail Orientation: Ensures designs are practical and deployment-ready (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Data center infrastructure and rack-level design experience (experience)
  • Familiarity with liquid cooling (e.g., direct-to-chip, CDU systems) (experience)
  • Experience with platform standardization or system integration at scale (experience)
  • Experience working with hardware vendors or OEMs (experience)
  • Exposure to high-density compute platforms (e.g., GPUs) (experience)
  • Experience supporting deployment or commissioning (experience)
  • Familiarity with telemetry or performance monitoring systems (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Hardware Platform Development & Integration
  • Lead integration of rack-level hardware platforms for data center deployment
  • Ensure designs meet requirements for mechanical integrity, thermal performance, serviceability, and scale
  • Drive system-level design across compute, cooling, and infrastructure interfaces
  • Partner with internal and external teams to validate designs
  • Data Center Interface & Deployment Readiness
  • Define platform interfaces with infrastructure, including:Liquid cooling (CDUs, fluid routing, connections)Installation, transport, and handlingFacility interfaces (space, power, cooling, serviceability)
  • Ensure deployment readiness and resolve gaps impacting scale
  • Telemetry & Observability
  • Define telemetry requirements (power, temperature, flow, pressure, system health)
  • Ensure instrumentation is enabled at deployment
  • Partner with software/data teams to support monitoring and analysis
  • Identify and close gaps in telemetry coverage and data quality
  • Standards & Documentation
  • Drive standardization across rack platforms
  • Establish best practices for connections, transport, leak detection, and instrumentation
  • Maintain documentation as a source of truth
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Collaborate across OHD, engineering, operations, supply chain, and software teams
  • Align with external partners (OEMs, silicon vendors)
  • Drive technical decisions and bring structure to complex efforts
  • Issue Resolution & Continuous Improvement
  • Track and resolve platform issues, especially during early deployment
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions
  • Use field data and telemetry insights to improve designs and processes

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