Hardware development manager

Job Description

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is looking for an experienced Senior Manager to lead advanced modeling initiatives supporting the performance, resiliency, and efficiency of OCI's hyperscale data centers. This role has a strong emphasis on thermal and power management through computational modeling, data analytics, and continuous innovation. The successful candidate will manage a technical team dedicated to optimizing thermal performance, power distribution, and energy efficiency to enable the next generation of cloud and AI workloads.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of engineers in performing thermal and power system modeling, analysis, and validation for data center facilities and IT equipment.

• Oversee computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and Model Based Design (MBD) modeling for thermal management to optimize cooling strategies and facility designs.

• Direct dynamic power distribution modeling, including scenario simulation, load balancing, and integration with on-site generation (OSG) systems.

• Develop, maintain, and promote engineering standards, simulation methodologies, and best practices for data center thermal and power systems.

• Collaborate with hardware development and infrastructure teams to align facility modeling with IT equipment requirements and performance targets.

• Implement telemetry and data analytics frameworks to monitor, analyze, and enhance the efficiency and reliability of thermal and power management systems.

• Evaluate new modeling tools, simulation technologies, and energy optimization solutions for continuous improvement.

• Provide technical guidance to internal stakeholders and present modeling outcomes, risk assessments, and recommended solutions to leadership.

• Mentor, coach, and develop talent within the modeling team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent technical field (Master's preferred).

• 7+ years of experience in data center engineering, with at least 2 years in a technical management or lead modeling role.

• Demonstrated expertise in thermal and power modeling for mission-critical infrastructure, including CFD and MBD.

• Solid knowledge of IT hardware requirements, cooling systems, and data center infrastructure.

• Experience implementing data telemetry, collection, and analytics to optimize operational performance.

• Track record of managing engineering projects and working cross-functionally across technical and operational teams.

• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Applied Physics, or related technical discipline.

• Experience with large-scale (hyperscale) cloud and AI-driven data centers.

• Knowledge of renewable energy integration, microgrids, and advanced energy storage.

• Familiarity with AI/ML-driven predictive modeling and automation for thermal and power management.

• Experience in both new construction and retrofit/expansion of data center projects.

• Vendor and partner management experience in engineering services or technology development.

Disclaimer:

Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $120,100 to $251,600 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:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion

Short term disability and long term disability

Life insurance and AD&D

Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)

Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts

Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits

401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match

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.

11 paid holidays

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.

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Financial planning and group legal

Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

The 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 - M3

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