Flexcompute · 8 hours ago
Lead of Thermal Systems & Simulation (Semiconductor)
Watertown, Massachusetts, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
8+ years expFlexcompute is an early-stage technology startup that develops ultra-fast simulation technology to help companies design and optimize technology products. The Lead of Thermal Systems & Simulation will spearhead the company's entry into the chip cooling industry, utilizing proprietary simulation technology to assist customers in designing advanced cooling systems for AI and HPC hardware.
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Responsibilities
Define how Flexcompute’s solver technology can be optimized for thermal management, including microfluidics, phase-change materials, and 3D IC packaging
Act as the primary subject matter expert (SME) for chip cooling, bridging the gap between our internal solver developers and external hardware architects
Work directly with Tier 1 semiconductor companies and Hyperscalers to solve complex thermal challenges using Flexcompute’s simulation platform
Demonstrate the superiority of our fast-cycle simulation over legacy CFD tools to industry leaders at Nvidia, Intel, TSMC, and cooling specialists
Eventually recruit and mentor a team of thermal application engineers to support our growing portfolio in the semiconductor space
Qualification
Required
PhD or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field with a focus on Heat Transfer and Fluid Dynamics
8+ years in thermal management for electronics. You have likely led thermal architecture for high-TDP processors or high-performance server systems
Expert-level proficiency in thermal simulation tools. You must understand the underlying physics well enough to articulate why a GPU-accelerated or novel solver approach is transformative
Deep familiarity with the roadmap of AI hardware, OCP (Open Compute Project) standards, and the transition from air to liquid cooling
Preferred
You are frustrated by the slow turnaround times of current CAE software
You have the network to open doors at major foundries and data center equipment manufacturers
Benefits
Competitive compensation with equity of a fast-growing startup.
Medical, dental, and vision health insurance.
401(k) Contribution.
Gym allowance.
Friendly, thoughtful, and intelligent coworkers.
Company
Flexcompute
FlexCompute is an IT company that specializes in providing solutions related to simulation.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$81.86MKey Investors
CoatueNational Science Foundation
2024-07-09Series Unknown· $53M
2021-11-29Series B· $22M
2020-11-19Series Unknown· $5.2M
Leadership Team
Qiqi Wang
Founding Technologist and Chief Visionary
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