[Remote] Thermal & Cooling Liquid Engineer (SME)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Riot Platforms, Inc. is a leader in building digital infrastructure, aiming to empower the future of this sector. They are seeking a Liquid Cooling Subject Matter Expert (SME) to oversee the deployment and management of industrial-scale liquid cooling systems, ensuring reliability and performance in high-density computing environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead the technical strategy for industrial liquid cooling systems, including large-scale direct-to-chip, cold-plate, and immersion deployments
- Apply thermal theory to validate system-level heat balance, fluid chemistry, and heat exchanger performance
- Support end-to-end liquid-cooled rack deployments, providing project management support for full lifecycle execution
- Serve as a subject matter expert in valves, pumps, VFD controls, and piping hydraulics to ensure stable flow and pressure management
- Define and optimize control logic, alarm thresholds, and fail-safe interlocks in collaboration with automation teams (PLC/BMS)
- Support commissioning activities for liquid systems, including hydro-testing, flow balancing, and thermal validation under load
- Lead root-cause analysis (RCA) for thermal and fluid incidents and drive continuous improvement to reduce MTTR and repeat failures
- Develop maintenance protocols, SOPs, MOPs, and training programs for water treatment and safe operation of liquid cooling systems
Skills
- 7+ years of experience in industrial water cooling or critical infrastructure, with a strong focus on large-scale fluid systems
- Proven experience in deployment and maintenance of hyperscale data center liquid cooling systems strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of thermal heat transfer and fluid dynamics, with expert knowledge of industrial valves, heat exchangers, and pumping systems
- Proficiency in reading and developing P&IDs and mechanical schematics
- Hands-on experience with industrial controls (PLC/BMS), alarm management, and data-driven troubleshooting
- Ability to manage complex projects and influence cross-functional teams (Construction, Engineering, Operations) without direct authority
- Ability to meet physical job requirements and work in a data center environment
- Preferred experience in Mechanical Engineering, Fluid Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Preferred Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical Engineering) or a related field
Benefits
- Competitive Salary: Base range (commensurate with experience) + bonus + sign-on equity grant.
- Eligible to participate in Riot’s equity incentive programs and share in the success you help build.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan: Incudes a generous company match.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Multiple medical plan options, including 100% company-paid plans.
- Wellness & Lifestyle Perks: Enjoy free gym memberships, pet insurance, childcare discounts, and more to support your life both in and out of work.
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