Systems Architect for High-Performance Systems
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onOrtega Common, Montecito, Centerville District, Fremont, Alameda County, California, 94536, United States
About the Team
At Molex, we create connections for life by enabling technologies that transform the future and improve lives. With a presence in more than 40 countries, we offer a complete range of connectivity products and solutions across industries including data communications, medical, industrial, automotive, and consumer electronics.
Our Datacom and Specialty Solutions (DSS) team specializes in providing signal integrity solutions essential for building reliable communications equipment. We cater to telecommunications, datacom, hyperscalers, cloud, data center, and storage applications, continuing to innovate to meet the demands of next-generation markets.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled System Architect to develop cutting-edge, next-generation hardware systems tailored for high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) workloads. This role demands deep expertise in electrical and mechanical systems, system-level architecture, and high-speed interconnects operating at 112 Gbps-PAM4 and beyond.
You will provide thought leadership in designing scalable, reliable, and high-performance hardware architectures. Your work will involve defining system-level requirements across electrical, thermal, and mechanical domains and translating them into robust reference designs. As a subject matter expert, you will collaborate cross-functionally with thermal and mechanical teams to ensure seamless technology integrations while mentoring junior engineers and fostering a culture of technical excellence.
Our Culture & Philosophy
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value, and get rewarded for our individual contributions. At Molex, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products, and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.
Hiring Process
For this role, we anticipate paying $150,000 - $200,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. Any compensation range provided is an estimate determined by available market data; the actual amount may be higher or lower considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Ortega Common, Montecito, Centerville District, Fremont, Alameda County, California, 94536, United States
Fremont, California
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDesign scalable, reliable, and high-performance hardware architectures for AI and HPC workloads
- check_circleDefine system-level requirements across electrical, thermal, and mechanical domains
- check_circleArchitect systems optimized for GPU, TPU, and IPU accelerator-based platforms
- check_circleManage signaling budgets for ultra-high-speed data paths using SerDes and retimers
- check_circleDrive innovation in power delivery, signal integrity, and thermal solutions
- check_circleCollaborate cross-functionally with thermal and mechanical teams for technology integration
- check_circleMentor junior engineers and promote best practices across engineering teams
- check_circleIdentify system bottlenecks and propose optimizations based on industry benchmarking
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- verified10+ years of experience in hardware design and architecture
- verifiedProficiency in PCB layout, CAD tools, and electromagnetic simulation (e.g., HFSS)
- verifiedExperience with SerDes, retimers, and linear amplifiers at 112 Gbps-PAM4 and higher
- verifiedE-Verify eligibility
Nice to Have
Experience designing and scaling hardware for AI inference and training workloads. Familiarity with advanced packaging technologies. Hands-on experience with switch ICs and AI accelerators (GPU, TPU, IPU).
Benefits & Perks
check_circleMedical, dental, and vision insurancecheck_circleFlexible spending and health savings accountscheck_circleLife insurance, ADD, and disability coveragecheck_circleRetirement planPaid vacation and time off
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: High-Performance Computing, Artificial Intelligence, System Architecture, Electrical Systems, Mechanical Systems, High-Speed Interconnects, 112 GBPS-Pam4, 224 GBPS-Pam4, Gpu, Tpu.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required; Master's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
Frequently asked questions about Systems Architect for High-Performance Systems at Molex
What does a Systems Architect for High-Performance Systems at Molex do?expand_more
In this Systems Architect for High-Performance Systems at Molex role, you will design scalable, reliable, and high-performance hardware architectures for ai and hpc workloads; define system-level requirements across electrical, thermal, and mechanical domains; architect systems optimized for gpu, tpu, and ipu accelerator-based platforms; and manage signaling budgets for ultra-high-speed data paths using serdes and retimers.
What are the requirements for this Systems Architect for High-Performance Systems role?expand_more
To qualify for the Systems Architect for High-Performance Systems at Molex position, applicants should have: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; 10+ years of experience in hardware design and architecture; Proficiency in PCB layout, CAD tools, and electromagnetic simulation (e.g., HFSS); Experience with SerDes, retimers, and linear amplifiers at 112 Gbps-PAM4 and higher; and E-Verify eligibility.
Where is the Systems Architect for High-Performance Systems role at Molex located?expand_more
Systems Architect for High-Performance Systems at Molex is based in Ortega Common, Montecito, Centerville District, Fremont, Alameda County, California, 94536, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Molex has listed this Systems Architect for High-Performance Systems role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Systems Architect for High-Performance Systems role?expand_more
Systems Architect for High-Performance Systems at Molex typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience at the lead level.
What skills do you need for the Systems Architect for High-Performance Systems role at Molex?expand_more
Key skills for Systems Architect for High-Performance Systems at Molex include High-Performance Computing; Artificial Intelligence; System Architecture; Electrical Systems; Mechanical Systems; High-Speed Interconnects; 112 GBPS-Pam4; and 224 GBPS-Pam4.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required; and Master's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
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Systems Architect for High-Performance Systems at Molex is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.