Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Systems Architecture & Integration
Engineer to join the Data Center, Power, and Control team. This is a remote
position reporting to Reno, NV. The Systems Architecture & Integration Engineer
is responsible for defining and driving next-generation hyperscale data center
infrastructure solutions aligned with Open Compute Project (OCP) standards and
emerging AI workloads. This role serves as the technical liaison between
hyperscale customers, industry partners, OCP workgroups, internal engineering
teams and business units to ensure future product architectures meet evolving
market, technology, and customer requirements. The successful candidate will
provide technical leadership across power distribution, liquid cooling, platform
management, networking, and rack-scale infrastructure while translating emerging
technologies into scalable, manufacturable products. This role requires a broad
systems engineering perspective and the ability to anticipate industry trends,
influence technology roadmaps, and drive cross-functional execution.
Salary Range: $140,000-$185,000 annually
Benefit Highlights: LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision
coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid
time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit
plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in
accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and
an active/growing Employee Resource Group network.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Technology Strategy & Architecture
Develop strategic technology roadmaps aligned with customer and market
requirements.
Define next-generation OCP-compliant rack, power, thermal, and infrastructure
architectures.
Evaluate emerging technologies, standards, and industry trends impacting AI
and hyperscale data centers.
Lead technology assessments, proof-of-concept activities, and competitive
benchmarking efforts.
Translate customer and industry requirements into product and system
architecture specifications.
OCP & Industry Leadership
Participate in Open Compute Project (OCP) workgroups and industry
consortiums.
Collaborate with hyperscale customers, ODMs, OEMs, silicon vendors, and
strategic suppliers.
Contribute to future standards and technology direction through industry
engagement.
Serve as a technical advisor to engineering, product management, sales, and
executive leadership teams.
Power & Thermal Infrastructure
Develop rack-scale power architectures supporting 48VDC, ±400VDC, 0-800VDC,
and future HVDC systems.
Define power distribution strategies including busways, busbars, Remote Power
Panels (RPPs), and intelligent power monitoring.
Lead integration of high-density power systems supporting AI deployments
exceeding 1MW per rack.
Evaluate and integrate advanced cooling technologies including Direct Liquid
Cooling (DLC), Coolant Distribution Unit (CDUs), rear-door heat exchangers,
and immersion cooling.
Systems Integration & Product Development
Lead architecture reviews, requirements development, risk assessments, and
design validation activities.
Collaborate with manufacturing and test organizations to establish validation
strategies and qualification plans.
Identify technical risks early and develop mitigation strategies to support
successful product execution.
Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer
Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline; or an
equivalent combination
Experience:
A minimum of 10 years of experience in data center infrastructure, power
systems, systems architecture, or related engineering fields.
Strong knowledge of electrical power conversion and distribution systems.
Experience leading complex, cross-functional technical initiatives.
Preferred:
Advanced degree in technical discipline.
Direct experience with Open Compute Project (OCP) initiatives and
specifications.
Experience supporting hyperscale customers and AI infrastructure deployments.
Active participation in standards organizations or industry workgroups.
Technical Expertise to Reference
Power Infrastructure
High-density AI infrastructure
High-current busbar systems
Rack PDUs and intelligent power distribution
48VDC, ±400VDC, 0-800VDC and HVDC architectures
Remote Power Panel
Solid State Transformers
Battery backup systems (BBS)
Rack-scale power delivery
Thermal & Liquid Cooling
Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC)
Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs)
Rear-door heat exchangers
Immersion cooling technologies
Thermal modeling and optimization
Networking & AI Infrastructure
OCP networking architectures
GPU and AI cluster infrastructure
High-speed interconnect technologies
Optical networking
Rack-scale system architectures
Platform Management
OpenBMC
Redfish and DMTF standards
Rack-level telemetry and monitoring
Infrastructure orchestration and management software
Remote diagnostics and lifecycle management
Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building
infrastructures. Its comprehensive offering of solutions for residential,
commercial, and datacenter markets makes it a benchmark for customers worldwide.
Trusted by the world’s largest hyperscalers, Legrand's Power & Thermal
Management division helps operators manage the critical infrastructure that
powers modern data centers. Through a portfolio of best-in-class brands spanning
power, cooling, connectivity, management, and supporting infrastructure, we
enable customers to deploy, operate, and scale high-density environments.
Combining deep domain expertise with a customizable design approach and
dedicated support services, we help customers build and operate resilient
infrastructure that meets current performance requirements while adapting to
future demands. Power & Thermal Management industry-leading brands include
Approved Networks, Raritan, Server Technology, Starline, Ortronics, Kratos
Industries, and ZPE Systems.
Legrand, North & Central America offers comprehensive medical, dental, and
vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K
match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability
benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus
opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to
volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more
information, visit legrand.us.