Senior Product Quality Engineer – GPU / HPC

IREN•San Francisco, CA

17d•$240,000 - $300,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Product Quality Engineer owns product and manufacturing quality strategy, test methodology, and failure analysis for IREN’s rack-scale AI and accelerated computing platforms. This senior individual-contributor role sets quality standards from new product introduction through volume production and sustaining, and serves as the senior escalation point for rack- and system-level hardware issues. The role partners with Engineering, Technical Sourcing, Integrated Planning, AI Hardware Supply Chain Operations, Data Center Operations, OEM/ODM/JDM manufacturing partners, and key commodity suppliers to deliver hardware that meets cycle-time, cost, quality, and yield targets at scale. IREN is a leading AI Cloud Service Provider delivering large-scale GPU clusters for AI training and inference. Its vertically integrated platform includes grid-connected land and data centers in renewable-rich regions across the U.S. and Canada. IREN states that it uses 100% renewable energy and focuses on responsible, sustainable solutions with positive community impact. The position is hybrid in San Francisco. IREN does not yet have a Bay Area office; the role will work remotely until a planned Santa Clara office opens, then transition to hybrid on-site work. The position involves frequent travel to manufacturing partner, supplier, integration, and data center sites. The expected base salary is USD $240,000–$300,000 per annum. Total compensation may include an annual incentive bonus and equity. Relocation or a living-out allowance/per diem may be available based on the successful candidate’s circumstances. Pre-employment screening, including a background check and substance testing, may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
At least 7 years of experience in manufacturing, test, and product quality for compute, storage, networking, or data center hardware products.
Ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy, independently structuring quality strategy, test plans, and corrective-action recommendations, and escalating only the highest-impact or most ambiguous decisions.
Deep technical understanding of hardware architecture and proven expertise defining requirements, testing, and validating high-performance compute and GPU systems.
Proven experience collaborating with OEM/ODM/JDM manufacturing partners to deliver high-quality data center server and accelerator products.
Working expertise with manufacturing test solutions for data center infrastructure hardware, including test coverage, methodologies, and test infrastructure.
Hands-on experience driving manufacturing operations, including reliability and quality requirements, First Article Inspection, and defining acceptance criteria for racks.
Strong knowledge of quality methodologies and tools, including Failure Analysis and Corrective Action (FACA), 8D, FMEA, SPC, and yield analysis.
Experience managing BOMs and engineering changes in PLM tools and defining and managing spares for data centers.
Strong hands-on problem-solving, data analysis, and communication skills, with the ability to work autonomously across design, manufacturing, quality, test, operations, and supplier teams.
Ability to reliably commute to the assigned office location on scheduled in-office days under the hybrid work arrangement.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a related technical field.
Experience at a hyperscaler, cloud provider, or AI infrastructure company.
Experience working on AI hardware, including NVIDIA GB200/GB300 and VR200 rack-scale programs and liquid-cooled systems.

Responsibilities

Own product and manufacturing quality strategy and processes for IREN’s next-generation AI hardware systems, ensuring on-time delivery against defined quality standards.
Define test methods and quality standards, and drive continuous improvement projects with OEM/ODM/JDM manufacturing partners and key commodity suppliers to meet product and process quality targets.
Lead cross-functional troubleshooting across rack- and system-level hardware, own the Major Issue List, and drive issues to closure.
Execute Failure Analysis and Corrective Action (FACA) to resolve underlying technical problems and achieve quality and yield goals.
Engage early with Engineering teams to implement robust DFx requirements, including DfM, DfA, DfT, DfQ, and DfS, and ensure products meet cycle-time, cost, quality, and yield targets.
Continuously evaluate and advance test coverage, methodologies, and infrastructure to maximize hardware reliability, performance, and scalability throughout the product lifecycle.
Conduct First Article Inspection and Source Inspection reviews on hardware components and assemblies.
Create and maintain BOMs, engineering change notifications, and manufacturing process changes through product lifecycle management tools.
Establish quality KPIs, including First Pass Yield, DPPM, DOA, early-life failure rate, and defect Pareto; establish governance cadences with manufacturing partners and suppliers; and report performance to leadership.
Serve as the senior technical escalation point and mentor for quality, manufacturing, and test engineers as IREN’s AI hardware portfolio scales.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package including base salary, annual performance incentives, and equity programs.
Relocation or living-out allowance/per diem may be available based on the successful candidate’s circumstances.
100% company-paid health insurance premiums (medical, dental, and vision) for employees, with 75% company-paid dependent coverage.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage.
Health Savings Accounts when combined with the High Deductible Health Plan.
Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Access to financial planning and legal services.
Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
Internal skills training and advancement pathways.
Professional development for certifications, continuing education, or role-related training.
Company events and team-building activities.