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Valve· HQ in United States

Thermal Engineer

Location: Remote / Unspecified · Category: Engineering & Development · Seniority: Senior · Posted: May 15, 2026 · Verified: Sep 16, 2026

Role Overview & Description

This role designs thermal solutions for Valve's hardware products, requiring deep expertise in thermal engineering. It involves ensuring effective heat dissipation and thermal performance in hardware devices.
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