Principal AI Architect

Overview At Infoblox, every breakthrough begins with a bold "what if." What if your ideas could ignite global innovation? What if your curiosity could redefine the future? We invite you to step into the next exciting chapter of your career journey. Bring your creativity, drive, and daring spirit to a team that can make an impact while staying small enough to matter. Our cloud-first networking and security solutions already protect 70% of the Fortune 500, and we are looking for creative thinkers ready to push that influence further. Be part of an organization recognized as a Glassdoor Best Place to Work 2025, Great Place to Work-Certified in five countries, and honored for a Healthy Workforce; and honored by CybersecAsia as Best in Critical Infrastructure 2024. This reflects the combination of first-class technology and empowered talent that supports remarkable careers. In a world where you can be anything, Be Infoblox. Principal AI Architect We have an opportunity for a Principal AI Architect to join our Product organization in the United States, reporting to the Vice President - Products. In this role, you will define the architectural direction for next-generation AI data centers and AI platforms—from GPU clusters and inference platforms to autonomous agent systems and multi-cloud AI deployments. You will collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Strategic Alliances, and Customer Engineering to create reference architectures, best practices, and customer-facing guidance that shape how enterprises design, operate, and secure AI infrastructure and networking at scale. Be Prepared - What You Bring 15+ years designing enterprise networking, cloud infrastructure, or AI platform architectures, with deep expertise in modern data center networking and distributed systems Strong hands-on experience with GPU infrastructure, cloud-native platforms, and AI/ML infrastructure Solid understanding of high-performance networking technologies including Ethernet, InfiniBand, RoCEv2, RDMA, EVPN/VXLAN, and BGP at large scale Experience influencing technical strategy across engineering, product, and executive stakeholders Excellent written and verbal communication skills - you can translate complex architectural decisions into clear guidance for any audience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience Preferred : Hands-on experience with NVIDIA DGX, SuperPOD, Spectrum-X, AI Enterprise, or Mission Control platforms Experience with AI orchestration and inference platforms such as Slurm, Kubeflow, Ray, KServe, Triton, TensorRT-LLM, vLLM, or NVIDIA NIM Familiarity with observability platforms, GitOps, Infrastructure as Code, OpenTelemetry, Cilium, and eBPF Knowledge of agentic AI platforms, AI gateways, distributed AI systems, and emerging AI networking technologies Demonstrated thought leadership through technical publications, conference presentations, or open-source contributions Be Successful - Your Path First 90 Days: Immerse in our culture, connect with mentors (Blox Buddies), and map the systems and meet with key stakeholders that rely on your work. Discuss and create short/long term goals. Six Months: Own the development of at least one major reference architecture or customer-facing technical deliverable. Establish working relationships with key strategic partners. Begin representing Infoblox in customer architecture engagements alongside senior teammates. One Year: Serve as the primary technical voice for AI infrastructure architecture at Infoblox, leading customer engagements independently, publishing externally, shaping product strategy, and influencing the broader industry narrative around AI infrastructure. Belong - Your Community Our culture thrives on inclusion, rewarding bold ideas, curiosity, and creativity that move us forward. In a community where every voice counts, continuous learning is the norm. Whether you code, create, sell, or care for customers, you\'ll grow and belong here. Be Rewarded - Benefits That Help You Grow, Thrive, Belong Comprehensive health coverage, generous PTO, and flexible work options Learning opportunities, career-mobility programs, and leadership workshops Sixteen paid volunteer hours each year, global employee resource groups, and a "No Jerks" policy that keeps collaboration healthy Modern offices with EV charging, healthy snacks (and the occasional cupcake), plus hackathons, game nights, and culture celebrations Charitable Giving Program supported by Company Match Pay transparency and performance-based rewards. Base salary for this position: USD 195,000 - 300,000 plus corporate bonus Ready to Be the Difference? Infoblox is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr