Network Architect

The Opportunity We are seeking a visionary Network Architect to define and drive the future of our hyperscale AI compute platform. In this critical role, you will architect the foundational networks powering next‑generation AI workloads, from RDU‑accelerated servers to global‑scale AI clusters. You will sit at the intersection of hardware engineering, product strategy, and large‑scale deployment, translating complex technical and customer requirements into scalable, cost‑optimized, and high‑performance infrastructure solutions. Responsibilities We are looking for someone with: 12+ years of experience designing, architecting, or productizing compute infrastructure for hyperscale, AI, HPC, cloud, or large‑scale data center environments Deep experience with AI compute platforms, including GPU/accelerator systems, high‑density server architectures, rack‑scale compute, and cluster‑level design considerations Strong understanding of server and rack‑level architecture, including power, thermal, mechanical, serviceability, firmware, and platform integration requirements Experience translating customer, workload, and deployment requirements into compute product requirements, platform roadmaps, technical specifications, and architecture trade‑offs Familiarity with modern AI infrastructure components such as GPU servers, accelerator trays, NVLink/NVSwitch‑class fabrics, PCIe/CXL, high‑speed NICs, DPUs/IPUs, and storage‑attached compute architectures Deep working knowledge of AI cluster networking and fabric dependencies, including InfiniBand, RoCEv2, Ethernet‑based AI fabrics, 400G/800G interconnects, and GPU‑to‑GPU east‑west traffic patterns Experience with lossless or near‑lossless Ethernet designs, including QoS, priority mapping, ECN, PFC, congestion management, buffer tuning, telemetry, and failure‑domain isolation Strong understanding of spine‑leaf network architectures and associated technologies such as VXLAN, EVPN, BGP, MLAG, ECMP, underlay/overlay design, multi‑tenant segmentation, and network automation Ability to design and evaluate solutions across multiple networking platforms and operating models, with a vendor‑agnostic approach to architecture, platform selection, interoperability, and lifecycle strategy Experience comparing and integrating technologies across leading switch, NIC, accelerator, optical, and fabric ecosystems, while avoiding unnecessary vendor lock‑in Familiarity with high‑speed optics and cabling implications for AI clusters, including 400G/800G DR4, FR4, LR4, SR, DAC/AOC, fiber topology, link budgets, and transceiver interoperability Ability to evaluate how network choices impact compute product requirements, including NIC selection, DPU/IPU integration, PCIe lane allocation, rack power/thermal design, cabling density, latency, throughput, resiliency, and serviceability Ability to partner closely with hardware engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, operations, networking, facilities, vendors/OEMs/ODMs, and customer‑facing teams to bring compute platforms from concept through deployment Background supporting large‑scale infrastructure operations, including fleet deployment, platform lifecycle management, reliability, observability, telemetry, automation, and field issue resolution Strong product mindset, with the ability to balance performance, cost, manufacturability, deployment velocity, serviceability, supply availability, power efficiency, ecosystem flexibility, and long‑term scalability Benefits Summary for US‑Based, Full‑Time Employment Positions SambaNova offers a competitive total rewards package, including base salary, equity, and benefits. We cover 95% of employee medical insurance premiums, 77% of dependents, and offer a Health Savings Account with employer contribution. Dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts are included. Well‑being benefits include Headspace, Gympass+, One Medical membership, counseling services, and more. EEO Policy SambaNova Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr