Network Systems Architect
Core
Define scale-out and scale-up network architecture for Cerebras AI platforms, including proprietary accelerator interconnects, protocols, and switching.
Role type
Senior IC Network Systems Architect (AI hardware)
Builds
Proprietary AI chip interconnects, network fabrics, and switching systems
Domain
AI hardware / Semiconductor / High-performance computing
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
Network architecture, low-latency system fabrics, protocol design, traffic simulation, performance modeling, cross-layer system design, hardware bring-up, debugging, specification writing
Preferred skills
Experience with merchant silicon, routing algorithms, flow control, fault containment
Technologies
Custom protocols, switch design, routing, buffering, flow control
Responsibilities
Set multi-generation architecture and roadmap for scale-up networks; derive bandwidth, latency, and availability requirements from workload patterns; define fabric topology and switch behavior; decide between standards-based tech and custom designs; validate architecture via simulation and prototypes; lead design reviews and drive implementation decisions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
