Hardware Systems Architect
Core
Designing and validating large-scale AI compute systems, from package to datacenter, focusing on interconnect, power, cooling, and reliability.
Role type
Senior Hardware Systems Architect
Builds
Large-scale AI training and inference clusters, racks, and interconnect fabrics
Domain
AI/ML infrastructure, hyperscale datacenter hardware
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
System-level hardware architecture, interconnect design, power and thermal budgeting, vendor design review, performance simulation, validation strategy, technical leadership
Preferred skills
AI accelerator architecture (GPU/TPU/ASIC), chip-package-system co-design, high-speed SerDes, liquid cooling, fleet-scale reliability engineering, AI-assisted design workflows
Technologies
PCIe/CXL, Ethernet/InfiniBand, optics, BMC, 48V/HVDC, direct liquid cooling
Responsibilities
Define system architecture and specifications for compute platforms; drive interconnect and networking topology; manage board/chassis/rack-level design with partners; develop performance models and validation strategies; evaluate vendor designs against requirements; establish hardware engineering practices and AI-assisted review workflows
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership