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Director, Datacenter System Architecture

Palo Alto, California, United States💼 Full-time💰 $1–$1🗓 2026-09-08 → 2026-09-26

Core

Define the strategy for delivering a complete, integrated quantum datacenter product combining PsiQuantum's photonic engine with partner-built systems and components.

Role type

Director, Datacenter System Architecture

Builds

Utility-scale quantum computers and integrated photonic systems

Domain

Quantum computing / Silicon photonics / Datacenter infrastructure

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Hardware systems engineering, System architecture, Datacenter hardware constraints, Partner management, Thermal and power budgeting, Cross-subsystem trade-off analysis

Preferred skills

Experience with rack-mounted networking or datacenter products, Datacenter cabling expertise, Specification writing for engineering teams

Technologies

Silicon photonics, Cryogenic cooling, Fiber-optic infrastructure, Rack-mounted systems

Responsibilities

Own the system requirements spec including radix, form factor, rack height, connectivity, power, thermal, and monitoring; Define the delivery strategy for internal build and partner contributions; Own the thermal and power budget as a constraint; Define the control and management interface strategy; Identify and work with OEM, ODM, and strategic partners; Arbitrate cross-subsystem trades; Collaborate on DFM and test access from the start

Seniority

Director, hands-on IC with strategic oversight

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