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Research Scientist, Networking Research - PhD New College Grad 2026

US, CA, Santa Clara💼 Full-time💰 $168,000–$168,000🗓 2026-09-18 → 2026-09-25

Core

Designing networks optimized for AI systems and leveraging AI/ML to advance network architecture for intelligent, real-time decision-making in large-scale GPU/accelerator clusters.

Role type

Research Scientist, Networking Research (PhD)

Builds

Prototypes, patents, publications, and product impact for next-generation computing platforms.

Domain

AI infrastructure, high-performance computing, distributed systems, networking

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | research

Required skills

Network architecture design, AI/ML for systems and networks, distributed computing, simulation and analytical modeling, C++, Python

Preferred skills

Hardware/software co-design, reinforcement learning, graph learning, telemetry-driven control, HLS, PyTorch/TensorFlow/JAX

Technologies

C++, Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX, HLS

Responsibilities

Develop innovative network architectures and algorithms for high-performance interconnects; Create mechanisms for network decision-making in GPU clusters; Prototype new ideas in simulation or analytical modeling; Produce technology vision for products 5-10 years out; Participate in the broader research community via publications and conferences; Collaborate with external researchers in academia.

Seniority

PhD New College Grad 2026 (Entry-level Research Scientist)

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