3P Architect
Core
Define and drive rack- and cluster-level reference designs for AI infrastructure, translating workload requirements into concrete system architectures.
Role type
Senior IC 3P Architect (AI Infrastructure)
Builds
Scalable, high-performance AI system architectures and reference designs
Domain
AI Infrastructure / Data Center Systems
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
System architecture for large-scale infrastructure, AI workload characteristics mapping, performance modeling interpretation, hardware vendor management (ODM/JDM/silicon/networking), stakeholder alignment, gap identification, solution design
Preferred skills
Hyperscale or AI workload system definition, accelerators (GPUs/ASICs) and interconnects knowledge, vendor roadmap influence, infrastructure deployment background, early-stage hardware validation leadership
Technologies
GPUs, ASICs, interconnects, data center networking
Responsibilities
Define rack- and cluster-level reference architectures, translate workload requirements into system design specifications, collaborate with performance modeling teams, align stakeholders on system attributes, identify technology gaps and drive vendor solutions, influence vendor roadmaps, track emerging technologies, lead proof-of-concept efforts, act as key interface with external partners
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
