Responsibilities
Own end-to-end technical execution for server systems and network equipment in Cerebras clusters, including NPIs, platform refreshes, and major component or configuration changes.
Drive requirements gathering and technical trade-off decisions, converting inputs into executable plans with clear milestones, readiness gates, and cross-functional deliverables.
Represent Cluster Architecture in executive reviews, OKR cycles, and leadership or customer forums as needed.
Build and manage integrated execution plans across vendors and internal teams, tracking dependencies, critical paths, and risks.
Lead OEM/ODM, switch-vendor, and component-vendor engagements, including RFI/RFP activities, technical evaluations, samples, escalations, and roadmap alignment.
Partner with Compute, Server Platform, and Network Architects to translate architectural direction into platform decisions, qualification plans, acceptance criteria, and rollout strategies.
Lead NPI execution, qualification, and release readiness, including lab/staging validation, regression tracking, issue resolution, and go/no-go decisions.
Step into execution gaps as needed to drive technical issues to closure and keep server and network programs moving.
Own risk and change management into production, including versioning, rollout sequencing, and stakeholder communication.
Ensure operational readiness with deployment and fleet teams and maintain alignment with rack and physical datacenter owners on power, cooling, space, and cabling constraints.
Skills and Qualifications
B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
8+ years in technical leadership, systems engineering, or technical program leadership for server, network, or infrastructure platforms from concept through production.
Experience technically leading complex server and/or datacenter network programs across OEM/ODMs, switch vendors, component suppliers, and internal engineering teams.
Strong knowledge of server architecture—including CPU/NUMA, memory bandwidth, PCIe, NIC, and storage I/O—and networking fundamentals including leaf-spine fabrics, switch platforms, optics, and high-performance interconnects.
Familiarity with Linux server fleet management, including provisioning, firmware/BIOS, drivers, and field triage.
Demonstrated ability to make sound technical decisions, guide cross-functional teams, and drive issues to closure.
Strong multi-team execution skills, including integrated planning, risk management, dependency tracking, and executive-level communication.
Ability to operate in ambiguity and keep parallel server and network workstreams aligned.
Experience with AI/ML, HPC, or performance-sensitive distributed infrastructure is a plus.
Why Join Cerebras
People who are serious about software make their own hardware. At Cerebras, we have built a breakthrough architecture that is unlocking new opportunities for the AI industry. With dozens of model releases and rapid growth, we’ve reached an inflection point in our business. Members of our team tell us there are five main reasons they joined Cerebras:
1. Build a breakthrough AI platform beyond the constraints of the GPU.
2. Publish and open source their cutting-edge AI research.
3. Work on one of the fastest AI supercomputers in the world.
4. Enjoy job stability with startup vitality.
5. Our simple, non-corporate work culture that respects individual beliefs.
Find out more about what it's like to work at Cerebras here https://www.cerebras.ai/join-us!
Apply today and become part of the forefront of groundbreaking advancements in AI!
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