Network Architect

SambaNova Systems • San Jose, CA

1d • $250,000 - $350,000

About The Position

SambaNova Systems is looking for a talented and motivated Network Architect to help us solve the most challenging and impactful problems in machine learning and artificial intelligence. As a Network Architect at SambaNova, you'll be responsible for defining the next generation of silicon and networking fabric solutions to enable state-of-the-art scale-up competitiveness for supercomputer scale AI/ML systems.

Requirements

• BS, MS, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• 10+ years of industry experience in ML / supercomputer / public cloud / networking
• Proven track record of successful full-cycle development and delivery from planning to product in networking / ML scale up processors and systems
• Track record of ownership and definition of various networking and routing protocols
• Deep understanding and hands-on experience defining various networking topologies for large machine clusters.
• Deep understanding of congestion management, QoS, security isolation
• Deep understanding of reliability, availability and serviceability from networking perspective
• Capable of abstracting and analyzing network performance from real world application
• Capable of breaking down networking requirements into silicon, packaging, system SW, RunTime SW and Compiler SW requirements
• Strong hands-on analytical and debug skills to make progress on challenging problems in an ambiguous and highly dynamic environment
• Strong coding skills with C++/Python/etc
• Highly motivated, self-driven, independent, organized and strong collaboration and communication skills
• Cross-functional team leadership experience

Nice To Haves

• 15+ years of industry experience in ML / supercomputer / public cloud / networking industries
• Good understanding of ASIC development cycles
• Knowledge of machine learning architecture and/or computer architecture
• Experience in building or proficiently using network simulators
• Experience in leading silicon, packaging, system HW, system SW cross-functional teams
• Experience in conducting perf and perf/tco trade-off analysis on different interconnect choices
• Familiarity with off the shelf optical IP and optical switches
• Understanding / hands-on experience in end to end optical systems
• Hands-on experience in working with IP/Switch hardware vendor to enhance / customize solutions

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development in state of the art networking solutions
• Define and own networking architecture specifications of performant, robust and efficient communications for the next generation super-pod scale ML HW
• Define and own ML networking roadmap, leading a cross functional effort of software, systems and silicon
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align network initiatives against product competitiveness requirements
• Stay on top of and contribute to industry standards representing SambaNova

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package
• Equity
• 95% premium coverage for employee medical insurance
• 77% premium coverage for dependents
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short/Long term Disability insurance
• Basic Life insurance
• Voluntary Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options (Health Care, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care)
• Headspace subscription
• Gympass+ membership
• One Medical membership
• Counseling services with an Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior