Network Architect

SambaNova Systems•San Jose, TX

20h

About The Position

The era of pervasive AI has arrived. In this era, organizations will use generative AI to unlock hidden value in their data, accelerate processes, reduce costs, drive efficiency and innovation to fundamentally transform their businesses and operations at scale. 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.

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

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.
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, including base salary, plus equity and benefits.
95% premium coverage for employee medical insurance.
77% premium coverage for dependents for medical insurance.
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 like Health Care, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care.
Well-being benefits including a full subscription to Headspace.
Gympass+ membership with access to physical gyms.
One Medical membership.
Counseling services with an Employee Assistance Program.