DevX Technical Writer

Cerebras Systems•Sunnyvale, CA

30d

About The Position

Cerebras Systems is seeking a Technical Writer with deep expertise in AI hardware or software to produce original research and translate complex technical developments into clear, credible content. This role involves investigating system functionalities, testing claims through demos and benchmarks, and explaining the implications of results for developers and the broader industry. It is a hands-on individual contributor position that blends technical research, experimentation, and writing. The ideal candidate is comfortable examining architectures, building reproducible tests, and crafting compelling articles. Collaboration with Developer Relations, Engineering, and New Media teams is essential for identifying compelling narratives, validating technical details, and helping audiences understand the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

Requirements

2–3 years of experience in hardware, AI software, technical research, or a similar analytical field.
A strong portfolio of externally published technical writing, research, or other substantial technical content.
Deep expertise in AI hardware or software, including architectural and system tradeoffs affecting performance and practical use (e.g., hardware architectures, compute, memory, interconnects, or models, inference, AI application workflows).
Demonstrated experience building demos or running benchmarks, with the ability to explain personal contributions, methodology, and results.
Clear technical writing and communication skills, capable of explaining complex mechanisms, supporting viewpoints with evidence, and conveying significance to the audience.
Strong research judgment, including the ability to evaluate sources, distinguish evidence from assumptions, design fair comparisons, and communicate limitations honestly.
Good editorial judgment regarding what makes technical content original, useful, and engaging.
Ability to learn unfamiliar technical subjects, collaborate with experts, incorporate critical feedback, and meet deadlines.
Strong familiarity with AI tools and sound judgment regarding the necessity of independent verification.

Nice To Haves

Experience combining technical and financial analysis to explain developments in AI infrastructure.
Experience turning conference findings or conversations with technical experts into published research.

Responsibilities

Conduct original research by analyzing AI hardware, software, infrastructure trends, and industry announcements.
Identify meaningful developments and unique story angles, and develop a well-supported point of view.
Write articles and research papers that make complex ideas accessible and accurate.
Explain how systems function, highlight innovations, and articulate their significance.
Build demos and execute reproducible benchmarks to test claims, investigate performance, and explore tradeoffs.
Document methodologies, assumptions, and limitations of experiments.
Synthesize technical and financial information from various sources into clear insights.
Evaluate source quality and revise conclusions based on evidence.
Collaborate with Developer Relations, Engineering, and New Media to develop technically sound content, validate findings, and incorporate feedback.
Represent Cerebras at industry conferences and translate findings into research and content.
Utilize AI tools to enhance research, coding, and writing processes, while independently verifying all sources, results, and claims.