SambaNova Systems is hiring a
Network Architect

Summary

Join SambaNova Systems as a Network Architect to help solve challenging problems in machine learning and artificial intelligence. As a key member of our team, you will define 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 software, runtime software and compiler software 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

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 hardware
• Define and own the 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 hardware, system software 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 and customize solutions

Benefits

• 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 like Health Care, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care
• Full subscription to Headspace
• Gympass+ membership with access to physical gyms
• One Medical membership
• Counseling services with an Employee Assistance Program