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Network Architect

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 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
  • Strong coding skills with C++/Python/etc

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

About the company

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SambaNova Systems

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Services

AI is changing the world and at SambaNova, we believe that you don’t need unlimited resources to take advantage of the most advanced, valuable AI capabilities - capabilities that are helping organizations explore the universe, find cures for cancer, and giving companies access to insights that provide a competitive edge. We’ve built an enterprise-ready AI platform from the ground up - intentionally designed for the most valuable and complex AI workloads of today and tomorrow. Using our platform to build a technology backbone for the next decade of AI innovation, organizations get pre-trained Foundation Models that truly transform the way they gain value from AI and deep learning. And, with our flagship offering, Dataflow-as-a-Serviceβ„’, we help them realize value 22x faster. SambaNova was founded in 2017 in Palo Alto, California, by a group of industry luminaries, business leaders, and world-class innovators who understand AI. Today, we’ve built an incredibly smart and motivated team dedicated to making a lasting impact on the industry and equipping our customers to thrive in the new era of AI.

Company details

Company typeScaleup
IndustryArtificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Services
Company size201 - 500

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Job description

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 Suiteβ„’ is the first full-stack, generative AI platform, from chip to model, optimized for enterprise and government organizations. Powered by the intelligent SN40L chip, the SambaNova Suite is a fully integrated platform, delivered on-premises or in the cloud, combined with state-of-the-art open-source models that can be easily and securely fine-tuned using customer data for greater accuracy. Once adapted with customer data, customers retain model ownership in perpetuity, so they can turn generative AI into one of their most valuable assets.

Job Overview

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. 

Roles and Responsibilities

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. 

 

  • 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

Minimum Qualifications

  • Experience
    • 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
  • Knowledge and Skills
    • 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
  • Leadership and teamwork
    • Highly motivated, self-driven, independent, organized and strong collaboration and communication skills
    • Cross-functional team leadership experience

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 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




Base Salary Range:

Base Pay Range
$250,000β€”$350,000 USD

Submission Guidelines
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at SambaNova Systems, you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. 

EEO Policy
SambaNova Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Benefits Summary for US-Based, Full-Time Employment Positions
SambaNova offers a competitive total rewards package, including the base salary, plus equity and benefits. We cover 95% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, and 77% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution. We also offer Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, and AD&D insurance plans in addition to Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options like Health Care, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care. Our library of well-being benefits available to you and your dependents includes a full subscription to Headspace, Gympass+ membership with access to physical gyms, One Medical membership, counseling services with an Employee Assistance Program, and much more.

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