Strong understanding of LLM pre-training/post-training, AI inference workloads, and memory/storage hierarchies.
Proven experience in leading AI architecture decisions and performance-cost trade-offs.
Ability to translate customer and partner requirements into actionable architectural specifications.
Preferred experience in leading AI system-memory solution initiatives from exploration to production.
Responsibilities
Define priorities for customer problems and workload architecture; drive alignment through Architecture Requirement Document (ARD).
Lead joint exploration and validation with partners, including technical charter development and Gate management.
Coordinate Memory Architecture, AI Systems Software, and Validation teams for integration and technology transfer.
Manage team staffing, role assignments, and budget; oversee product approval and commercialization.
Benefits
Top Tier health insurance at no employee cost.
Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Parental Leave, and Happy Fridays.
401k Matching.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for Health Care & Dependent Care.
Educational reimbursement up to $10,000 per year.
Donation Matching and volunteering opportunities.
Corporate discount programs.
Free Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner provided to employees.
Full Job Description
Job Title: AI Solution Architecture and Pathfinding Director Office Location: San Jose, CA Job Type: Full-Time Work Model: Onsite
Job Summary:
Establish local technical ownership in the U.S. to translate customer workloads into memory and storage requirements. Lead both HBF validation and architecture pathfinding initiatives in parallel
Responsibilities:
Define priorities for customer problems, workload architecture, and technical exploration; establish common baselines and drive alignment through Architecture Requirement Document (ARD).
Lead joint exploration and validation with partner companies, including technical charter development, validation targets, and Gate management.
Coordinate Memory Architecture, AI Systems Software, and Validation teams to integrate technical things, align partner validation activities, and facilitate HQ technology transfer.
Lead team staffing, role assignments, budget management, and local technical decision-making; take ownership of product approval and commercialization responsibilities.
Qualifications:
Strong understanding of LLM pre-training/post-training (SFT, RL), AI inference/serving workloads, memory/storage hierarchies, and data movement bottlenecks.
Proven experience leading AI architecture decisions, including performance-cost trade-offs, rqeuirements definition, and validation.
Ability to translate customer and partner requirements into actionable architectural specifications and organizational priorities.
Preferred: Experience leading AI system-memory solution initiatives from early exploration through joint validation, devlopment and production transition.
Benefits:
Top Tier health insurance at no employee cost
Paid day offs: Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Parental Leave, Happy Fridays
401k Matching
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for Health Care & Dependent Care
Educational reimbursement up to $10,000 per year
Donation Matching and volunteering opportunities
Corporate discount programs
Free Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner provided to employees
Compensation:
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. Pay within the provided range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related skills and experience. Your Recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.
