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

$250,000-$350,000 USD

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.