Texas Instruments

Network Data Center Architect

Texas Instruments • $120K — $150K *
Dallas, TX 75217In-Person
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of experience in data center networking or infrastructure engineering.
  • Deep expertise in EVPN/VXLAN-based architectures and large-scale routed fabrics.
  • Hands-on experience with Arista EOS, CloudVision (CVP), and AVD.
  • Experience in designing networks for high-performance computing and AI workloads.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and standardize modern data center network designs for scalability and performance.
  • Design Layer 2 and Layer 3 architectures utilizing EVPN/VXLAN for cloud environments.
  • Lead architecture decisions in multi-vendor network ecosystems, focusing on Arista platforms.
  • Develop reference architectures and technical standards aligned with enterprise best practices.
  • Optimize network fabrics for AI/ML workloads and GPU clusters.
  • Integrate networking into virtualization and hybrid cloud environments.
  • Drive automation-first networking and design Infrastructure as Code solutions.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and technical authority.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and architectures.
  • Engagement in challenging and innovative projects.
  • Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are seeking a Network Data Center Architect to design, build, and evolve scalable, resilient, and highly automated data center network architectures that enable private cloud and hybrid cloud platforms. This is a senior individual contributor role responsible for defining technical direction, architecture standards, and hands-on engineering solutions across modern, multi-vendor data center environments.

The ideal candidate is a deep technical expert in large-scale data center networking, with strong experience supporting AI-driven workloads, GPU-based platforms, and cloud-like infrastructure, and a proven track record in automation and Infrastructure as Code, including leadership in Arista-based environments.

Key Responsibilities

Data Center & Network Architecture
  • Architect and standardize modern data center network designs optimized for scale, resiliency, and performance.
  • Design Layer 2 and Layer 3 architectures leveraging EVPN/VXLAN for multi-tenant, cloud-ready environments.
  • Lead architecture decisions in a multi-vendor network ecosystem, with strong emphasis on Arista Networks platforms.
  • Develop reference architectures, design patterns, and technical standards aligned with Arista Validated Designs (AVD) and enterprise best practices.


Arista Platforms & Multi-Vendor Networking
  • Serve as a technical authority for Arista EOS-based data center fabrics, while integrating with other vendors as required.
  • Design and operate network fabrics using Arista CloudVision (CVP) for centralized management, telemetry, and lifecycle operations.
  • Leverage AVD to drive consistent, repeatable, and automated fabric deployments.
  • Evaluate and integrate Arista solutions within a broader multi-vendor strategy to avoid lock-in while maximizing operational efficiency.


AI, GPU & High-Performance Workload Enablement
  • Design network fabrics capable of supporting AI/ML training and inference workloads, including large-scale GPU clusters.
  • Optimize east-west traffic, bandwidth, and latency for GPU fabrics and distributed compute platforms.
  • Support architectures requiring high throughput, deterministic performance, and scalable growth.
  • Collaborate with compute and platform teams to align network design with AI and GPU workload requirements.


Private Cloud & Hybrid Enablement
  • Enable network architectures that support private cloud platforms and cloud-like self-service consumption.
  • Integrate networking into virtualization, container, and platform environments.
  • Support secure and scalable hybrid connectivity between private data centers and public cloud environments.
  • Ensure designs align with segmentation, Zero Trust networking, and security best practices.


Automation & Infrastructure as Code
  • Drive automation-first networking, minimizing manual configuration and operational risk.
  • Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Python, Terraform, Ansible, AVD, or similar frameworks.
  • Build reusable automation modules, pipelines, and workflows for network provisioning and lifecycle management.
  • Promote declarative, version-controlled network operations across teams.


Observability & AI-Driven Operations
  • Define and implement advanced network observability strategies, including streaming telemetry, flow data, logs, and metrics.
  • Utilize Arista CloudVision telemetry and AI/ML-driven analytics platforms to detect anomalies, predict failures, and optimize performance.
  • Integrate network observability into broader SRE and platform monitoring ecosystems.
  • Use data-driven insights to improve reliability, capacity planning, and incident response.


Engineering Excellence & Collaboration
  • Act as a technical authority and architectural advisor for data center networking initiatives.
  • Review designs, influence standards, and mentor engineers (without direct people management).
  • Partner closely with cloud, SRE, security, and application teams.
  • Participate in complex incident analysis and long-term architectural remediation.


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8+ years of experience in data center networking or infrastructure engineering.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Deep expertise in EVPN/VXLAN-based architectures and large-scale routed fabrics.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Arista EOS, CloudVision (CVP, CVaaS), and AVD.
  • Experience designing networks for private cloud, AI, GPU, or high-performance computing environments.
  • Proven experience with automation and Infrastructure as Code (Python, Terraform, Ansible, AVD, or equivalent).
  • Strong understanding of BGP, routing at scale, network segmentation, and resiliency patterns.
  • Experience designing or operating GPU fabrics or AI platforms at scale.
  • Familiarity with lossless networking, RDMA, or high-bandwidth fabrics.
  • Experience supporting Kubernetes, OpenShift, or cloud-native platforms.
  • Hands-on experience with network telemetry and AI-driven observability tools.
  • Experience integrating Arista platforms within multi-vendor data center environments.
  • Strong documentation and architecture-review skills.


About the Team

TI does not make recruiting or hiring decisions based on citizenship, immigration status or national origin. However, if TI determines that information access or export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit you from working in this position without first obtaining an export license, TI expressly reserves the right not to seek such a license for you and either offer you a different position that does not require an export license or decline to move forward with your employment.

About Texas Instruments

National Semiconductor is a semiconductor manufacturer, specializing in analog devices and subsystems, headquartered in Santa Clara, California. The products of National Semiconductor include power management circuits, display drivers, audio and operational amplifiers, communication interface products and data conversion solutions. National's key markets include wireless handsets, displays and a variety of broad electronics markets, including medical, automotive, industrial, and test and measurement applications.

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Size
31,000 employees
Market Cap
$148.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$5.5 billion
Founded
1930
5 Year Trend
+6.5%
Revenue
$14.4 billion
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