ASIC Network Architect
SambaNova · Austin, Texas, United States; Remote - US; San Jose, California, United States · Austin, TX · San Jose, CA
CHECKED 11H AGO
Infrastructureremotesenior$250k–$350k
At a glance
Highlights
- Define networking architecture for next-gen super-pod scale ML hardware.
- Own ML networking roadmap across silicon, systems, and software teams.
- Advance RDU-powered AI infrastructure for agentic and long-running workloads.
What they offer
- Equity as part of competitive total rewards package
- 95% employee medical premium coverage, 77% for dependents
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
- Dental, Vision insurance plus FSA options
- Short/Long-term Disability, Basic, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance
- Headspace subscription, Gympass+ and One Medical membership
- Employee Assistance Program counseling services
Ideal candidate
Self-driven network architect with deep ML silicon experience who thrives in ambiguity, leads cross-functionally, and cares about turning real-world AI workloads into performant, robust fabrics.
Requirements
- B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering
- 10+ years of industry experience in ML silicon development in GPU, ML accelerator or networking ASIC
- Proven track record of full-cycle development and delivery from planning to product in networking silicon
- Track record of ownership and definition of networking and routing protocols
- Deep understanding and hands-on experience defining networking topologies for large clusters
- Deep understanding of congestion management, QoS and security isolation
- Deep understanding of networking reliability, availability and serviceability
- Capable of analyzing network performance from real-world application data
- Capable of breaking down networking requirements into silicon, packaging and software requirements
- Strong hands-on analytical and debug skills in ambiguous, dynamic environments
- Strong coding skills with C++, Python, or Rust
- Cross-functional team leadership experience with strong collaboration skills
Lab profile
About SambaNova
Full-stack AI infrastructure with RDU dataflow chips for fast agentic inference.
What they build
- RDU Reconfigurable Dataflow Unit
- SambaRack rack-scale hardware
- Full-stack AI inference platform
Known for
- Reconfigurable dataflow architecture alternative to GPUs
- High decode performance for agentic workloads
- Full-stack hardware-software co-design
Key facts
- Founded in 2017
- Headquartered in Palo Alto, California