ASIC Network Architect

About The Role

SambaNova Systems is looking for a talented and motivated ASIC Network Architect to help us solve the most challenging and impactful problems in machine learning and artificial intelligence.

Responsibilities

As a ASIC Network Architect at SambaNova, you'll be responsible for defining the next generation of silicon networking solutions to enable state-of-the-art scale-up competitiveness for supercomputer scale AI/ML systems including:

• 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 hardware
• Define and own the ML networking roadmap, leading a cross functional effort between software, systems, and silicon
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align network initiatives with product competitiveness requirements
• Stay on top of and contribute to industry standards representing SambaNova

Required Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD degree 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 successful full-cycle development and delivery from planning to product in networking for such silicon solutions

Knowledge & 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 networking reliability, availability and serviceability
• Capable of abstracting and analyzing network performance from real world application data
• Capable of breaking down networking requirements into silicon, packaging, system SW, RunTime 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, or Rust

Leadership & 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

Pay

Base Pay Range $250,000—$350,000 USD

Benefits

• 95% premium coverage for employee medical insurance
• 77% premium coverage for dependents
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, and AD&D insurance plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options including Health Care, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care
• Full subscription to Headspace
• Gympass+ membership with access to physical gyms
• One Medical membership
• Counseling services with an Employee Assistance Program