Edge Compute and Data Center Architect
Hawthorne, CAfull-timePosted 6mo ago
About the role
Architect and build the compute infrastructure and connectivity backbone for AI-native metal 3D printing factories, spanning on-premises and cloud, with dense GPU clusters, high-bandwidth interconnects, and distributed data platforms for real-time control and large-scale data processing.
Responsibilities
- Architect and scale state-of-the-art edge compute and storage systems for a big-data infrastructure, enabling real-time machine learning on the edge as well as store petabytes of physics-based data for inference
- Lead the design, deployment, and maintenance of on-premises and cloud-based infrastructure, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security of IT systems
- Optimize and manage virtualization and containerization technologies
- Design, implement, and manage the company's networking infrastructure, ensuring robust connectivity, performance optimization, and security across all network layers
- Implement and manage comprehensive security protocols to protect data, systems, and infrastructure. Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to ensure the highest levels of protection
- Ensure infrastructure is built and scaled with cost and resource efficiency in mind
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations for network security operations such as NIST and ITAR
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or network engineering
- 5+ years of enterprise level data center engineering experience
- Heterogenous compute/data center infrastructure experience (CPUs, GPUs, traditional servers and storage)
- Strong knowledge of both on-premises and cloud-based infrastructure
Skills
Required:Edge compute architectureOn-premises and cloud infrastructureVirtualization and containerizationNetworking infrastructureSecurity and compliance
Benefits
- Significant stock option packages
- 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)
- Life insurance
- Traditional and Roth 401(k)
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
- Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent
- Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette
- Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events
Last updated Jul 9, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Freeform
Engineered for simplicity, speed and scale.
Creative manufacturing company specializing in AI-native manufacturing systems with origins linked to SpaceX engineers.
ManufacturingAIMetal 3D PrintingAutomationIndustrial
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