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Technical Lead Manager, Infrastructure Hardware (Server and Network Systems)

Cerebras· Software Engineering
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United States and CanadaFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Technical Lead Manager on the Cluster Architecture Team responsible for end-to-end execution of server and network platform programs for Cerebras CS-3–based AI clusters, including NPIs, validation, production rollout, and vendor management across OEM/ODM partners and internal teams.

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end technical execution for server systems and network equipment in Cerebras clusters, including NPIs, platform refreshes, and major component or configuration changes.
  • Drive requirements gathering and technical trade-off decisions, converting inputs into executable plans with clear milestones, readiness gates, and cross-functional deliverables.
  • Represent Cluster Architecture in executive reviews, OKR cycles, and leadership or customer forums as needed.
  • Build and manage integrated execution plans across vendors and internal teams, tracking dependencies, critical paths, and risks.
  • Lead OEM/ODM, switch-vendor, and component-vendor engagements, including RFI/RFP activities, technical evaluations, samples, escalations, and roadmap alignment.
  • Partner with Compute, Server Platform, and Network Architects to translate architectural direction into platform decisions, qualification plans, acceptance criteria, and rollout strategies.
  • Lead NPI execution, qualification, and release readiness, including lab/staging validation, regression tracking, issue resolution, and go/no-go decisions.
  • Step into execution gaps as needed to drive technical issues to closure and keep server and network programs moving.
  • Own risk and change management into production, including versioning, rollout sequencing, and stakeholder communication.
  • Ensure operational readiness with deployment and fleet teams and maintain alignment with rack and physical datacenter owners on power, cooling, space, and cabling constraints.

Qualifications

  • B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years in technical leadership, systems engineering, or technical program leadership for server, network, or infrastructure platforms from concept through production.
  • Experience technically leading complex server and/or datacenter network programs across OEM/ODMs, switch vendors, component suppliers, and internal engineering teams.
  • Strong knowledge of server architecture—including CPU/NUMA, memory bandwidth, PCIe, NIC, and storage I/O—and networking fundamentals including leaf-spine fabrics, switch platforms, optics, and high-performance interconnects.
  • Familiarity with Linux server fleet management, including provisioning, firmware/BIOS, drivers, and field triage.
  • Demonstrated ability to make sound technical decisions, guide cross-functional teams, and drive issues to closure.
  • Strong multi-team execution skills, including integrated planning, risk management, dependency tracking, and executive-level communication.
  • Ability to operate in ambiguity and keep parallel server and network workstreams aligned.
  • Experience with AI/ML, HPC, or performance-sensitive distributed infrastructure is a plus.

Skills

Required:Technical leadershipServer and datacenter network program managementServer architectureNetworking fundamentals and leaf-spine fabrics
Nice to have:Linux server fleet management
Last updated Aug 30, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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