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ASIC Network Architect

SambaNova· Hardware
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Hybrid (Austin, TX), Remote, Hybrid (San Jose, CA)$250k - $350kfull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Role focused on researching, defining, and owning networking architecture for state-of-the-art ML silicon at SambaNova, including governance of ML networking roadmap, cross-functional leadership, and industry standards contribution.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct research and development in state of the art networking solutions
  • Define and own networking architecture specifications for performant, robust, and efficient communications on the next generation super-pod scale ML hardware
  • Define and own the ML networking roadmap, leading a cross-functional effort across software, systems, and silicon
  • Work with executive leadership to align network initiatives with product competitiveness requirements
  • Track and contribute to industry standards, representing SambaNova

Qualifications

  • B.S. 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
  • 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 solve challenging problems in ambiguous environments
  • Strong coding skills with C++, Python, or Rust
  • Highly motivated, self-driven, independent, organized with strong collaboration and communication skills
  • Cross-functional team leadership experience

Skills

Required:Networking architectureNetworking protocolsTopologies for large clustersCongestion management / QoSReliability / availability / serviceabilityPerformance analysissilicon / packaging / system software coordinationProgrammingleadership / cross-functional collaboration

Benefits

  • Base Salary Range: $250,000—$350,000 USD (as part of compensation package)
  • Health, dental, vision insurance premium coverage details (employee 95%, dependents 77%)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options
  • Headspace subscription
  • Gympass+ membership
  • One Medical membership
  • Employee Assistance Program and counseling services
  • Well-being and other insurance plans (Disability, Life, AD&D)
Last updated Sep 13, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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