Senior HPC Systems Architect
Lambda — San Jose, California, United States · Remote · Senior
Role description
Role Overview
As a Senior HPC Systems Architect at Lambda, you will lead the design, development, and execution of next-generation GPU clusters. Our team gets first access to the latest technologies and is responsible for translating emerging platform capabilities into scalable, production-ready infrastructure. Our scope spans from rack and pod level system arrangement that maximizes the data center power footprint, to right-sizing compute fabrics that meet the most demanding customer workloads.
What You Will Do
Design and architect advanced HPC systems optimized for large-scale computational workloads and AI applications. Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to define system requirements and performance goals. Develop comprehensive testing frameworks to rigorously assess system performance, scalability, and reliability.
Why It Might Be a Fit
You will provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams, fostering best practices in HPC architecture. You will also have the opportunity to work at the intersection of GPU systems, high-performance networking, power and cooling, data center design, and customer-scale AI infrastructure.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience designing and architecting large-scale HPC and distributed computing systems.
- Expert-level knowledge of HPC hardware including GPU clusters, compute nodes, high-speed networking (InfiniBand, Ethernet), and distributed storage.
- Hands-on experience with direct-to-chip liquid cooling systems.
- Proven expertise in creating robust performance benchmarks, capacity planning, and system validation.
- Exceptional skills in system architecture, design documentation, and technical specifications.
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams, ensuring alignment of technical solutions with business objectives.
- Self-motivated, strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Benefits
- Generous cash & equity compensation
- Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
- Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles
- 401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)
- Flexible paid time off plan