Staff HPC Network Architect
Lambda — San Jose, California, United States · Remote · Staff+ · $100k - $200k/yearly
Role description
Role Overview
Architect high-performance networking solutions for cloud platforms, focusing on ultra-low-latency and high-bandwidth connectivity. Define network topology and architectural patterns for large-scale GPU clusters, storage backends, and multi-tenant environments.
What You Will Do
Evaluate, benchmark, and select next-generation network technologies to meet AI workload requirements. Develop and maintain network architecture standards, reference designs, and scalability roadmaps for multi-site and hybrid environments.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Proven experience architecting high-performance data center networks, expertise with InfiniBand and advanced Ethernet fabrics, and strong understanding of data center switching architectures and congestion control.
Requirements
- Proven experience architecting high-performance data center networks
- Deep expertise with InfiniBand and advanced Ethernet fabrics
- Strong understanding of data center switching architectures and congestion control
- Skilled in designing for low-latency and high-throughput data paths
- Experience with BGP-based fabric design
- Experience with SDN, APIs, automation, and network telemetry
- Strong optical networking competency
- Experience building resilient, fault-tolerant high-performance network architectures
Benefits
- Generous cash & equity compensation
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- Wellness and commuter stipends
- 401k Plan with 2% company match