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

Cerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip, 56 times larger than GPUs. This architecture allows Cerebras to deliver industry-leading training and inference speeds; over 10 times faster than GPU-based hyperscale cloud inference services.

This order of magnitude increase in speed is transforming the user experience of AI applications, unlocking real-time iteration and increasing intelligence via additional agentic computation.

Cerebras works with the leading model labs, global enterprises, and cutting-edge AI-native startups. OpenAI recently announced a multi-year partnership https://openai.com/index/cerebras-partnership/ with Cerebras, to deploy 750 megawatts of scale, transforming key workloads with ultra high-speed inference.

As a Technical Lead Manager, Infrastructure Hardware (Server and Network Systems) on the Cluster Architecture Team, you will provide technical leadership and drive end-to-end execution of server and network platform programs—including new product introductions (NPIs)—across Cerebras CS-3–based AI clusters. You will lead programs from requirements and technical trade-offs through vendor selection, lab bring-up, qualification, and production rollout. You will be the technical execution owner across OEM/ODM partners, component vendors, internal software/runtime teams and architects, validation/QA, and deployment/operations.

About This Role

This role combines technical leadership with hands-on execution. You must understand server, network, and system-level design deeply enough to lead technical reviews, make and document practical trade-offs, and unblock execution—while partnering closely with Compute, Server Platform, and Network Architects on broader architectural direction. You will also build shared understanding with our rack/elevations and physical datacenter design partners so that server and network changes land smoothly in real deployments, without owning physical datacenter design.

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.

Skills and 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 tea …