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Cerebras SystemsCerebras SystemsUnited States

Infrastructure Hardware Technical Program Manager

Leads end-to-end delivery of server and network platform programs for AI clusters, coordinating architects, vendors, validation, deployment, and operations. Requires 8+ years of infrastructure-focused technical program management experience and strong knowledge of server architecture, networking, and Linux fleet management.

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On-site8+ YOETechnical Program Management

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end program execution for server systems and network equipment in Cerebras clusters, including new platforms, refreshes, and major component/configuration changes.
  • Drive requirements gathering and convert inputs into executable plans with clear milestones, readiness gates, and cross-functional deliverables.
  • Represent Cluster Architecture in executive reviews, OKR cycles, and leadership/customer forums as needed.
  • Build and manage integrated schedules across vendors and internal teams; track dependencies, critical path, and risks.
  • Manage OEM/ODM and switch/vendor engagements, including RFI/RFP processes, samples, escalations, and roadmap alignment.
  • Partner with Compute, Server Platform, and Network Architects to turn architectural decisions into qualification plans, acceptance criteria, and rollout strategies.
  • Lead qualification and release readiness, including lab/staging validation, regression tracking, and go/no-go decisions.
  • 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 data center owners on power, cooling, space, and cabling constraints.

Requirements

  • B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years in Technical Program Management or similar delivery leadership for server, network, or infrastructure platforms from concept through production.
  • Experience coordinating complex server and/or data center network programs across OEMs/ODMs, switch vendors, and internal engineering teams.
  • Working knowledge of server architecture, including CPU/NUMA, memory bandwidth, PCIe, NICs, and storage I/O.
  • Networking fundamentals, including leaf-spine fabrics, switch platforms, and high-performance interconnects.
  • Familiarity with Linux server fleet management, including provisioning, firmware/BIOS, drivers, and field triage.
  • Strong multi-team program execution skills, including integrated plans, risk management, dependency tracking, and executive-level communication.
  • Ability to operate in ambiguity and keep parallel server and network workstreams aligned.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with AI/ML, HPC, or performance-sensitive distributed infrastructure.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Build a breakthrough AI platform beyond the constraints of the GPU.
  • Publish and open source cutting-edge AI research.
  • Work on one of the fastest AI supercomputers in the world.
  • Enjoy job stability with startup vitality.
  • Work in a simple, non-corporate culture that respects individual beliefs.
  • Access continuous learning, growth, and support.

Skills

Technical Program Managementserver architecturenetwork architecturecpu/numapcieLinuxfirmwarebiosleaf-spine networkinghigh-performance interconnectsoem/odm managementRisk Managementdependency trackingAI/MLhpc

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