Infrastructure Hardware Technical Program Manager (Server and Network Systems)

As an Infrastructure Hardware Technical Program Manager (Server and Network Systems) on the Cluster Architecture Team, you will drive end-to-end delivery of server and network platform programs across Cerebras CS-3–based AI clusters — from requirements and vendor selection through lab bring-up, qualification, and production rollout. You will be the execution owner for multi-team programs spanning OEM/ODM partners, component vendors, internal software/runtime teams and architects, validation/QA, and deployment/operations.

This role is intentionally technical: you must understand server, network, and system-level trade-offs well enough to run effective technical reviews, keep programs grounded in real constraints, and maintain a crisp decision trail - while partnering closely with the Compute / Server / Network Platform Architects for detailed technical direction and sign-off. 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 DC design).

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end program execution for server systems and network equipment in Cerebras clusters, including new platforms, refreshes, and major component/config 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 (RFI/RFP, samples, escalations, roadmap alignment).
• Partner with Compute / Server Platform / Network Architects to turn architectural decisions into qualification plans, acceptance criteria, and rollout strategies.
• Lead qualification and release readiness (lab/staging validation, regression tracking, 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/physical DC 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 Program Management (or similar delivery leadership) for server, network, or infrastructure platforms from concept through production.
• Experience coordinating complex server and/or datacenter network programs across OEM/ODMs, switch vendors, and internal engineering teams.
• Working knowledge of server architecture (CPU/NUMA, memory bandwidth, PCIe, NIC and storage IO) and enough networking fundamentals (leaf-spine fabrics, switch platforms, high-performance interconnects) to run effective technical reviews.
• Familiarity with Linux server fleet management (provisioning, firmware/BIOS, drivers, field triage).
• Strong multi-team program execution skills: integrated plans, risk management, dependency tracking, and executive-level communication.
• Ability to operate in ambiguity and keep parallel server and network workstreams aligned.
• Experience with AI/ML, HPC, or performance-sensitive distributed infrastructure is a plus.