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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Lead Manager, Infrastructure Hardware (Server and Network Systems) - **Company:** Cerebras Systems - **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, BIOS, Cloud Computing, Computer Engineering, Distributed Systems, Firmware, Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, Networking Hardware, Linux Servers, Networking Basics, PCI Express, Systems Architecture, Management of Software Versions, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Computer Networking Systems, Non-Uniform Memory Access, Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure - **Published:** November 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/technical-lead-manager-infrastructure-hardware-server-and-network-systems-sunnyvale-ca--12356176-4a3c-4078-864a-6442a7c37e21 ## About the Role Technical Leadership, Network Systems, Server Hardware, Startup, Cloud Computing, GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), Artificial Intelligence (AI), User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Network Systems, Technical Leadership, * 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 teams. * Strong knowledge of server architecture-including CPU/NUMA, memory bandwidth, PCIe, NIC, and storage I/O-and networking fundamentals including leaf-spine fabrics, switch platforms, optics, and high-performance interconnects. * Familiarity with Linux server fleet management, including provisioning, firmware/BIOS, drivers, and field triage. * Demonstrated ability to make sound technical decisions, guide cross-functional teams, and drive issues to closure. * Strong multi-team execution skills, including integrated planning, 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. ## Description 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., 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., * 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.