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DriveNets

Principal Technologist – AI Compute

DriveNets

. Own technical architecture for complex, high-value customer opportunities spanning AI/HPC GPU and accelerator compute cluster design, workload performance, and the compute-to-network interface .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in AI/HPC GPU architecture and design, with a strong focus on compute cluster orchestration and benchmarking. Proven ability to lead technical discussions with C-level stakeholders and mentor solutions architects in delivering high-value customer solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords
AI/HPC GPU ArchitectureCompute Cluster OrchestrationNVIDIA/AMD Hardware ExperiencePre-Sales Solutions ArchitecturePython Scripting and Automation

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Hard Skills
GPU/Accelerator System DesignDistributed Training/Inference FrameworksGPU Virtualization and PartitioningContainerized ML WorkloadsNCCL/RCCL TuningGPU Observability and TelemetryKubernetes and SlurmBenchmarking and Performance TuningData Center Operations FundamentalsElectrical/Computer Engineering
Soft Skills
Exceptional Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsMentoring and Leadership
Tools & Technologies
PyTorchTensorFlowJAXDCGMPrometheusGrafanaMLPerfRay
Industry Keywords
Data Center Compute InfrastructureHyperscale EnvironmentsAI Compute InfrastructureWorkload PerformanceCompute-to-Network Interface

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
GrafanaKubernetesPrometheusPythonPyTorchRayTensorflow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Own technical architecture for complex, high-value customer opportunities spanning AI/HPC GPU and accelerator compute cluster design, workload performance, and the compute-to-network interface
  • Partner with Sales and Solutions Architects from early discovery through deal closure
  • Lead proof-of-concept design and execution
  • Define proof-of-concept success criteria and GPU cluster benchmarking plans for training/inference throughput and scaling efficiency
  • Communicate proof-of-concept results with rigor and clarity to customers
  • Engage with ML infrastructure leads, compute architects, and C-level stakeholders at hyperscalers, NeoClouds, service providers, and large enterprises
  • Capture field insights on GPU/accelerator platform trends and workload behavior
  • Translate field insights into requirements for Product Management and Engineering
  • Define and publish architecture playbooks, reference designs, and best practices for AI compute infrastructure
  • Lead and mentor Solutions Architects and Solutions Engineers
  • Represent DriveNets at industry events
  • Author white papers and technical blogs
  • Build DriveNets' external technical brand in AI compute infrastructure

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 12+ years of experience in data center compute infrastructure architecture and design
  • At least 3 years focused on AI/HPC GPU or accelerator platforms and hyperscale environments
  • Extensive hands-on experience with GPU/accelerator hardware and system design, including NVIDIA/AMD
  • Experience with compute cluster orchestration using Kubernetes and Slurm
  • Experience with distributed training/inference frameworks
  • Proven senior pre-sales, solutions architecture, or system architecture experience
  • Direct experience influencing large, complex deals with VP and C-level stakeholders
  • Experience with GPU virtualization and partitioning, including MIG/vGPU
  • Experience with containerized ML workloads and bare-metal GPU provisioning
  • Experience with scripting and automation using Python, APIs, and JSON
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally approximately 10%
  • Familiarity with PyTorch, TensorFlow, and JAX
  • Experience with NCCL/RCCL tuning and GPU cluster benchmarking, such as MLPerf
  • Understanding of collective communication behavior at scale
  • Hands-on knowledge of scale-up interconnects, including NVLink and UALink
  • Familiarity with GPU resource scheduling and orchestration using Slurm, Kubernetes, and Ray
  • Experience with GPU observability and telemetry using DCGM, Prometheus, and Grafana
  • Understanding of data center operations fundamentals, including power, cooling, and rack design
  • BS, MS, PhD, or equivalent experience in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or another Engineering field

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on multi-million-dollar customer engagements
  • Creativity, teamwork, and growth-oriented work environment
  • Approximately 10% domestic and international travel
  • Equal opportunity employment
  • NVIDIA/AMD platform certifications, or equivalent — advantage