Lead Solutions Architect
realmHouston (TX)
About the role
Lead Architect, GPU Cluster Solutions | AI Infrastructure | Remote (US) | Up to $240k A fast-growing AI infrastructure company deploying large-scale GPU clusters through a global partner network, moving fast from contract award into delivery, and scaling out the technical architecture team to match.
The Role:
Designing here means starting from client requirements and NVIDIA Reference Architecture, then building out a real, deployable, supportable cluster: compute, storage, network, sparing, the lot. Specifically:
- Designing GPU cluster configurations against NVIDIA Reference Architecture (HGX, NVL72) for every signed engagement
- Owning network topology and fabric selection, including InfiniBand, RoCE, and Ethernet, matched to each client's workload
- Building the hot/cold sparing plan that actually protects the SLA, not just satisfies a checkbox
- Folding in firewall, VPN, and dedicated circuit requirements into the design stage
- Adjusting designs around real-world site constraints, power, cooling, hardware lead times, working with Data Center Procurement and Supply ChainWho they're looking for 7+ years in solutions architecture, network engineering, or systems engineering for GPU, HPC, or large-scale compute infrastructure
- Deep working knowledge of NVIDIA Reference Architecture and GPU cluster design principles
- Hands-on with InfiniBand, RoCE, and high-speed Ethernet fabric design, not just theory
- Experience building sparing strategies for infrastructure where downtime isn't an option
- Comfortable owning firewall, VPN, and dedicated circuit design as part of the network picture
Bonus:
high-speed shared storage experience, NVIDIA NCP familiarity, capacity or sparing modeling tools, prior design work for large enterprise or neocloud clients
Additional details:
- Remote or hybrid, ideally US based, travel to data center partner sites required
- Up to $240k plus bonus and equity
- Reports to the VP, Deployments
- If your background aligns or you know someone whose does, drop me a message!
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