Platform Solutions Architect at Etched.ai

San Jose, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

HPC, AI infrastructure, hyperscale data centersIndustries

Requirements

8+ years of experience in system or server hardware architecture
Ideally in HPC, AI infrastructure, or hyperscale data centers
Deep understanding of PCIe protocols and topologies
Expertise in PCIe and fabric topologies, power and thermal constraints, and high-speed networking

Responsibilities

Architect the end-to-end hardware system stack, including server-level components, rack-scale systems, and multi-rack POD designs optimized for AI and high-performance workloads
Design and implement advanced PCIe Gen5/Gen6 topologies, including root complex architecture, retimer placement, switch hierarchy, and accelerator fan-out strategies
Define scalable BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) architecture and platform management features for fleet deployments, including telemetry pipelines, orchestration hooks, and API integrations (e.g., Redfish, IPMI)
Specify and lead the implementation of chip-to-chip interconnects such as NVLink, UCIe, and other emerging high-bandwidth, low-latency fabrics
Develop integration strategies for power distribution, control planes, cooling systems (air and liquid), and shared interconnect fabrics at the rack level
Specify the networking architecture across servers and racks, including 400G/800G Ethernet, leaf-spine switching, NIC-to-ToR planning, and cross-rack topology
Specify power delivery systems for high-density, multi-kilowatt platforms, including VRM selection, power trees, sequencing, and protection logic
Guide system design decisions with awareness of mechanical and thermal constraints to ensure performance, manufacturability, and serviceability
Support bring-up and validation teams in debugging complex issues at the system, rack, and POD levels

Skills

PCIe

PCIe Gen5

PCIe Gen6

BMC

Redfish

IPMI

NVLink

UCIe

HPC

high-speed networking

power distribution

liquid cooling

thermal management

Etched.ai

Develops servers for transformer inference

About Etched.ai

The company specializes in developing powerful servers for transformer inference, utilizing transformer architecture integrated into their chips to achieve highly efficient and advanced technology. The main technologies used in the product are transformer architecture and advanced chip integration.

Cupertino, CA, USAHeadquarters

2022Year Founded

$5.4MTotal Funding

SEEDCompany Stage

HardwareIndustries

11-50Employees