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

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PCIePCIe Gen5PCIe Gen6BMCRedfishIPMINVLinkUCIeHPChigh-speed networkingpower distributionliquid coolingthermal management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Platform Solutions Architect position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this role remote or onsite?

The position is onsite.

What experience and skills are required for this role?

Candidates need 8+ years of experience in system or server hardware architecture, ideally in HPC, AI infrastructure, or hyperscale data centers, and a deep understanding of PCIe protocols and topologies.

What does Etched do, and what's the work environment like?

Etched is building AI chips hard-coded for individual model architectures, with their first product Sohu supporting transformers for higher throughput and lower latency than a B200, enabling products impossible with GPUs. The role involves hands-on technical leadership in designing AI server platforms.

What makes a strong candidate for this Platform Solutions Architect role?

A strong candidate has 8+ years in system or server hardware architecture, ideally from HPC, AI infrastructure, or hyperscale data centers, with deep PCIe expertise and hands-on experience in platform design for AI workloads.

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