Description
Invent the future with us.
By providing a new level of predictable performance, efficiency, and sustainability Ampere is working with leading cloud suppliers and a growing partner ecosystem to deliver cloud instances, servers and embedded/edge products that can handle the compute demands of today and tomorrow.
Join us at Ampere and work alongside a passionate and growing team — we’d love to have you apply!
About the role:
Ampere is looking for a dynamic and energetic Director of AI Platform Architecture to join our growing team. In this role, you will develop and execute near and long-term strategies and technologies to drive the delivery of Ampere-based AI platforms. This is a high visibility, high impact role at Ampere that offers significant growth opportunity and will report to Ampere’s Global Senior Director of Platform Engineering.
What you’ll achieve:
- Design and develop Ampere AI Server Platform specifications and perform technology comparisons to recommend the best solutions and vendor selections.
- Develop and drive strategic decisions for Ampere's AI Platform design.
- Conduct and analyze performance benchmarks, comparing our system platforms against those of competitors, to identify areas of improvement and maintain Ampere’s competitive edge in the market.
- Research new system design technologies and perform in-depth market research to keep Ampere ahead of industry trends.
- Conduct comprehensive reviews of designs to guide validation and testing plans, ensuring the highest quality standards.
- This role will include collaborating and negotiating with server OEM/ODM’s and will play a crucial part in shaping the future of AI server technology.
About you:
- BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Computer Engineering or equivalent.
- 15+ years overall relevant experience to include 5 years designing data center server platforms
- You bring 2+ years of industry experience designing and delivering AI Server Platform architectures.
- Deep experience with ARM (or x86) architectures, storage, and server CPU solutions.
- Your expertise should include a comprehensive understanding of AI workloads and hardware deployments. Moreover, you should possess strong knowledge of Machine Learning and Deep Learning, with experience using popular frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Llama.cpp, and vLLM.
- You bring a deep understanding of server architecture to include NICs, Linux, system software, and kernel drivers.
- Knowledge of DevOps/MLOps technologies such as Docker/containers and Kubernetes is also essential for this role.
- Knowledge of data center liquid cooling systems
- You are passionate about leading edge technology and eager to build “What Comes Next”.
- You excel at working in cross-functional team environments, demonstrating strong collaboration and communication skills to effectively deliver outstanding results.
- Past experience working with server OEM/ODM’s.
What we’ll offer:
At Ampere we believe in taking care of our employees and providing a competitive total rewards package that includes base pay, bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. We offer an annual bonus program tied to internal company goals and annual meritocratic equity awards that enable our employees to participate in the success of the company.
Benefits highlights include:
- Premium medical and annual health checkup, in addition to national social insurance, so that you can feel secure in your health and financial future
- Generous paid time off policy so that you can embrace a healthy work-life balance
- A monthly food stipend, variety of healthy snacks, energizing coffee or tea, and refreshing drinks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day.
- Seasonal team building events
And there is much more than compensation and benefits. At Ampere, we foster an inclusive culture that empowers our employees to do more and grow more. We are passionate about inventing industry leading cloud-native designs that contribute to a more sustainable future. We are excited to share more about our career opportunities with you through the interview process.
Ampere is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, age, veteran and/or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.