AI Cluster Architect

Vultr — United States · Remote · Senior · $200k - $220k/yearly

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Role description

Role Overview

Create and refine large-scale GPU cluster architectures within strict power and infrastructure limits. Focuses heavily on power-aware design, understanding how different GPU SKUs, NICs, switches, and fabrics interact at scale.

What You Will Do

Architect large-scale GPU clusters, model and validate power consumption, evaluate tradeoffs across multiple fabric networking architectures, and determine network scale limits.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Must have deep experience navigating heterogeneous environments, multiple generations of hardware, and end user requirements, with strong documentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Requirements

  • 7+ years designing or building large-scale HPC, AI, or hyperscale GPU clusters
  • Expert understanding of GPU and accelerator system design
  • Strong familiarity with InfiniBand, RoCE, and SpectrumX networking
  • Demonstrated experience modeling power draw and thermal characteristics of servers, GPUs, NICs, switches, optics, and storage systems
  • Ability to design networks that maintain full non-blocking performance or intentionally introduce over/under-subscription
  • Proven ability to gather and analyze vendor SKU-level specifications
  • Experience balancing customer-driven requirements for compute, storage, and service density
  • Strong documentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Benefits

  • 100% company-paid insurance premiums for employee medical, dental and vision plans
  • 401(k) plan that matches 100% up to 4%
  • Professional Development Reimbursement of $2,500 each year
  • 11 Holidays + Paid Time Off Accrual + Rollover Plan
  • Increased PTO at 3 year and 10 year anniversary + 1 month paid sabbatical every 5 years + Anniversary Bonus each year
  • $500 stipend for remote office setup in first year + $400 each following year
  • Internet reimbursement up to $75 per month
  • Gym membership reimbursement up to $50 per month
  • Company paid Wellable subscription

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