Data Center Network Architect

Location: Occasionally Travel to Bellevue, WA

Overview: We are seeking a skilled Data Center Network Architect to design, implement, and maintain high-performance network infrastructures optimized for AI workloads, ensuring seamless operability across multiple platforms. The role focuses on developing a strategic network topology that supports the evolving needs of AI and high-performance computing, while collaborating with physical design teams to optimize space, power, cooling, and cabling management.

Key Responsibilities: Design & Architecture: Develop and document high-performance, scalable network solutions tailored for AI workloads, ensuring multi-platform operability across on-premises data centers, cloud environments, and virtualized systems. Design a forward-looking network topology strategy that incorporates emerging technologies and trends in AI and high-performance computing. Collaborate with physical design and facilities teams to optimize network infrastructure for space, power, cooling, and cabling management. Implementation: Configure and manage high-performance networking equipment, including switches, routers, and network interconnects optimized for AI and HPC workloads. Ensure seamless integration with cloud networking solutions and virtualization platforms. Security & Compliance: Ensure network architectures meet stringent security standards for AI and HPC environments; implement robust security policies and disaster recovery plans. Optimization & Troubleshooting: Monitor and optimize network performance for AI workloads; resolve complex network issues; lead disaster recovery efforts. Documentation & Training: Maintain comprehensive network documentation; mentor and train junior engineers on best practices for AI-centric network design.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.8+ years of experience in network design and architecture, with a focus on high-performance computing or AI environments. Proficient in advanced networking protocols and technologies that support AI and HPC workloads. Experience with multi-platform environments, including on-premises data centers, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), and virtualization technologies. Knowledge of data center design principles, including power, cooling, and cabling management. Certifications in networking (e.g. ACE, JCNIE, CCIE) or data center design are preferred.