Principal Solutions Architect

Cornelis Networks delivers the world’s highest performance scale-out networking solutions for AI and HPC datacenters. Our differentiated architecture seamlessly integrates hardware, software and system level technologies to maximize the efficiency of GPU, CPU and accelerator-based compute clusters at any scale. Our solutions drive breakthroughs in AI & HPC workloads, empowering our customers to push the boundaries of innovation. Backed by top-tier venture capital and strategic investors, we are committed to innovation, performance and scalability - solving the world’s most demanding computational challenges with our next-generation networking solutions.  

 

We are a fast-growing, forward-thinking team of architects, engineers, and business professionals with a proven track record of building successful products and companies. As a global organization, our team spans multiple U.S. states and six countries, and we continue to expand with exceptional talent in onsite, hybrid, and fully remote roles.   

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Principal Solutions Architect with design and implementation experience across HPC and AI architectures, who can successfully sell solutions to both customers and partners. The ideal candidate will be a trusted technical resource and advisor that will foster relationships, create opportunities, and drive revenue as part of a growing team of dedicated sales professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with team members to identify, qualify, manage, and close sales opportunities
• Work closely with team members to develop new business opportunities and to open new markets
• Gather customer and partner requirements and influence them to align with company solutions
• Design, validate, and document solutions for customers and partners
• Deliver effective technical presentations to secure favorable outcomes from various audiences
• Author technical materials and peer-reviewed publications for use in sales and marketing activities
• Travel to conferences, customers, and partners to present and position company solutions and research
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of additional advanced schooling or deep experience in networking solutions
• 7+ years of experience architecting networking solutions for significant HPC and AI deployments
• Demonstrated knowledge of networking and associated requirements for HPC, AI, or HPDA
• 8+ years working with data center infrastructure and Linux cluster technologies
• Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience directly engaging and supporting customers and business partners
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven experience deploying and operating in HPC and AI computing environments 
• Hands-on experience with high-performance interconnects such as Omni-Path, InfiniBand, or 100G+ Ethernet
• Deep knowledge of network architecture and optimization
• Experience working with with parallel filesystems and parallel storage systems
• Demonstrated ability to benchmark, profile, and optimize application workloads across AI, HPC, or HPDA systems
• Strong understanding of system and network security principals in distributed, high-performance environments
  

Location: 

This is a remote position within the United States, and it requires up to 50% travel for in-person conferences and meetings.  Brief periods of travel up to 75% may be required. 

At Cornelis Networks your base salary is only one component of your comprehensive total rewards package. Your base pay will be determined by factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and location relative to the hiring range for the position. Depending on your role, you may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, including an annual bonus or sales incentives.

In addition to your base pay, you’ll have access to a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as disability and life insurance, a dependent care flexible spending account, accidental injury insurance, and pet insurance. We also offer generous paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, and Open Time Off (OTO)