Director, Cluster Network Architecture-GPU

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Director of Cluster Network Architecture

The Team: 

AMD's Data Center GPU organization is transforming the industry with our AI based Graphic Processors. Our primary objective is to design exceptional products that drive the evolution of computing experiences, serving as the cornerstone for enterprise Data Centers, (AI) Artificial Intelligence, HPC and Embedded systems. If this resonates with you, come and joining our Data Center GPU organization where we are building amazing AI powered products with amazing people.

The Role: 

We are looking for a dynamic, energetic Leader / Director of Cluster Network Architecture to join our growing team. As a key contributor to the success of AMD’s product, you will be part of a leading team to drive and improve AMD’s abilities to deliver the highest quality, industry-leading technologies to market. AMD's Cluster team fosters and encourages continuous technical innovation to showcase successes as well as facilitate continuous career development.  

The Person: 

Cluster Network Architecture plays a critical role in shaping the future of AI/ML training and inferencing systems as they move into the Ethernet era. This individual will lead the collaboration with a broad range of internal and external partners, including NIC, Switch, and Software Enablement teams, to integrate state-of-the-art technology solutions that pave the way for ethernet to be used as a viable network technology for the GPU-to-GPU communication required during AI inferencing and training.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Managing as well as serving as player/coach for a team with the following responsibilities
• Designing state of the art cluster network architectures for large AI/ML training and inferencing systems which can be optimized for hyperscale capabilities
• Engaging with AMD customer base and aligning their system and networking architectures
• Standardizing ethernet network architectures and best practices for GPU-to-GPU communication for deep learning and AI workloads
• Co-designing new Ethernet technology with AMD partner companies to build the next generation of AI cluster networks
• Pioneering system networking strategies to facilitate seamless operation and scaling of AI clusters
• Developing scalable AI/ML training and inferencing communication network reference architectures for each generation of AMD AI/ML products
• Managing network architects and participating on projects supporting Partner OEM co-design of AI/ML clusters
• Participating in design phase of each AMD AI/ML GPU generation by developing cluster communication network architectures and requirements
• Collaborating across AMD internal and external partner teams to improve communication performance for AMD AI/ML clusters

Preferred Experience: 

• In-depth knowledge and experience with network topologies such as Clos and Fat Tree, and technologies including Infiniband, RDMA, RoCE, NVLINK, and PCIe 
• Knowledge in network security, automation, and visualization, along with a solid understanding of OSI network models and TCP/IP suites 
• Professional certifications such as Cisco CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, CompTIA Network , and Arista ACE are highly regarded 
• Real world experience designing hyperscale ethernet and/or cluster networks
• Expert in the TCP/IP protocol and it’s application
• Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and pronounced attention to details
• Must be a self-starter, and able to independently drive tasks to completion

Academic Credentials: 

• Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or other relevant field  
• Master’s Degree (MS) preferred 

At AMD, your base pay is one part of your total rewards package.  Your base pay will depend on where your skills, qualifications, experience, and location fit into the hiring range for the position. You may be eligible for incentives based upon your role such as either an annual bonus or sales incentive. Many AMD employees have the opportunity to own shares of AMD stock, as well as a discount when purchasing AMD stock if voluntarily participating in AMD’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also be eligible for competitive benefits described in more detail here.

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