Director, Networking

About the Role

We are seeking a Director, Networking to lead the strategy, architecture, and customer adoption of next-generation networking solutions for AI inference data centers. This role uniquely blends internal technical leadership with external customer engagement, with approximately 50% of time dedicated to defining and evolving network strategy, and 50% spent working directly with customers as a solution architect.

You will operate at the intersection of cutting-edge AI infrastructure and real-world deployment, translating emerging technologies into scalable, high-performance, and customer-ready solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Network Strategy & Architecture

• Define and drive the end-to-end networking strategy for AI inference data centers, including fabric design, topology, and technology selection

• Architect high-performance, low-latency, and scalable network fabrics optimized for AI inference workloads (Ethernet, RDMA/RoCE, and emerging interconnects)

• Evaluate and incorporate next-generation technologies (e.g., 400G/800G+, SmartNICs/DPUs, CXL, SONiC, Ultra Ethernet) into future-ready designs

• Develop reference architectures, validated designs, and best practices for large-scale AI clusters and inference environments

• Partner with engineering, product management, and infrastructure teams to align roadmap with business and customer needs

• Influence industry direction through standards bodies, ecosystem partnerships, and technology evaluations

Customer-Facing Solution Architecture

• Serve as a trusted advisor and technical leader to customers designing and deploying AI inference infrastructure

• Lead solution design, requirements gathering, and architecture reviews for enterprise and hyperscale customers

• Present technical strategies and architectures to executive and technical stakeholders

• Translate complex networking and AI infrastructure concepts into clear business value and deployment guidance

• Support go-to-market efforts through customer engagements, workshops, and field enablement

• Drive adoption by helping customers bridge the gap between early-stage innovation and production deployment

Basic Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in data center networking, with deep expertise in large-scale fabric design

• Proven experience architecting high-performance networks for AI/ML, HPC, or cloud infrastructure environments

• Strong expertise in Ethernet-based fabrics, TCP/IP, RDMA/RoCE, and modern Clos architectures

• Experience with AI infrastructure components such as GPUs, DPUs/SmartNICs, and high-speed interconnects

• Demonstrated ability to define technical strategy and influence product or infrastructure roadmaps

• Significant customer-facing experience in solution architecture, technical sales, or consulting roles

• Strong communication and presentation skills, including executive-level engagement

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI inference and training clusters, including GPU fabrics and storage networking

• Familiarity with SONiC, network automation (Terraform, Python), and zero-touch provisioning

• Knowledge of emerging technologies such as CXL, NVLink, and in-network computing

• Background in technical marketing, product management, or technology evangelism

• Experience speaking at industry events or contributing to thought leadership

Salary Range

$220,000 - $275,000 USD + Benefits + Equity