Cerebras Systems
Datacenter Architect
Sunnyvale, CA · Senior
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About the role
- We are looking for an experienced and technically proficient Data Center Architect to lead the technical development of data center infrastructure standards and deployment designs supporting Cerebras AI systems.
- This role will develop the Basis of Design (BoD) for power, cooling, mechanical, electrical and supporting infrastructure while partnering with internal manufacturing, hardware, mechanical, electrical, thermal and systems engineering teams.
- The Architect will work closely with external colocation providers, design consultants, EPC firms and equipment vendors to deliver standardized, scalable, high-density AI data center solutions that meet Cerebras performance, reliability and deployment objectives.
Responsibilities
- Develop and own the Basis of Design (BoD) for AI data center deployments.
- Partner with internal manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, thermal, networking and hardware engineering teams to define infrastructure requirements.
- Develop standardized reference architectures and deployment templates.
- Work with colocation providers, EPC firms, engineering consultants and OEMs to review and validate designs.
- Lead technical reviews for power distribution, liquid cooling, CDU architecture, chilled water systems and heat rejection.
- Support commissioning planning, FAT, SAT and operational readiness.
- Continuously improve design standards by evaluating emerging technologies and lessons learned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or related field.
- Strong knowledge of high-density liquid cooling, power distribution, UPS, generators, switchgear, CDUs, chillers and cooling systems.
- Knowledge of ASHRAE, Uptime Institute, NEC, NFPA and ISO standards.
- 10+ years of mission-critical or hyperscale data center design experience.
- Experience developing Basis of Design (BoD) documentation and technical standards.
- Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams and external design partners.
- Excellent communication and technical leadership skills.
Nice to have
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Experience supporting AI infrastructure or semiconductor deployments.
- Experience with commissioning and operations of large-scale data centers.
- Familiarity with global colocation providers and EPC delivery models.
Skills
- Cerebras works with the leading model labs, global enterprises, and cutting-edge AI-native startups.
Company info
- Build a breakthrough AI platform beyond the constraints of the GPU.
- Publish and open source their cutting-edge AI research.
- Work on one of the fastest AI supercomputers in the world.
- Enjoy job stability with startup vitality.
- Our simple, non-corporate work culture that respects individual beliefs.
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