AI Infrastructure Architect for Kubernetes & GPUs

F5; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 222,000 - 333,000; Full time

Job summary

F5 is seeking a Solutions Architect – BNK to lead AI infrastructure architecture for enterprise Kubernetes, high-performance networking, and AI workload ingress/egress initiatives. You will work closely with a Principal Account Executive to qualify opportunities, craft technical win strategies, and map BNK capabilities to executive business cases.

You will engage CTOs and Platform Engineering leaders at hyper-scale Neoclouds, conduct in-depth PoCs, and help scale AI Factory reference

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in Solutions Architecture, Solutions Engineering, Platform Engineering, or related customer-facing technical roles.
• Deep, hands-on expertise in Kubernetes, container orchestration, cloud-native networking (CNIs), and application delivery.
• Experience architecting massive-scale cloud infrastructure, particularly in HPC or AI data center environments.
• Advanced understanding of Layer 2-7 networking (BGP, EVPN, VXLAN) and hardware acceleration (SmartNICs, DPUs like NVIDIA BlueField).
• Proven ability to engage, challenge, and influence elite technical stakeholders (Network Architects, AI Platform Leads).
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and consultative problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture strategy and solution design for enterprise Kubernetes, high-performance networking, and AI workload ingress/egress initiatives.
• Co-Lead the Sales Team by partnering with a Principal Account Executive to qualify opportunities, drive technical win strategies, and map BNK capabilities to executive business cases.
• Be the Trusted Technical Advisor by engaging CTOs, Chief Architects, and Platform Engineering leaders at hyper-scale Neoclouds and AI-native companies.
• Execute Technical Validation through deep-dive discovery, architecture workshops, demonstrations, and PoCs in high-throughput environments.
• Master the AI Stack by architecting solutions leveraging BNK, NVIDIA BlueField DOCA, and hardware-accelerated traffic management to maximize GPU utilization.
• Develop the Playbook by creating reusable AI Factory reference architectures, technical playbooks, and best practices for DPU-resident service layers.
• Bridge Field to Engineering by representing Neocloud market trends and customer requirements to Product and Engineering teams.

Skills

Kubernetes

Networking

Cloud-native networking

AI infrastructure

Executive communication

Tools

NVIDIA DOCA

Job description

F5 is seeking a Solutions Architect – BNK to lead AI infrastructure architecture for enterprise Kubernetes, high-performance networking, and AI workload ingress/egress initiatives. You will work closely with a Principal Account Executive to qualify opportunities, craft technical win strategies, and map BNK capabilities to executive business cases.

You will engage CTOs and Platform Engineering leaders at hyper-scale Neoclouds, conduct in-depth PoCs, and help scale AI Factory reference