AI Interconnect Architect: Scale-Out Data Center Networking

Sandisk; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandisk seeks an AI Interconnect Architect to design high-speed networking and communication systems for AI inference infrastructure, including servers, racks, and chips. Focus on bandwidth, power efficiency, scalability, and optimized transport protocols.

You will evaluate interconnect technologies, contribute to industry standards, and collaborate with SoC, package design, and software teams to deliver next-generation hardware solutions.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 10–15 years experience developing interconnect technologies including transport and link level protocols, switching fabrics, QoS and reliable communication methods, and Software Defined Networking.
• Familiarity with Fat tree, Leaf-Spine (Clos), Torus, Meshed topologies and their workload applicability.
• AI hardware architecture familiarity with GPU/accelerator clusters and data center infrastructure.
• Deep working knowledge of interconnect technologies and protocols such as PCIe, CXL, NVLink, UALink, Ethernet, Ultra-Ethernet, and serial links.
• Modeling and simulation: ability to develop performance models.

Responsibilities

• System Architecture & Design: Develop architectures for chip-to-chip interconnects and switched fabrics for AI/ML scale-out.
• Performance Optimization: Analyze trade-offs in bandwidth, latency, power, area, and reliability.
• Technology development and standards: Participate in industry standard bodies and influence specifications.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with SoC, package design, and software teams for seamless integration.

Skills

Interconnect technologies

AI hardware architecture

Modeling & simulation

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering/Computer Science

Tools

PCIe

CXL

NVLink

UALink

Ethernet

Ultra-Ethernet

Serial links

Job description

Sandisk seeks an AI Interconnect Architect to design high-speed networking and communication systems for AI inference infrastructure, including servers, racks, and chips. Focus on bandwidth, power efficiency, scalability, and optimized transport protocols.

You will evaluate interconnect technologies, contribute to industry standards, and collaborate with SoC, package design, and software teams to deliver next-generation hardware solutions.