Lead Power Architect — AI Accelerator Hardware

Cerebras Systems; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Cerebras Systems is a leader in AI compute hardware and built for ultra-fast AI inference and training. We seek a Power Architect to define power delivery architecture for high-performance compute and accelerators.

In Sunnyvale, CA, you will drive power strategy, collaborate across product and ASIC teams, and oversee the lifecycle from concept to production, shaping next-generation silicon power solutions.

Qualifications

• MSEE or MSCE required; PhD preferred or equivalent industry experience.
• 15+ years of hands-on experience in power delivery systems.
• Strong foundation in energy-efficient system design and trade-offs.
• Practical experience in thermal modeling and cooling solution implementation.
• High-current, low-voltage power delivery for advanced silicon.
• Experience with multiphase buck regulators, digital power controllers, DrMOS, smart power stages, and IVRs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Experience working on server hardware, AI accelerators, hardware accelerator, datacenter, AI Hardware, enterprise product, GPU, CPU, TPU, server platform etc.

Responsibilities

• Lead system architecture exploration with a focus on power delivery and thermal management.
• Drive innovation in vertical power delivery to the wafer, enabling ultra-high current density solutions.
• Collaborate with internal product, ASIC, and systems teams to define and refine detailed power specifications.
• Architect power delivery systems optimized for both electrical performance and cooling efficiency.
• Evaluate and select optimal architectures and strategic partners/vendors for new technology development.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of power delivery solutions—from concept through production deployment.
• Collaborate with package, silicon, PCB, and mechanical to optimize power delivery

Skills

Power delivery

Thermal management

System architecture

Collaboration

Server hardware experience

Communication

Education

MSEE/MSCE

PhD preferred

Tools

Multiphase buck regulators

Digital power controllers

DrMOS

Smart power stages

IVRs

Job description

Cerebras Systems is a leader in AI compute hardware and built for ultra-fast AI inference and training. We seek a Power Architect to define power delivery architecture for high-performance compute and accelerators.

In Sunnyvale, CA, you will drive power strategy, collaborate across product and ASIC teams, and oversee the lifecycle from concept to production, shaping next-generation silicon power solutions.