Principal Ecosystem Architect San Jose

Micas Networks; San Jose, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Micas Networks in the United States is seeking a Principal AI Ecosystem Architect to lead strategic ecosystem engagement and AI networking solutions. This senior technical leader will bridge Product Management, Engineering, Customer Engineering, Sales, and strategic technology partners to accelerate the adoption of next-generation AI infrastructure.

The role requires 10+ years of networking and AI infra experience, deep Ethernet expertise, and excellent executive communication skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in networking, AI infrastructure, cloud infrastructure, or data center technologies.
• Deep understanding of Ethernet networking and modern AI infrastructure.
• Excellent presentation and executive communication skills; ability to simplify complex concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical strategy for joint AI networking solutions across the ecosystem.
• Develop reference architectures, validated designs, and solution blueprints for AI deployments.
• Collaborate across Product Management, Engineering, Customer Engineering, and Business Development to create differentiating AI networking solutions.
• Identify emerging technologies and ecosystem opportunities that strengthen Micas' portfolio.
• Partner with Product Management and Engineering to influence roadmaps and features.

Skills

AI infrastructure

Ethernet networking

SONiC

RDMA / RoCEv2

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in related field

Tools

SonIc

High-speed Ethernet (400G/800G/1.6T)

Job description

Job Description

Micas Networks is a leading open-networking company focused on accelerating data delivery. Catering to the needs of AI infrastructure and cloud data centers as well as hyperscalers, the company’s full portfolio of open networking products including Co-Packed Optics – bare metal switches, supports various operating systems, including SONiC. Micas also offers comprehensive data center networking switch development services and custom options, leveraging R&D, engineering, and supply chain management expertise along with high-quality and capacity manufacturing capabilities. Micas is set to transform the next-generation Al networking. Our mission is to accelerate our customers' adoption of disaggregated, Al enabling networks. We are committed to innovation, putting our customers first, and operational excellence. We leverage world-class ecosystem partnerships and open-source software to deliver solutions that are both leading-edge and cost-effective.

Position Overview:

Micas Networks is seeking a Principal Ecosystem Architect to serve as the company's senior technical leader for strategic ecosystem engagement and AI networking solutions.

This highly visible individual contributor will bridge Product Management, Engineering, Customer Engineering, Sales, and strategic technology partners to accelerate the adoption of next-generation AI infrastructure.

The Principal AI Ecosystem Architect will define reference architectures, drive joint solution development, promote Micas product, influence product strategy through direct customer engagement, and represent Micas as a technical thought leader across the AI infrastructure industry.

Success in this role is measured by the ability to:

• Accelerate joint ecosystem solutions
• Influence Micas' product roadmap through market intelligence
• Drive customer adoption and strategic design wins
• Position Micas as a recognized AI networking technology leader

This role combines deep technical expertise, product vision, industry influence, public speaking, and executive communication.

Key Responsibilities:

Drive AI Ecosystem Solutions

• Lead the technical strategy for joint AI networking solutions across the ecosystem.
• Develop reference architectures, validated designs, and solution blueprints for AI infrastructure deployments.
• Collaborate across Product Management, Engineering, Customer Engineering, and Business Development to create differentiated AI networking solutions.
• Identify emerging technologies and ecosystem opportunities that strengthen Micas' portfolio.
• Build Solution and product SKU in SFDC for GTM& promotion

Represent Micas as a Technical Leader

• Serve as one of Micas' primary technical ambassadors to customers, partners, analysts, and industry communities.
• Present at industry conferences, customer executive briefings, webinars, and technical workshops.
• Deliver compelling technical presentations to executive and engineering audiences.
• Create thought leadership content including white papers, technical blogs, solution briefs, and reference architectures.
• Engage directly with customers and ecosystem partners to understand evolving AI infrastructure requirements.
• Translate customer and market feedback into actionable product requirements.
• Partner with Product Management and Engineering to influence hardware, software, AI networking, and platform roadmaps.
• Deliver competitive intelligence and market insights that help guide long-term product strategy.

Influence Across the Organization

• Provide technical leadership across Engineering, Product Management, Customer Engineering, Sales, and Marketing.
• Build alignment around strategic ecosystem initiatives.
• Mentor technical teams on AI networking technologies and industry trends.
• Influence organizational direction through technical expertise rather than formal authority.

Qualification:

• 10+ years of experience in networking, AI infrastructure, cloud infrastructure, or data center technologies.
• Deep understanding of Ethernet networking and modern AI infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of technologies such as:
• AI networking architectures
• Ethernet switching
• RoCEv2 / RDMA
• SONiC
• High-speed Ethernet (400G / 800G / 1.6T)
• Optical networking
• Excellent presentation and executive communication skills.
• Proven ability to simplify complex technical concepts for both technical and executive audiences.
• Experience influencing product strategy through customer engagement.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives without direct organizational authority.

Preferred Experience:

We welcome candidates from one or both of the following backgrounds:

Technical Product Leadership

Experience as a Principal Product Manager, Product Architect, Technical Product Leader, or Technical Marketing Engineer responsible for networking, AI infrastructure, or cloud platforms.

OR

Customer-Facing Technical Leadership

Experience as a Principal Solutions Architect, Field CTO, Distinguished Systems Engineer, Technical Evangelist, or Ecosystem Architect supporting enterprise customers, cloud providers, OEMs, or strategic technology partnerships.

Experience in networking, semiconductor, AI infrastructure, cloud computing, hyperscale, or enterprise technology industries is highly desirable.

What Success Looks Like:

Within the first 12 months, the successful candidate will:

• Deliver multiple joint AI infrastructure reference architectures
• Influence future product roadmap through structured customer and ecosystem feedback.
• Supporting strategic customer& partner design wins through technical leadership.
• Increase Micas' visibility through speaking engagements, technical publications, and industry thought leadership.
• Build trusted technical relationships across the AI infrastructure ecosystem.
• Strengthen collaboration between Product Management, Engineering, and ecosystem partners to accelerate solution adoption.

AI infrastructure is undergoing a fundamental transformation. As enterprises, cloud providers, and AI innovators scale next-generation AI workloads, success increasingly depends on integrated, open, and high-performance networking solutions rather than standalone products.

As the Principal AI Ecosystem Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of AI networking by connecting technology, product strategy, and the broader ecosystem. You will work at the intersection of Engineering, Product Management, strategic partners, and customers to define reference architectures, influence product direction, and accelerate the adoption of open AI infrastructure.

This role offers a unique opportunity to represent Micas as a technical thought leader, collaborating with industry-leading technology partners while driving strategic customer engagements, joint solution development, and go-to-market initiatives. You will have direct exposure to emerging technologies—including AI fabrics, Ethernet-based scale-out networking, SONiC, liquid-cooled networking, co-packaged optics (CPO), and next-generation high-speed Ethernet—and help define how they are deployed in real-world AI infrastructure.

If you are passionate about advancing open AI networking, influencing industry direction, and making a measurable impact in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial company, this role offers the opportunity to help shape both the future of Micas and the evolution of AI infrastructure.