Remote Lead GPU Cluster Architect

Orion Placement; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to own end-to-end GPU cluster deployments, translating client requirements into deployable, scalable architectures. The role emphasizes HGX/NVL72-based designs, high-performance networks, and collaboration with data centers, supply chain, and leadership.

You will work on enterprise-grade AI infrastructure projects, with remote nationwide placement and travel to partner sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in solutions architecture, network engineering, or systems engineering for GPU/HPC infrastructure.
• Deep working knowledge of NVIDIA Reference Architecture and GPU cluster design principles.
• Hands-on experience designing InfiniBand, RoCE, and/or high-speed Ethernet fabrics.
• Proven track record designing GPU or HPC clusters, not just cloud infra.
• Experience developing sparing and spare strategies for mission-critical infra.
• Experience with firewalls, VPNs, dedicated circuits, protected optical connectivity in infra designs.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end technical architecture for GPU cluster deployments from customer requirements to deployment-ready design.
• Design GPU cluster configurations spanning compute, storage, networking, software needs, and supporting infra.
• Translate client requirements into complete bills of design covering compute, storage, networking, and connectivity components.
• Apply NVIDIA Reference Architecture principles including HGX and NVL72-based designs.
• Design high-performance networks using InfiniBand, RoCE, and high-speed Ethernet based on workloads and performance.

Skills

GPU cluster design

InfiniBand networking

RoCE networking

NVIDIA Reference Architecture

HPC infrastructure

Tools

InfiniBand Fabric

RoCE Fabric

NVIDIA Reference Architecture

Job description

Orion Placement is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to own end-to-end GPU cluster deployments, translating client requirements into deployable, scalable architectures. The role emphasizes HGX/NVL72-based designs, high-performance networks, and collaboration with data centers, supply chain, and leadership.

You will work on enterprise-grade AI infrastructure projects, with remote nationwide placement and travel to partner sites as needed.