Senior Technical Program Manager – AI Infrastructure, Site Operations

Cerebras Systems; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Cutting-edge AI research opportunities

Job stability with startup vitality

Job summary

A cutting-edge AI technology company located in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to oversee data center operations for AI Cloud and customer deployments. The role requires extensive experience in program management and cross-functional collaboration. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of data center fundamentals and be proficient in defining operational metrics. Join a team dedicated to groundbreaking advancements in AI with a culture that values diversity and innovation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Technical Program Management, Infrastructure Ops, or Data Center Ops.
• Experience leading large, cross-functional infrastructure programs.
• Strong understanding of data center power and cooling fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end technical programs for data center and site operations.
• Drive site readiness for Cerebras Wafer-Scale Engine systems.
• Define and own operational metrics and KPIs.

Skills

Technical Program Management

Infrastructure Operations

Data Center Operations

Cross-functional Leadership

Communication Skills

Job description

Senior Technical Program Manager – AI Infrastructure, Site Operations

Sunnyvale, CA

Cerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip, 56 times larger than GPUs. Our novel wafer-scale architecture provides the AI compute power of dozens of GPUs on a single chip, with the programming simplicity of a single device. This approach allows Cerebras to deliver industry-leading training and inference speeds and empowers machine learning users to effortlessly run large-scale ML applications, without the hassle of managing hundreds of GPUs or TPUs.

Cerebras' current customers include global corporations across multiple industries, national labs, and top-tier healthcare systems. In January, we announced a multi-year, multi-million-dollar partnership with Mayo Clinic, underscoring our commitment to transforming AI applications across various fields. In August, we launched Cerebras Inference, the fastest Generative AI inference solution in the world, over 10 times faster than GPU-based hyperscale cloud inference services.

About The Role

This Sr. TPM role owns site and data center operations programs supporting Cerebras’ AI Cloud and customer deployments. The position sits at Sunnyvale HQ and works closely with Hardware Engineering, Inference Engineering, and Operations leadership to ensure Cerebras systems are reliably deployed, operated, and scaled.

This is a highly technical, execution-focused TPM role with strong emphasis on operational readiness, cross-functional coordination, and metrics/KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end technical programs for data center and site operations
• Act as a single-threaded owner across:
  • Hardware & Systems Engineering
  • AI Cloud Infrastructure & Operations
  • Network & Storage Engineering
  • Facilities, power, cooling, and colo partners
• Drive site readiness for Cerebras Wafer-Scale Engine systems
• Partner on installation, commissioning, change management, and break/fix workflows
• Lead incident reviews and postmortems; ensure corrective actions are closed
• Define and own operational metrics and KPIs, including:
  • Availability and reliability
  • Incident rate, severity, MTTR / MTTD
  • Deployment readiness and time-to-service
  • Capacity and operational risk
• Build executive-level dashboards and reporting
• Establish program governance, risk tracking, and RACI clarity
• Present program status, metrics, and operational risks to senior leadership

Required Background

• 8+ years in Technical Program Management, Infrastructure Ops, or Data Center Ops
• Experience leading large, cross-functional infrastructure programs
• Strong understanding of:
  • Data center power and cooling fundamentals
  • Network and storage basics
  • Hardware-centric platforms
• Proven ability to define and operationalize metrics
• Strong written and executive-level communication skills

Preferred Experience

• AI/ML, HPC, or accelerator-based infrastructure
• High-density and/or liquid-cooled data centers
• Working with colocation providers and facilities teams
• Incident management, reliability, or service operations background

Why Join Cerebras

People who are serious about software make their own hardware. At Cerebras we have built a breakthrough architecture that is unlocking new opportunities for the AI industry. With dozens of model releases and rapid growth, we’ve reached an inflection point in our business. Members of our team tell us there are five main reasons they joined Cerebras:

• Build a breakthrough AI platform beyond the constraints of the GPU.
• Publish and open source their cutting-edge AI research.
• Work on one of the fastest AI supercomputers in the world.
• Enjoy job stability with startup vitality.
• Our simple, non-corporate work culture that respects individual beliefs.

Apply today and become part of the forefront of groundbreaking advancements in AI!

Cerebras Systems is committed to creating an equal and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe inclusive teams build better products and companies. We try every day to build a work environment that empowers people to do their best work through continuous learning, growth and support of those around them.

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