Senior Hardware Technical Program Manager

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's current customers include national labs, global corporations across multiple industries, and top-tier healthcare systems. In January 2024, we announced a multi-year, multi-million-dollar partnership with Mayo Clinic, underscoring our commitment to transforming AI applications across various fields.  

The Role 

As a Senior Hardware Technical Program Manager at Cerebras, you will spearhead operational excellence for our high-performance AI compute systems and data centers. You will own the end-to-end hardware schedule, report on engineering issues, define mitigation strategies, and manage the Bill of Materials (BOM). You will collaborate closely with engineering, operations, sales, and customer teams to drive end-to-end schedule and deployment of our supercomputer data centers. Your role will be critical in ensuring seamless translation of product strategy into the execution of massive supercomputer deployments in the US and abroad.  

Responsibilities 

• Own end-to-end program schedule. Develop and manage comprehensive program plans, including schedules, budgets, and bills of materials.  
• Work with key stakeholders in product management and executive teams to define program strategy and requirements. 
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring program deliverables are met on time and within budget.  
• Oversee the end-to-end management of Bills of Materials (BOMs) to ensure accuracy, cost efficiency, and integration of product updates. 
• Develop and implement efficient processes to translate product strategy into deployment, ensuring seamless execution across multiple product generations. 
• Collaborate with supply chain, operations, and procurement teams to coordinate component sourcing, vendor management, and logistics. 
• Identify and implement strategies to manage costs effectively while meeting performance and power efficiency targets.

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, mathematics, a related scientific/engineering discipline, or equivalent practical experience. 
• 5+ years of experience in product operations or technical program management, with a focus on hardware and NPI. 
• Strong understanding of hardware design processes, product lifecycle management, and manufacturing workflows. 
• Proven experience managing the Bill of Materials (BOM) for complex hardware products, including working with supply chain and procurement teams. Experience with PLM systems required (Arena preferred).  
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with highly technical engineering teams and external customers. 
• Familiarity with project management software, such as MS Project or Smartsheet.  
• Strong business acumen with experience in cost management and analysis. 
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. 

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.

This a hybrid role that requires 3+ days in-office in Sunnyvale, CA. 

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