About Eridu AI 

Eridu AI is a Silicon Valley-based hardware startup pioneering infrastructure solutions that accelerate training and inference for large-scale AI models. Today’s AI performance is frequently limited by system-level bottlenecks. Eridu AI delivers multiple industry-first innovations across semiconductors, software, and systems to unlock greater GPU utilization, reduce capital and power costs, and maximize data center efficiency. The company’s solutions and value proposition have been validated by several leading hyperscalers.

The company is led by a veteran team of Silicon Valley executives and engineers with decades of experience in state-of-the-art semiconductors, optics, software, and systems, including serial entrepreneur Drew Perkins, co-founder of Infinera (NASDAQ: INFN), Lightera (acq. by Ciena), Gainspeed (acq. by Nokia) and Mojo Vision (World’s leading micro-LED company and developer of the first augmented reality contact lens).

Position Overview

We are seeking a Network Solutions Architect to drive technical engagement with customers. This role requires both deep technical knowledge and strong customer interaction skills. The successful candidate will make a significant impact by aligning our solutions with customer goals. Working closely with Product Management and Software Development, the Network Solutions Architect will influence product development and strategic direction to best serve our customers and achieve company objectives. 

Responsibilities 

• Partner with the business team to provide pre-sales technical systems engineering support for customers
• Act as a trusted advisor to gather requirements and identify opportunities 
• Understand customer pain points and conduct network architectural reviews 
• Architect, design, and propose customer solutions 
• Perform hands-on tests to validate proof-of-concept setups, data center and/or campus network designs, and network deployments using new products and features 
• Develop design guidelines and recommend improvements for customer networks 
• Partner with the Sales Team to respond to RFPs/RFQs 
• Provide feedback to Product Management and Engineering 
• Stay current on competitive solutions, products, and services 
• Author white papers on technology and products 
• Participate in key industry events 

Qualifications

• BS in CS, CE, or related technical field required 
• Minimum of 15 years of L2/L3 networking design and implementation experience, with a focus on high-performance data center networks 
• Expert-level experience with routing and switching, including L2/L3 protocols 
• Experience as a Solutions Architect or Network Architect preferred 
• Expert knowledge in Ethernet, TCP/IP, MPLS, and QoS 
• Strong understanding of the competitive technology landscape 
• Ability to write white papers is a plus 
• Excellent communication and presentation skills 

Why Join Us? 

At Eridu AI, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of AI infrastructure, working with a world-class team on groundbreaking technology that pushes the boundaries of AI performance. Your contributions will directly impact the next generation of AI networking solutions, transforming data center capabilities. 

The starting base salary for the selected candidate will be established based on their relevant skills, experience, qualifications, work location, market trends, and the compensation of employees in comparable roles.