Technical Staff Network Architect

Dell Technologies

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Work type: On-site
Location: Round Rock, TXSanta Clara, CA
Salary: $263,925–$341,550 / yr
Posted: 5 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Nov 16, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About Dell Technologies

Dell Technologies is a US-based technology company that designs and sells PCs, servers, storage and networking hardware, along with related software and IT services. Its product lines include the XPS, Latitude and Alienware PCs and the PowerEdge server and PowerStore storage families.

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TL;DR · Technical Staff Network Architect

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As a Technical Staff, Network Architect within the Engineering Technologist team, you will drive the development of next-generation large-scale AI infrastructure. Your core responsibilities include designing end-to-end AI network architectures, including GPU-to-GPU, server-storage, in-rack cabling, and optical designs at the datacenter level. You will optimize network topologies for training and inferencing while addressing InfiniBand, Ethernet, and Accelerated Fabric Link topologies. The role requires developing networking software and solutions that integrate with AI frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Kubernetes for ML workloads. You must possess expert knowledge of switches, network-interface cards, Data Processing Units, and AI Fabrics. You will also lead technology investigations, assess competition, and collaborate with external partners to create differentiated solutions for high-profile AI customers.

Skills

Network Architecture InfiniBand Ethernet Accelerated Fabric Link (AFL) GPU TensorFlow PyTorch Kubernetes Optical Design NIC DPU AI Fabric Liquid Cooling Network Topology Fabric Design

What you'll do

Drive network and fabric design based on specific customer requirements and infrastructure needs.
Define network topologies optimized for AI training and inferencing workloads.
Lead end-to-end AI network architecture including GPU-to-GPU, server-storage, and optical designs.
Optimize network topology and configuration to maximize the performance of AI clusters.
Develop networking software and architecture to integrate with AI frameworks and applications.
Collaborate with external partners to create differentiated networking solutions.
Lead technology investigations to analyze industry capabilities and recommend potential acquisitions or vendor partners.
Influence product architecture and definitions through technical insights and research.

What we're looking for

Expert understanding of switches, network-interface cards (NIC), Data Processing Units (DPU), and AI Fabrics.
Experience in AI framework integration including TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Kubernetes for ML workloads.
Experience with data center network design and optical distribution.
Knowledge of networking protocol industry standards.
Customer and partner project leadership experience to assess requirements and develop technical solutions.
Ability to travel 20%-30% for work.
15+ years of industry experience (preferred).
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent skill (preferred).
Possess relationships with key suppliers of networking products (preferred).