Our client, a fast-growing deep-tech company building next-generation AI infrastructure, is looking for an exceptional Lead Networking Architect to drive the architecture of a new AI SuperNIC and scale-out networking solution.

This is the highest-priority role in the company and a rare opportunity to influence the architecture of a cutting-edge AI accelerator platform used in next-generation data centers.

About the Company

Our client is a 5-year-old AI semiconductor startup developing:

• AI SuperNIC

• AI compute solutions

• Next-generation CPU and networking technologies

The company has already completed a successful tape-out and launched a working product.
~70 employees globally; a highly technical, senior, and innovation-driven environment.
Flat hierarchy, fast decision-making, and direct collaboration with VP VLSI and the CEO.

Role Overview

As the Lead Networking Architect, you will define and shape the networking architecture of the company’s next-generation AI SuperNIC - focused on ultra-low latency, scale-out communication, and advanced data-center networking protocols.

You will collaborate closely with VLSI, firmware, software, and AI platform teams, and play a critical role in key architectural decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect the scale-out communication layer of the AI SuperNIC.

• Define system-level networking requirements for hardware, firmware, and software.

• Lead performance modeling, simulations, benchmarking, and optimization.

• Evaluate and integrate advanced standards: RoCEv2, RDMA, UEC, UALink, NVLink, NVMe-oF.

• Collaborate with internal R&D teams and external partners/customers.

• Drive innovation in data-center interconnects and AI networking solutions.
  

Requirements

• 10+ years in networking, system architecture, NIC/DPU/SoC development, or HPC networking.

• Strong expertise in RDMA, RoCEv2, NVMe-oF, and high-performance networking.

• Deep understanding of networking protocols, scale-out architectures, and low-latency design.

• Experience working across hardware + firmware + driver/software.

• Ability to lead architectural definitions, system modeling, and performance analysis.

• Experience in NIC, SmartNIC, DPU, networking silicon, or data-center interconnects is required.
  

Why This Role Is Exceptional

• Work on state-of-the-art AI networking technology with massive industry impact.

• Direct influence on architectural decisions — no bureaucracy, fast execution.

• Build a product that challenges industry leaders (Nvidia, Marvell, Intel).

• Join a highly senior engineering team where your expertise truly matters.

• Opportunity to shape a new category of AI infrastructure.
  

Location & Work Model

• Israel – onsite

• Europe / US – remote acceptable

• Must be able to work Israel-aligned working hours (flexible)

B2B arrangements in Europe; direct employment in Israel; other geographies flexible.

Compensation

The company is ready to offer a highly competitive package for the right expert.
Compensation is flexible and depends on experience and impact level.

Hiring Process:

1. 30-minute prescreen call with an external recruiter – evaluation of core networking and architecture experience.

2. Initial phone interview  with HR to confirm background and role expectations.

3. Technical interview loop with senior architects and engineering leadership.

4. Final interview with the COO (mandatory step for all architect-level roles).

5. HR interview (if needed) + offer.

Interested?

If you are a senior networking architect passionate about building the future of AI infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you.