What you'll be doing:
Proactively locate and interview internal and external AI users whose outside traditional networking domains-to identify optimization opportunities and unmet needs.
Collect, analyze, and synthesize input from marketing and product teams, translating them into clear, actionable challenges for relevant architects.
Lead and champion special networking optimizations for AI workloads, and innovative use cases for emerging AI paradigms.
Collaborate closely with the application networking team and deep learning architecture group to evaluate proposed optimizations in simulations, and modeling.
Support and guide the optimization process for future networking products, ensuring our products set new industry standards.
Continuously track breakthroughs in the AI landscape, to identify disruptive trends and opportunities as early as possible.
Perform initial quantified evaluations of optimization ideas, developing compelling, data-driven cases that motivate leadership to invest in new directions.
What we need to see:
BSc, MSc, or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
5+ years of relevant experience, including several years in a product-focused role.
Deep understanding of networking products and systems, with demonstrated experience in translating technical challenges into product innovations.
Proven ability to work cross-functionally with marketing, product, architecture, and engineering teams.
Strong analytical skills and experience conducting in-depth, quantifiable evaluations of technical ideas.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical subjects in a clear and concise manner to diverse audiences.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
Fast learner with a passion for technology and a drive to succeed.
Demonstrated deep understanding of technological market dynamics and the AI ecosystem.
Track record of making impactful, data-driven recommendations that influence product direction.
Experience in AI, particularly with large language models (LLMs) or advanced AI architectures.
Exceptional ability to distill complex analyses into actionable insights for both technical and business stakeholders.
