Member of Technical Staff (Software Engineer)

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' current customers include top model labs, global enterprises, and cutting-edge AI-native startups. OpenAI recently announced a multi-year partnership with Cerebras, to deploy 750 megawatts of scale, transforming key workloads with ultra high-speed inference. 

Thanks to the groundbreaking wafer-scale architecture, Cerebras Inference offers the fastest Generative AI inference solution in the world, over 10 times faster than GPU-based hyperscale cloud inference services. This order of magnitude increase in speed is transforming the user experience of AI applications, unlocking real-time iteration and increasing intelligence via additional agentic computation.

Cerebras Systems Inc. has multiple openings for Member of Technical Staff (Software Engineer)

Title: Member of Technical Staff (Software Engineer)

Job Duties

• Implement infrastructure to support high-performance, low-latency inference service.
• Deploy and configure Kubernetes services to ensure scalability and reliability of inference workloads.
• Optimize resource allocation and auto-scaling policies to handle variable inference demand while minimizing operational costs.
• Integrate inference services with containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes for orchestration.
• Ensure high availability and fault tolerance by implementing multi-region deployments and disaster recovery strategies.
• Develop Python-based scripts and APIs to streamline data preprocessing, inference execution, and post-processing for real-time inference tasks.
• Collaborate with machine learning engineers to validate inference accuracy and performance against functional and latency requirements.
• Triage and resolve defects in the service by analyzing logs, metrics, and distributed traces.
• Debug issues related to model deployment, container orchestration, or networking configurations, documenting steps to reproduce and root-cause defects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address performance regressions, scalability issues, or integration failures in the inference pipeline.
• Develop automated scripts to detect and mitigate common failure modes, improving system reliability.
• Author detailed technical documentation for infrastructure configurations, inference workflows, and APIs, ensuring clarity for internal teams and external customers.
• Work with product management and user experience teams to define requirements for inference service interfaces, including configuration, monitoring, and event logging.
• Document and track defects, enhancements, and release notes using tools like Jira and Git, ensuring version control and traceability.
• Participate in release planning and prioritization discussions to align infrastructure development with customer needs and business objectives.

Minimum Requirements:

Master’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, or a related field and 1 year of experience as Software Developer, Student/Intern (Software Developer), Member of Technical Staff (Software Engineer), Software Engineer, or a related occupation required. Employer accepts full-time or equivalent part-time experience gained before, during or after graduate studies.

Required Skills:

• Docker and Kubernetes;
• Java or C++;
• ActiveMQ and Kafka;
• Python or Groovy;
• JavaScript or TypeScript;
• Linux;
• SQL, OracleDB, and Redis; and
• Git

Additional Information:

Employer’s name: Cerebras Systems Inc. 

Job site : 1237 E Arques Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Telecommuting permitted

Salary Range: $169,600.00 per year to $175,000.00 per year

If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply online on this web page or mail resume to HR at Cerebras Systems Inc., 1237 E Arques Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085. Please reference Job # 146 on resume or cover letter.

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:

1. Build a breakthrough AI platform beyond the constraints of the GPU.
2. Publish and open source their cutting-edge AI research.
3. Work on one of the fastest AI supercomputers in the world.
4. Enjoy job stability with startup vitality.
5. Our simple, non-corporate work culture that respects individual beliefs.

Read our blog: Five Reasons to Join Cerebras in 2026.

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

Cerebras Systems is committed to creating an equal and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe inclusive teams build better products and companies. We try every day to build a work environment that empowers people to do their best work through continuous learning, growth and support of those around them.

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