Principal Solutions Architect

Company: Cornelis Networks, Inc.
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: April 7, 2026

Job Description:

Cornelis Networks delivers the world’s highest performance scale-out networking solutions for AI and HPC datacenters. Our differentiated architecture seamlessly integrates hardware, software and system level technologies to maximize the efficiency of GPU, CPU and accelerator-based compute clusters at any scale. Our solutions drive breakthroughs in AI & HPC workloads, empowering our customers to push the boundaries of innovation. Backed by top-tier venture capital and strategic investors, we are committed to innovation, performance and scalability - solving the world’s most demanding computational challenges with our next-generation networking solutions. We are a fast-growing, forward-thinking team of architects, engineers, and business professionals with a proven track record of building successful products and companies. As a global organization, our team spans multiple U.S. states and six countries, and we continue to expand with exceptional talent in onsite, hybrid, and fully remote roles. Position Overview: We are seeking a Principal Solutions Architect with design and implementation experience across HPC and AI architectures, who can successfully sell solutions to both customers and partners. The ideal candidate will be a trusted technical resource and advisor that will foster relationships, create opportunities, and drive revenue as part of a growing team of dedicated sales professionals. Key Responsibilities: Work closely with team members to identify, qualify, manage, and close sales opportunities Work closely with team members to develop new business opportunities and to open new markets Gather customer and partner requirements and influence them to align with company solutions Design, validate, and document solutions for customers and partners Deliver effective technical presentations to secure favorable outcomes from various audiences Author technical materials and peer-reviewed publications for use in sales and marketing activities Travel to conferences, customers, and partners to present and position company solutions and research Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of additional advanced schooling or deep experience in networking solutions 7 years of experience architecting networking solutions for significant HPC and AI deployments Demonstrated knowledge of networking and associated requirements for HPC, AI, or HPDA 8 years working with data center infrastructure and Linux cluster technologies Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills Experience directly engaging and supporting customers and business partners Preferred Qualifications: Proven experience deploying and operating in HPC and AI computing environments Hands-on experience with high-performance interconnects such as Omni-Path, InfiniBand, or 100G Ethernet Deep knowledge of network architecture and optimization Experience working with with parallel filesystems and parallel storage systems Demonstrated ability to benchmark, profile, and optimize application workloads across AI, HPC, or HPDA systems Strong understanding of system and network security principals in distributed, high-performance environments Location: This is a remote position within the United States, and it requires up to 50% travel for in-person conferences and meetings. Brief periods of travel up to 75% may be required. At Cornelis Networks your base salary is only one component of your comprehensive total rewards package. Your base pay will be determined by factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and location relative to the hiring range for the position. Depending on your role, you may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, including an annual bonus or sales incentives. In addition to your base pay, you’ll have access to a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as disability and life insurance, a dependent care flexible spending account, accidental injury insurance, and pet insurance. We also offer generous paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, and Open Time Off (OTO) for regular full-time exempt employees. Other paid time off benefits include sick time, bonding leave, and pregnancy disability leave. Cornelis Networks does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. Cornelis Networks is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

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