Edge Compute and Data Center Architect

The role

You will architect and build compute infrastructure and connectivity backbones for AI-native metal 3D printing factories. This involves designing systems for heterogeneous compute, high-bandwidth interconnects, and distributed data platforms. You will oversee on-premises and cloud-based infrastructure to support real-time control loops and large-scale data processing.

What you will do

• Architect and scale edge compute and storage systems for big-data infrastructure
• Lead design, deployment, and maintenance of on-premises and cloud-based infrastructure
• Optimize and manage virtualization and containerization technologies
• Design, implement, and manage networking infrastructure
• Implement and manage security protocols and conduct regular audits
• Ensure infrastructure is built with cost and resource efficiency
• Ensure compliance with industry standards like NIST and ITAR

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or network engineering
• 5+ years of enterprise level data center engineering experience
• Heterogenous compute/data center infrastructure experience (CPUs, GPUs, traditional servers and storage)
• Strong knowledge of both on-premises and cloud-based infrastructure

Nice to have

• 10+ years of overall industry experience
• Experience with high-speed data
• Experience with Infiniband or similar high-bandwidth communication systems
• Experience scaling infrastructure for a startup environment
• Experience developing and implementing edge-compute capabilities such as data center infrastructure for ground stations, IoT, or similar hardware-centric operations
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of security protocols and compliance standards, such as NIST 800-171 and ITAR

Benefits

• Significant stock option packages
• 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Traditional and Roth 401(k)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
• Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent
• Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette
• Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events

About the company

Freeform builds AI-native manufacturing systems that unify software, hardware, and physics to produce industrial-scale parts. They operate a vertically integrated facility in Hawthorne.