AI Inference Core - Technical Lead Manager, Release Qual & Integration

The posting, as Cerebras Systems wrote it

Cerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip, 56 times larger than GPUs. This architecture allows Cerebras to deliver industry-leading training and inference speeds; 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 works with the leading model labs, global enterprises, and cutting-edge AI-native startups. OpenAI recently announced a multi-year partnership https://openai.com/index/cerebras-partnership/ with Cerebras, to deploy 750 megawatts of scale, transforming key workloads with ultra high-speed inference.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a hands-on Technical Lead Manager (Release Qual & Integration) to establish and lead Release Integration Testing within Release & Feature Qualification for AI Inference Core.

The Production Engine for Inference Core — turning integrated features into reliable production releases.

You will define the quality strategy across the pre-release and release cycle, from feature and model integration through branch stability, release qualification, deployment, and post-release learning. You will work across AI frameworks, runtime, compiler, kernels, distributed systems, infrastructure, and hardware to make release risk visible and actionable.

This is a technical-leadership role, not a coordination-only position. You will design test architecture, lead difficult debugging and release decisions, mentor engineers, and write software and automation alongside the team.

Release Integration Testing (RIT) is the bridge between feature qualification and release qualification. Feature teams retain ownership of feature design, feature-level qualification, and feature regression. Release Integration Testing owns inference-core integration strategy, inference-path readiness approval, integrated cross-stack validation, and first-pass rollout triage.

WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE DISTINCT

• Dedicated Release Integration Testing ownership: Engage before feature qualification completes while keeping the boundary clear: feature teams own feature behavior and qualification; Release Integration Testing owns integration strategy, readiness approval, integrated validation, and first-pass rollout triage.
• Inference-path readiness gate: Require evidence across unit, simulation, benchmark, feature, and integration testing, with explicit coverage gaps before release entry.
• Cross-stack test strategy: Define risk-based E2E and regression coverage for features spanning components, organizations, software layers, infrastructure, and hardware.
• Branch and rollout leadership: Establish measurable health standards for master and release branches, and coordinate inference-impacting rollout across multiple product and release projects.
• Hands-on technical authority: Lead through code, test architectu

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steadily improving.

• Test automation and release infrastructure shorten feedback loops without sacrificing signal quality.
• Release metrics and reports drive clear decisions, ownership, and predictable feature rollout.
• Engineers across the organization are more effective because Release Integration Testing provides strong technical direction, tooling, and mentorship.

LOCATION

• This role requires in-office presence, at least three days per week. Fully remote work is not available.
• Office locations: Sunnyvale, CA or Toronto, ON.

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:

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

Find out more about what it's like to work at Cerebras here https://www.cerebras.ai/join-us!

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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