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Catering to the needs of AI infrastructure and cloud data centers as well as hyperscalers, the company’s full portfolio of open networking products including Co-Packed Optics - bare metal switches, supports various operating systems, including SONiC. Micas also offers comprehensive data center networking switch development services and custom options, leveraging R&D, engineering, and supply chain management expertise along with high-quality and capacity manufacturing capabilities. Micas is set to transform the next-generation Al networking. Our mission is to accelerate our customers' adoption of disaggregated, Al enabling networks. We are committed to innovation, putting our customers first, and operational excellence. We leverage world-class ecosystem partnerships and open-source software to deliver solutions that are both leading-edge and cost-effective.\nJob Description\nPosition Overview:\nMicas Networks is seeking a Principal Ecosystem Architect to serve as the company's senior technical leader for strategic ecosystem engagement and AI networking solutions.\nThis highly visible individual contributor will bridge Product Management, Engineering, Customer Engineering, Sales, and strategic technology partners to accelerate the adoption of next-generation AI infrastructure.\nThe Principal AI Ecosystem Architect will define reference architectures, drive joint solution development, promote Micas product, influence product strategy through direct customer engagement, and represent Micas as a technical thought leader across the AI infrastructure industry.\nSuccess in this role is measured by the ability to:\nAccelerate joint ecosystem solutions\nInfluence Micas' product roadmap through market intelligence\nDrive customer adoption and strategic design wins\nPosition Micas as a recognized AI networking technology leader\nThis role combines deep technical expertise, product vision, industry influence, public speaking, and executive communication.\nKey Responsibilities:\nDrive AI Ecosystem Solutions \nLead the technical strategy for joint AI networking solutions across the ecosystem.\nDevelop reference architectures, validated designs, and solution blueprints for AI infrastructure deployments.\nCollaborate across Product Management, Engineering, Customer Engineering, and Business Development to create differentiated AI networking solutions.\nIdentify emerging technologies and ecosystem opportunities that strengthen Micas' portfolio.\nBuild Solution and product SKU in SFDC for GTM& promotion\nRepresent Micas as a Technical Leader\nServe as one of Micas' primary technical ambassadors to customers, partners, analysts, and industry communities.\nPresent at industry conferences, customer executive briefings, webinars, and technical workshops.\nDeliver compelling technical presentations to executive and engineering audiences.\nCreate thought leadership content including white papers, technical blogs, solution briefs, and reference architectures.\nShape Product Strategy\nEngage directly with customers and ecosystem partners to understand evolving AI infrastructure requirements.\nTranslate customer and market feedback into actionable product requirements.\nPartner with Product Management and Engineering to influence hardware, software, AI networking, and platform roadmaps.\nDeliver competitive intelligence and market insights that help guide long-term product strategy.\nInfluence Across the Organization\nProvide technical leadership across Engineering, Product Management, Customer Engineering, Sales, and Marketing.\nBuild alignment around strategic ecosystem initiatives.\nMentor technical teams on AI networking technologies and industry trends.\nInfluence organizational direction through technical expertise rather than formal authority.\nQualification:\n10+ years of experience in networking, AI infrastructure, cloud infrastructure, or data center technologies.\nDeep understanding of Ethernet networking and modern AI infrastructure.\nStrong knowledge of technologies such as:\nAI networking architectures\nEthernet switching\nRoCEv2 / RDMA\nSONiC\nHigh-speed Ethernet (400G / 800G / 1.6T)\nOptical networking\nGPU cluster networking\nExcellent presentation and executive communication skills.\nProven ability to simplify complex technical concepts for both technical and executive audiences.\nExperience influencing product strategy through customer engagement.\nDemonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives without direct organizational authority.\nPreferred Experience:\nWe welcome candidates from one or both of the following backgrounds:\nTechnical Product Leadership\nExperience as a Principal Product Manager, Product Architect, Technical Product Leader, or Technical Marketing Engineer responsible for networking, AI infrastructure, or cloud platforms.\nOR\nCustomer-Facing Technical Leadership\nExperience as a Principal Solutions Architect, Field CTO, Distinguished Systems Engineer, Technical Evangelist, or Ecosystem Architect supporting enterprise customers, cloud providers, OEMs, or strategic technology partnerships.\nExperience in networking, semiconductor, AI infrastructure, cloud computing, hyperscale, or enterprise technology industries is highly desirable.\nWhat Success Looks Like:\nWithin the first 12 months, the successful candidate will:\nDeliver multiple joint AI infrastructure reference architectures\nInfluence future product roadmap through structured customer and ecosystem feedback.\nSupporting strategic customer& partner design wins through technical leadership.\nIncrease Micas' visibility through speaking engagements, technical publications, and industry thought leadership.\nBuild trusted 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As enterprises, cloud providers, and AI innovators scale next-generation AI workloads, success increasingly depends on integrated, open, and high-performance networking solutions rather than standalone products.\nAs the Principal AI Ecosystem Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of AI networking by connecting technology, product strategy, and the broader ecosystem. You will work at the intersection of Engineering, Product Management, strategic partners, and customers to define reference architectures, influence product direction, and accelerate the adoption of open AI infrastructure.\nThis role offers a unique opportunity to represent Micas as a technical thought leader, collaborating with industry-leading technology partners while driving strategic customer engagements, joint solution development, and go-to-market initiatives. 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