Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
About this role
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 with Cerebras, to deploy 750 megawatts of scale, transforming key workloads with ultra high-speed inference.
Responsibilities:
Design, build, and operate secure, scalable cloud infrastructure and identity platforms in AWS and our own data centers.
Implement and manage IAM, IGA, authentication, authorization, SSO, MFA, identity lifecycle management, and provisioning/deprovisioning solutions using modern identity platforms and standards such as SAML, OAuth2, OIDC, and SCIM.
Develop automation, integrations, and infrastructure-as-code solutions using Terraform and programming languages such as Python and Go.
Design and implement security controls for AI-powered systems, including controlled, audited, and governed agent workflows, while contributing to core security services such as service identity, secrets management, key management, authentication, and authorization.
Partner with Security and Engineering teams to deliver secure-by-design solutions, implement Zero Trust principles, and reduce operational friction.
Write high-quality, reliable code, participate in architecture and code reviews, support critical production systems, and drive operational excellence through scalability, resiliency, and automation.
Be part of oncall and incident response of Dev Productivity org.
Skills & Qualifications
5+ years of experience in Cloud Infrastructure, Identity & Access Management (IAM), Identity Engineering, or Security Engineering.
Strong knowledge of authentication, authorization, identity lifecycle management, and federation protocols including SAML, OAuth2, OIDC, SCIM, and RBAC.
Experience designing and operating identity and access controls within AWS environments, with experience building and operating production level services on AWS.
Experience working with container technology.
Experience deploying and operating services on Kubernetes.
Strong automation and coding skills with Python, Go, Terraform, or similar technologies.
A security-first mindset with experience implementing Zero Trust, least-privilege access, and compliance frameworks such as SOC2, FedRAMP, or ITAR.
An product and operational mindset with experience supporting and improving production level services through monitoring, troubleshooting, incident response, and automation.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a proven ability to drive projects and influence technical decisions across teams.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
Hands-on experience with any Identity platforms - Okta, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), and modern IAM/IGA platforms.
Experiences with Azure and/or GCP is a bonus.
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!
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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Company at a glance
Cerebras Systems is the world's fastest AI inference. We are powering the future of generative AI. We’re a team of pioneering computer architects, deep learning researchers, and engineers building a new class of AI supercomputers from the ground up.
Our flagship system, Cerebras CS-3, is powered by the Wafer Scale Engine 3—the world’s largest and fastest AI processor. CS-3s are effortlessly clustered to create the largest AI supercomputers on Earth, while abstracting away the complexity of traditional distributed computing.
From sub-second inference speeds to breakthrough training performance, Cerebras makes it easier to build and deploy state-of-the-art AI—from proprietary enterprise models to open-source projects downloaded millions of times.
Here’s what makes our platform different
🔦 Sub-second reasoning – Instant intelligence and real-time responsiveness, even at massive scale
⚡ Blazing-fast inference – Up to 100x performance gains over traditional AI infrastructure
🧠 Agentic AI in action – Models that can plan, act, and adapt autonomously
🌍 Scalable infrastructure – Built to move from prototype to global deployment without friction
Cerebras solutions are available in the Cerebras Cloud or on-prem, serving leading enterprises, research labs, and government agencies worldwide.
👉 Learn more: www.cerebras.ai
Join us: https://cerebras.net/careers/
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