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Cerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip, 56 times larger than GPUs. Our novel wafer-scale architecture provides the AI compute power of dozens of GPUs on a single chip, with the programming simplicity of a single device. This approach allows Cerebras to deliver industry-leading training and inference speeds and empowers machine learning users to effortlessly run large-scale ML applications, without the hassle of managing hundreds of GPUs or TPUs.
Cerebras' current customers include top 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.
Thanks to the groundbreaking wafer-scale architecture, Cerebras Inference offers the fastest Generative AI inference solution in the world, 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.
Responsibilities
Executive Team Operating Rhythm and Efficiency
- Identify opportunities for improving operational efficiency within the Office of the CEO and the executive leadership team.
- Managing agendas, preparation, logistics, and execution of weekly executive staff meetings, All Hands, quarterly offsites, and more.
- Oversee cross-functional strategic initiatives that require coordination across multiple executives and their teams. This includes tracking progress on company-wide projects, managing dependencies between departments, and escalating issues that need executive attention.
- Ensure information flows effectively between the CEO and other executives.
- As needed, assist with onboarding new executives, helping them understand company culture, processes, and relationships.
Communication and Liaison
- Draft and coordinate communications and presentations, as needed for the CEO.
- Serve as a key point of contact between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders.
- Assist CEO with executive meetings, including agenda preparation and follow-up actions.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
External Events
- Filter and prioritize external event invitations, ensuring CEO's time is spent on events that maximize impact and align with strategic objectives.
- Manage logistics around the CEO's participation, coordinating with event organizers, other attendees, regional customers, etc.
- Identify key relationships to cultivate at events, prepare briefing materials on attendees the CEO should meet, facilitate introductions, and follow up on connections made during events.
Project Management & Strategic Initiatives
- Oversee and manage high-priority projects from inception to completion.
- Coordinate cross-departmental efforts to ensure project milestones are met.
- Prepare and present project updates and reports to the CEO and leadership team.
Key Metrics for Success
- Timely execution of all tasks big and small.
- Quality of All Hands, board materials, offsites, strategic reviews, and goal setting/medium-term planning processes.
- Improved operational efficiency within the executive office.
- Effective management and completion of strategic and operational projects.
- Positive feedback from internal and external stakeholders.
- Enhanced communication and coordination between the CEO and other departments.
Skills & Qualifications
- Strong leadership skills: highly intelligent, high EQ, decisive, executive presence.
- High level of analytical skills, problem-solving skills, rigor, and quality of work standards.
- Excellent, structured written and verbal communicator.
- Mature, patient, selfless, highly resilient, and adaptable.
- High motor; experience working in fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities and delivering on commitments.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
- Detail-oriented with a strategic mindset.
- Highly organized.
- Work experience in a relevant industry or role including project management. Consulting experience and/or former Chief of Staff preferred.
- 8+ years of operating experience.
- MBA preferred.
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.
Read our blog: Five Reasons to Join Cerebras in 2026.
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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Cerebras Systems Sunnyvale, California, USA Office
1237 E Arques Ave, Sunnyvale, CA, United States, 94085
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