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 global corporations across multiple industries, national labs, and top-tier healthcare systems. In January, we announced a multi-year, multi-million-dollar partnership with Mayo Clinic, underscoring our commitment to transforming AI applications across various fields. In August, we launched Cerebras Inference, the fastest Generative AI inference solution in the world, over 10 times faster than GPU-based hyperscale cloud inference services.
About The Role
As Contracts & Compliance Manager at Cerebras, you will have a broad and critical mandate that includes negotiating a variety of contracts, administering and improving our contract management systems and processes, structuring and maintaining compliance programs for complex commercial transactions, privacy regulations and trade regulations. This role will afford you the opportunity to broaden your skillset and work on a diverse set of legal issues with a team that supports cutting-edge AI and advance compute technologies.
This role reports directly to the General Counsel.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review and negotiate NDAs, procurement, SaaS and marketing agreements.
- Maintain and improve our legal operations systems and expand our legal operations function, including maintaining our contracts management system and administering our trade compliance system.
- Be the source of truth on the company’s contracts and related documentation.
- Develop and maintain compliance programs to ensure compliance with complex commercial agreements, privacy obligations, and governance policies.
- Provide cross functional training to stakeholders.
Skills & Qualifications
- At least 4 years of experience as a contracts manager, contracts administrator, compliance manager or similar role, with direct experience in managing and negotiating contracts.
- Experience using and administering contract lifecycle management systems and other legal ops tools.
- Demonstrable experience developing and maintaining compliance processes for complex commercial agreements and cross functional projects.
- Desire to build durable and scalable processes and systems.
- Maniacal obsession for organization, meticulous attention to detail, and relentless commitment to driving open matters to closure.
- A hands-on and proactive mindset, and a willingness to take on any task, big or small.
The salary range for this position is $110,000 to $170,000 annually. Actual compensation may include bonus and equity, and will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications.
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 2025.
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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