SHI International Corp.

AI Solutions Engineer

SHI International Corp.

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Home OfficeNew JerseyUnited States

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Salary

💰 $100,000 - $250,000 per year

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Serve as the primary AI Infrastructure SME, providing expert guidance on NVIDIA DGX platforms and compatible OEM solutions for AI training, inference, and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads.
  • Work with and assess customer requirements through discovery and qualification sessions, workshops, and technical consultations to design tailored AI data center solutions.
  • Create detailed hardware configurations, including server, storage, networking, and GPU components, ensuring scalability, performance, and cost-efficiency.
  • Utilize Reference Architectures provided by all OEMs, validate and recommend properly aligned solutions.
  • Develop and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for proposed solutions, incorporating power, cooling, and rack considerations.
  • Deliver technical presentations, proofs of concept (POCs), and solution demonstrations to customers and internal teams.
  • Provide recommendations on best practices for AI infrastructure deployment, optimization, and integration with existing environments.
  • Support field sales teams by participating in customer meetings, responding to RFPs/RFIs, and addressing technical objections during the sales cycle.
  • Collaborate with vendors (e.g., NVIDIA, OEM partners) to stay current on product roadmaps, certifications, and emerging technologies.
  • Contribute to internal knowledge sharing by documenting solutions, creating playbooks, and training sales teams on AI infrastructure trends.
  • Monitor industry developments in AI hardware, including GPUs, accelerators, and data center innovations, to inform solution strategies.
  • Collaborate with account teams to evaluate and understand customer data center environments and infrastructure technologies.
  • Design and propose tailored infrastructure solutions that align with customers' business objectives and outcomes.
  • Build and maintain technical relationships with OEMs and strategic partners, while staying updated on the latest product information.
  • Provide product training and technical education to the sales team and customers.
  • Act as a trusted AI advisor for customers, partnering with Field Account Executives.
  • Manage the solution practice pipeline by developing strategies for top prospects and acquiring new business.
  • Identify and uncover technology opportunities within Data Center, Cloud, Network, Security, Collaboration, and Services spaces.
  • Develop solutions that fit customers’ needs and budgets through strategic planning.
  • Engage with multiple layers of client contacts, including CIOs, IT Directors, and CTOs, to ensure comprehensive account management.
  • Educate and develop AGT and SHI teams on technical selling, product training, services, and technology trends.

Requirements

  • Completed Bachelor’s Degree or relevant work experience required
  • 5+ years of experience in presales engineering, solutions architecture, or technical consulting focused on data center infrastructure, preferably with AI/ML/HPC workloads.
  • Proven expertise with NVIDIA DGX systems, GPU technologies (e.g., CUDA, NCCL), and AI data center platforms.
  • Hands-on experience with OEM AI server platforms (e.g., Dell, HPE, Lenovo) and configuring AI-optimized solutions.
  • Strong knowledge of data center components: servers, storage (NVMe, high-performance), networking (InfiniBand, Ethernet), power, and cooling systems.
  • Experience creating BOMs, sizing infrastructure for AI workloads, and performing cost/performance analysis.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to travel to SHI, Partner, and Customer Events.
Benefits
  • Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family.
  • Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities.
  • World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
NVIDIA DGX systemsGPU technologiesCUDANCCLAI data center platformsOEM AI server platformsNVMeInfiniBandEthernetBOM creation
Soft skills
communication skillspresentation skillstechnical consultingcustomer engagementstrategic planningrelationship managementteam collaborationtechnical educationproblem-solvingadaptability