Global Supply Manager, Interconnects

About EtchedEtched is building the world’s first AI inference system purpose-built for transformers - delivering over 10x higher performance and dramatically lower cost and latency than a B200. With Etched ASICs, you can build products that would be impossible with GPUs, like real-time video generation models and extremely deep & parallel chain-of-thought reasoning agents. Backed by hundreds of millions from top-tier investors and staffed by leading engineers, Etched is redefining the infrastructure layer for the fastest growing industry in history.Job SummaryAs Etched scales global deployments of our transformer inference systems, we are seeking an experienced Global Supply Manager to own sourcing and supplier strategy for high-speed interconnects, including cables, connectors, backplane interfaces, and optical/electrical data interconnect solutions.You will be responsible for building and managing Etched’s global supply base for critical interconnect technologies that directly impact system bandwidth, latency, signal integrity, and reliability. This is a strategic and deeply cross-functional role working closely with Electrical Engineering, Systems, and Manufacturing to ensure scalable, high-performance interconnect solutions across rapidly growing deployments.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute sourcing strategies for high-speed interconnects, including copper and optical cables, connectors, backplane systems, and high-bandwidth data linksBuild and manage relationships with interconnect, cable assembly, and connector suppliers across regions to ensure performance, quality, and scalabilityNegotiate pricing, capacity, tooling, and long-term supply agreements for critical interconnect components and assembliesPartner closely with Electrical and Systems Engineering on connector selection, cable design, signal integrity considerations, and supplier qualificationDrive cost modeling, benchmarking, and should-cost analysis for interconnect components and assemblies across system architecturesEnsure suppliers can meet stringent performance requirements including bandwidth, insertion loss, crosstalk, reliability, and mechanical constraintsIdentify and mitigate supply risks related to long lead times, custom designs, single sourcing, and regional concentrationAlign sourcing strategies with NPI builds, system validation cycles, and high-volume production rampsSupport EVT/DVT/PVT builds and production readiness in coordination with manufacturing and program managementPresent sourcing strategies, technical tradeoffs, and supply risks to executive leadershipStrong Candidates May Also Have Experience With (Nice-to-have Qualifications)Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field7+ years of experience in sourcing or commodity management for interconnects, connectors, or high-speed data infrastructureStrong understanding of high-speed interconnect technologies, including copper and optical cabling, connectors, and signal integrity considerationsExperience working with Electrical Engineering teams on component selection, qualification, and performance tradeoffsProven track record managing complex supplier relationships and negotiating high-value supply agreementsStrong analytical skills in cost modeling, should-cost analysis, and BOM evaluationExperience supporting NPI builds and scaling supply for high-volume productionFamiliarity with global interconnect supply chains, including cable assemblies and connector manufacturersAbility to operate in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with high ownershipExperience managing suppliers across AsiaNice-to-have QualificationsExperience with datacenter interconnects, including high-speed networking cables, optical modules, and rack-to-rack connectivityFamiliarity with standards such as PCIe, Ethernet, InfiniBand, and other high-speed interfacesUnderstanding of signal integrity, impedance control, and high-frequency design constraintsExperience sourcing custom cable assemblies or designing for high-density interconnect systemsBackground in optical interconnect technologies, including transceivers and fiber systemsExperience working in a high-growth hardware startup environmentBenefitsMedical, dental, and vision packages with generous premium coverage$500 per month credit for waiving medical benefitsHousing subsidy of $2k per month for those living within walking distance of the officeRelocation support for those moving to San Jose (Santana Row)Various wellness benefits covering fitness, mental health, and moreDaily lunch and dinner in our officeHow We’re DifferentEtched believes in the Bitter Lesson. We think most of the progress in the AI field has come from using more FLOPs to train and run models, and the best way to get more FLOPs is to build model-specific hardware. Larger and larger training runs encourage companies to consolidate around fewer model architectures, which creates a market for single-model ASICs.We are a fully in-person team in San Jose and Taipei, and greatly value engineering skills. We do not have boundaries between engineering and research, and we expect all of our technical staff to contribute to both as needed.