Senior Systems Engineer

Houston;
New York;
San Francisco;
Seattle; US

We are looking for a Senior Systems Developer to lead the design, development, and operation of large-scale distributed systems powering high-performance infrastructure. This role goes beyond implementation - you will drive architectural decisions, influence system design across teams, and set the standard for building reliable, scalable, and efficient systems.

• Lead the design and development of large-scale distributed systems (1000+ nodes)
• Own critical services across compute and network infrastructure, ensuring reliability and performance at scale
• Drive system architecture decisions, including scalability, fault tolerance, state management, and data consistency
• Partner cross-functionally to deliver end-to-end solutions from concept through production and ongoing operation
• Mentor and guide engineers, raising the technical bar across the team
• Diagnose and resolve complex, system-level issues spanning software, networking, and infrastructure layers
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve performance, reliability, and operational efficiency through automation and tooling
• Influence long-term technical strategy and roadmap for distributed systems infrastructure

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 8-12+ years of experience building and operating large-scale production systems
• Deep understanding of operating systems, distributed systems, and computer networking
• Strong proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C/C++, Go)
• Proven experience owning systems and services across the full development lifecycle
• Strong technical leadership, problem-solving ability, and communication skills
• Participate in a on-call rotation to support production systems

• Deep expertise in Linux systems and performance optimization
• Strong background in distributed systems architecture, including data synchronization, fault tolerance, and state management
• Experience with large-scale compute, storage, and networking environments
• Familiarity with server and GPU hardware architecture and system-level optimization
• Experience with high-performance networking (e.g., Infini Band, RoCE)
• Hands-on experience building and operating public cloud or data plane services
• Experience with databases and caching systems (e.g., MySQL, Redis, Memcached)

• A systems leader who can think at scale and drive architectural clarity in complex environments
• Someone who takes ownership of critical systems and drives them end-to-end
• A pragmatic engineer who balances speed, quality, and long-term maintainability
• A mentor and multiplier who elevates the team around them

The range below reflects the base salary for the position. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related factors such as skill set, experience, education, and location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for bonus, equity, and/or commission programs. Nscale may offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible paid time off, parental leave, and retirement plan participation.

Salary Range

$180,000 - $240,000 USD