Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Operations and… at Nscale · Bellevue

About Nscale

Nscale is the GPU cloud engineered for AI. We provide cost-effective, high-performance infrastructure for AI start-ups and large enterprise customers. Nscale enables AI-focused companies to achieve superior results by reducing the complexity of AI development. Our GPU cloud bolsters technical capabilities and directly supports strategic business outcomes, including cost management, rapid innovation, and environmental responsibility.

We thrive on a culture of relentless innovation, ownership, and accountability, where every team member takes pride in their work and drives it with excellence and urgency. As an Nscaler, you'll build trust through openness and transparency, where everyone is inspired to do their best work. If you join our team, you'll be contributing to building the technology that powers the future.

About The Role

We're hiring a Senior Infrastructure Engineer — Operations & Reliability to help operate and improve Nscale's OpenStack-based cloud infrastructure. You should have a passion for cloud infrastructure and open-source platforms to join our expanding System Engineering function. This role is pivotal in establishing our follow-the-sun operational model, providing critical coverage for live services during regional operational windows.

You will support live services, resolve incidents across Linux, OpenStack, networking, and virtualization, and work with infrastructure and systems engineering colleagues across time zones. The role combines hands-on operations with opportunities to automate recurring work and improve platform reliability. You will also collaborate with Fleet Management, Network Operations, and other engineering teams when issues cross system boundaries.

What You'll Be Doing (Responsibilities)

• Live Service Operations: Monitor, triage, and resolve complex Level 2 (L2) incidents across our Unix/Linux and OpenStack cloud environments to safeguard customer SLAs.
• Platform Support: Provide hands-on operational support and maintenance across compute, networking, and virtualization layers, specifically focusing on OpenStack Neutron (SDN) and OpenStack Ironic (bare-metal provisioning).
• Follow-the-Sun Coverage: Operate effectively within a rotating shift framework to maintain seamless system reliability during US hours, collaborating and learning from EMEA team peers, paving the way for future APAC systems onboarding.
• Knowledge Management: Convert real-time troubleshooting insights into structural capital by creating, refining, and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs) and technical runbooks. Follow up on incidents with documented root-cause analysis and corrective action.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with infrastructure and systems engineering colleagues and partner teams (like Fleet Management, Network Operations, etc.) to diagnose complex issues, make safe platform changes, and escalate when specialist input is needed.
• Automation and SW Stack Evolution: Turn recurring issues into lasting improvements through automation, monitoring, configuration changes, and collaboration with the relevant engineering teams.

About You (Requirements)

• Linux/Unix Systems Administration: Proven commercial experience managing and troubleshooting Linux-based infrastructure at scale.
• OpenStack Core Competency: Hands-on experience working with or maintaining OpenStack ecosystems in production or large-scale staging environments.
• Virtualization Insights: Practical exposure to hypervisors and virtualization technologies (e.g., KVM, Proxmox).
• Analytical Triage Mindset: A methodical, evidence-led, and analytical approach to incident investigation, performance bottlenecks, and root-cause analysis.
• Communication & Documentation: Excellent English communication skills, with a proactive approach to technical writing and knowledge sharing.

Nice to Have

• Exposure to cloud-native technologies and container orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with infrastructure automation tooling (Ansible, Terraform, Python/Bash scripting).
• Experience with data-centre buildout systems, hardware lifecycle processes, or infrastructure automation.

What We Can Offer You

• Highly competitive package (base + equity) with reviews every 12 months.
• Human-First Flexibility: We trust Nscalers to deliver, giving you the autonomy to shape your day around life's moments.
• A dynamic progression plan tailored specifically to your ambitions, with explicit mentorship towards Senior Engineering paths.

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

$100,000 - $180,000 USD

Equal Opportunities Statement

We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

If there's anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know.

The responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and are intended to provide a general overview of the position. The employee may be required to perform additional duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned by management, consistent with the skills and qualifications required for the role.

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