Lead Systems Engineer

This position is available only under an employment (labor) agreement. The world’s digital experiences run on something invisible: the infrastructure and software that keep them fast, reliable, and secure. At Gcore, you’ll help design and deliver that foundation for an AI-driven world. We’re a global provider of infrastructure and software solutions for AI, cloud, network, and security, powering everything from real-time communication and streaming to enterprise AI and secure web applications. With 210+ edge locations, 50+ cloud regions, and thousands of GPUs, your work here can reach users and businesses across the globe. You’ll collaborate with leading technology partners such as Intel, NVIDIA, Dell, and Equinix, and work on platforms that power digital products used around the world. Our vision is simple: to connect the world to AI, anywhere, anytime. Want to work on technology that goes beyond a single product or industry? Join a global team of 550+ professionals building infrastructure and software that supports the entire digital ecosystem. Job Description We are looking for a highly skilled Lead Systems Engineer to oversee,manage, and optimize ourEdgeNetworkinfrastructure. This role combines hands-on technicalexpertisewith team leadership, ensuring reliable, secure, and scalable systems that support business operations. What you'll do: Lead the design, deployment, and maintenance ofedge infrastructure, includingservers, networking, anda lot ofinfrastructureglue. Ensure high availability, performance, and securityhardeningofthesystems. Mentor and guide engineers, providing technical direction,goalsand support. Implement and manage automation for system provisioning, monitoring, and maintenance. Establish and enforce best practices for systemsengineering,observability, and incident response. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including: product, RnD,network, security, and support. Continuously improvingconfigurationmanagement,automation,observability,agenticworkflowsand tools. Participate in on-call rotations and incident management as needed. Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to infrastructure and processes. Qualifications What We Are Looking For: Proficiencyin scripting/automation tools such as Python, Bash, Ansible, or Terraform. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid infrastructure. Solid understanding of networking, security, and storage concepts. Solid experience with agenticcoding. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills. 6+ years of experience in systems engineering/sre, with leadership or team lead experience for 3+ years. Nice-to-have: Experience with Puppet,Prometheus,Grafana,Victoria Logs. Knowledge of security and performance troubleshooting practices. Experience in web security,AI ina widersense. UnderstandingBGP and related networking protocols. Programming ability inC,Go, Python, or Rust. Additional Information At Gcore, we want you to do your best work and enjoy the journey. Our benefits are designed to support your growth, well-being, and life beyond work: Competitive compensation Flexible working hours and hybrid or remote options, depending on your role Work from anywhere in the world for up to 45 days per year Private medical insurance for you and your family* Extra paid vacation and sick leave days* Support for life’s important moments and celebrations Language courses to help you connect and grow Modern, welcoming offices with snacks, drinks, and entertainment* Team sports and social activities* *Benefits may vary depending on your location. Equal Opportunity Employer We provide equal opportunity to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. By clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy apply #J-18808-Ljbffr