Lead Software Developer - Generative AI infrastruct. - NEW YORK - UNITED STATES

Lead Software Developer - Generative AI Infrastructure
Software Developer
UNITED STATES

Lead Software Developer - Generative AI Infrastructure

- NEW YORK CITY
- UNITED STATES

Let's be clear - this isn't just another engineering role.This is for builders who operate at the sharp end of distributed systems, AI infrastructure, and scale.
If you're currently thriving at a top-tier tech firm or quant environment, and you're starting to feel like you could be doing something bigger, faster, and more impactful - keep reading.

The Mission:
You'll be at the core of a high-impact team designing and scaling the infrastructure that powers Generative AI across an entire organisation.

We're talking about:

Systems that don't just work - they scale effortlessly
Platforms that enable AI experimentation AND production at speed
Infrastructure that turns cutting-edge ideas into real-world deployment
This is a rare opportunity to help define how GAI is built, deployed, and scaled in a serious engineering environment.

What You'll Actually Be Doing

Architect and scale high-performance distributed systems
Build AI infrastructure platforms (on-prem + hybrid environments)
Solve complex challenges around:
orchestration
compute management
large-scale services
Work hands-on with technologies like Kubernetes and modern infra tooling
Lead from the front - own greenfield projects
Mentor and elevate a small, high-calibre team
Collaborate with elite engineers to ship systems that actually matter
Who This Is For
You're not just a coder. You're a technical leader with serious engineering depth.

8+ years in software engineering
Bachelor degree in Computer Science from a top 20 US university
Currently (and for 2+yrs each time) at top tech firms or quant finance companies
Strong background in distributed systems / infrastructure / platform engineering
Proven track record of owning and delivering complex systems at scale
Experience mentoring or leading engineers
You thrive in fast-moving, intellectually demanding environments
And most importantly: You have taste. You care about how systems are designed, built, and scaled.

What's On Offer

Base salary: $300k - $350k
Significant guaranteed first-year bonus + sign-on
Exceptional overall package (as you'd expect at this level)
Why This Role?
Because:

You'll work on problems that actually stretch you
You'll have real ownership, not just tickets
You'll be surrounded by seriously smart people
And you'll help shape the future of Generative AI infrastructure
Interested?
If this sounds like you - or even might be you - don't sit on it.

The best people move quickly.

Apply today!

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