Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Systems EngineerHouston; New York; San Francisco; Seattle; USAbout the RoleWe 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.You will operate at the intersection of software and infrastructure, partnering closely with platform, networking, and hardware teams to deliver production-grade systems at significant scale.What You'll DoLead the design and development of large-scale distributed systems (1000+ nodes)Own critical services across compute and network infrastructure, ensuring reliability and performance at scaleDrive system architecture decisions, including scalability, fault tolerance, state management, and data consistencyPartner cross-functionally to deliver end-to-end solutions from concept through production and ongoing operationMentor and guide engineers, raising the technical bar across the teamDiagnose and resolve complex, system-level issues spanning software, networking, and infrastructure layersIdentify and implement opportunities to improve performance, reliability, and operational efficiency through automation and toolingInfluence long-term technical strategy and roadmap for distributed systems infrastructureMinimum QualificationsBachelor'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 systemsDeep understanding of operating systems, distributed systems, and computer networkingStrong proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C/C++, Go)Proven experience owning systems and services across the full development lifecycleStrong technical leadership, problem-solving ability, and communication skillsParticipate in an on-call rotation to support production systemsPreferred QualificationsDeep expertise in Linux systems and performance optimizationStrong background in distributed systems architecture, including data synchronization, fault tolerance, and state managementExperience with large-scale compute, storage, and networking environmentsFamiliarity with server and GPU hardware architecture and system-level optimizationExperience with high-performance networking (e.g., InfiniBand, RoCE)Hands-on experience building and operating public cloud or data plane servicesExperience with databases and caching systems (e.g., MySQL, Redis, Memcached)What We're Looking ForA systems leader who can think at scale and drive architectural clarity in complex environmentsSomeone who takes ownership of critical systems and drives them end-to-endA pragmatic engineer who balances speed, quality, and long-term maintainabilityA mentor and multiplier who elevates the team around themThe 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