TL;DR

Senior Network Engineer (AI): Designing, deploying, and operating high-performance networking platforms for Nscale's GPU cloud with an accent on Ethernet fabrics, InfiniBand networks, and WAN connectivity. Focus on evolving standards, automation, and long-term strategy for AI infrastructure.

Location: Remote (Global). Geography is no barrier to impact or connection, allowing work from anywhere.

Company

Nscale is a GPU cloud company providing cost-effective, high-performance infrastructure for AI start-ups and large enterprise customers.

What you will do

  • Design, deploy, and operate high-performance Ethernet fabrics and InfiniBand networks for accelerated compute.
  • Take ownership of significant network components or projects from design to operations.
  • Partner with deployment and procurement teams to validate network BOMs and provide input into data centre layouts.
  • Lead troubleshooting and performance analysis across Ethernet and InfiniBand fabrics, contributing to root-cause analysis.
  • Build and maintain automation for network deployment and initial hardware stand-up in multi-vendor environments.
  • Design, implement, and support WAN connectivity, contributing to standards for resilience, security, and performance.

Requirements

  • Strong experience designing, deploying, and operating high-speed Ethernet networks, including VLANs, LACP, MLAG, BGP, OSPF, EVPN, and VXLAN in production.
  • Proven experience operating InfiniBand networks for HPC or AI workloads, including configuration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting (e.g., Subnet Managers, QoS, RDMA).
  • Solid understanding of WAN technologies and routing design, including MPLS, BGP, IPSec, GRE, and SD-WAN.
  • Good knowledge of HPC/AI networking topologies such as Fat-Tree and Rail.
  • Strong automation skills using Python and/or Bash, applying software engineering principles to infrastructure.
  • Strong understanding of network hardware and optics, enabling effective BOM contribution and hardware-level troubleshooting.

Culture & Benefits

  • Collaborative, supportive, and innovative environment where contributions spark real impact.
  • Highly competitive package (base + equity) with reviews every 12 months.
  • Join the fastest-growing tech startup, pushing boundaries on cutting-edge AI.
  • Dynamic progression plan tailored to individual ambitions with full support for growth.
  • Human-First Flexibility, trusting Nscalers to deliver with autonomy to shape their day.
  • Remote-first team with seamless virtual collaboration, empowering you wherever you work.