AI Product Engineer

About NscaleNscale 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.About the RoleWe're hiring a Principal Engineer (Product) to build and evolve Nscale's vertically integrated managed AI services stack. In this role, you'll lead critical architecture decisions while staying hands‑on in delivery across foundational platform capabilities including APIs, services, workflows, and data/control planes. You'll work closely with squads across the business, partnering with engineers, product managers, and executives to align interfaces, ownership, and operational readiness.What you'll be doingPlatform Architecture & DeliveryDesign foundational platform capabilities across APIs, services, workflows, and data/control planesImplement reliable, secure systems that support Nscale's managed AI services stackDrive architecture decisions that balance scalability, reliability, security, and cost efficiency across distributed systemsTranslate ambiguous product and platform challenges into crisp technical designs and execution plansEngineering Quality & ReliabilityRaise the engineering bar through rigorous design reviews and a strong testing strategyImprove system resilience with robust observability and modern reliability practicesLead post‑incident learning and continuous improvement across the platformApply strong code quality, performance, and production engineering fundamentals in day‑to‑day deliverySecurity, Governance & Operational ExcellenceEmbed security, IAM, privacy, and governance into system design and delivery by defaultStrengthen operational readiness across services and platform componentsSupport production excellence through incident response and ongoing system improvementContribute to high‑availability service design with attention to reliability and cost optimisationCross‑Functional Technical LeadershipPartner with squads across the firm to align on interfaces, ownership, and executionCommunicate technical direction clearly across engineers, PMs, and executivesBalance short‑ and long‑term priorities to keep teams moving while building for scaleScale team effectiveness through alignment, strong design, and clear technical communicationPlatform Leverage & AI‑Accelerated ExecutionImprove delivery velocity through platform leverage, automation, and toolingUse AI responsibly to accelerate software delivery and scale operationsLeverage modern cloud‑native patterns and systems thinking to evolve large‑scale platformsAdvance the managed AI services stack with practical, high‑impact engineering improvementsKPIsScalability, reliability, security, and cost efficiency of distributed systemsDelivery velocity through platform leverage, automation, and toolingOperational excellence across observability, incident response, and post‑incident learningCross‑squad alignment on interfaces, ownership, and operational readinessAbout You15+ years building and shipping production platforms at scaleStrong experience with distributed systems and cloud‑native environmentsProven expertise with Kubernetes, CI/CD, and reliability patternsProficiency in Python, Go, and/or RustStrong fundamentals in code quality, testing, and performanceDeep experience in observability, incident response, and continuous improvementStrong security fundamentals including IAM, data protection, and governance in production environmentsExperience collaborating effectively across engineers, PMs, and executivesAbility to leverage AI to build, evolve, and maintain large‑scale systemsExperience with developer platforms, control planes, APIs, SDKs, or CLIs is a plusWhat we can offer youHighly competitive US compensation package (base + bonus + equity), with performance reviews every 12 monthsJoin one of the fastest‑growing AI infrastructure companies—your chance to directly shape how global AI capacity is planned and deployedExpect a dynamic progression plan tailored to your ambitions. Grow by leading critical cross‑functional initiatives and shaping capital strategy—always with our full supportHuman‑First Flexibility: We treat you as humans first. Our flexible workplace trusts Nscalers to deliver, giving you the autonomy to shape your day around life's momentsEqual Opportunities StatementWe 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.For information on how Nscale handles candidate personal data, please see our Employee & Candidate Privacy Notice: Here.Salary Range$225,000—$250,000 USDBenefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible paid time off, parental leave, and retirement plan participation.#J-18808-Ljbffr