Network & Server Deployment Engineer (GPU Data Centre)

About Nscale

Nscale is taking on the hyperscalers by building a vertically integrated cloud built for AI. We own the data centres, software, and applications that power today's AI stack using sustainable technology solutions. We thrive on a culture of relentless innovation, ownership, and accountability, where every team member takes pride in their work and drives it with excellence and urgency.

As a Nscaler, you’ll build trust through openness and transparency, where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Collaboration is key, and we work together swiftly and respectfully, embracing adaptability and resilience in all we do.

Network & Server Deployment Engineer

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing, deploying, and operating large-scale HPC clusters and GPU-based Compute environments
• Creating and maintaining hardware architectures, including BOMs, rack elevations, and reference designs
• Implementing and maintaining HPC scheduling and workload management systems (e.g., Slurm)
• Designing and optimising InfiniBand and Ethernet network topologies (Fat Tree, Dragonfly, rail-optimized configurations)
• Working with deployment teams to ensure cluster builds align with architectural specifications
• Automating provisioning, configuration, and operations of multi-vendor HPC hardware and software stacks
• Collaborating with software, infrastructure, and datacenter teams to ensure seamless integration of HPC environments
• Troubleshooting and tuning cluster performance across compute, storage, and interconnect layers

About You

Proven experience in designing, deploying, and operating HPC or large-scale compute clusters
Strong knowledge of Slurm or similar workload management systems (e.g., PBS, LSF)
Proven experience in InfiniBand networking design and operations, including subnet management, QoS, RDMA, and performance tuning
Experience with high-speed Ethernet networks and associated protocols (e.g., VLAN, LACP, BGP, OSPF, EVPN, VXLAN)
Familiarity with HPC network topologies such as Fat Tree or Dragonfly
Experience creating hardware BOMs, rack layouts, and reference architectures for compute deployments
Strong scripting skills in Python and/or Bash for automation and orchestration
Solid understanding of optics, cabling, and physical layer design considerations for HPC and GPU cluster environments
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills
A collaborative mindset and passion for building high-performance, scalable infrastructure
In All We Do, Our Core Values Guide Us

Relentless Innovation

At Nscale, we constantly push the boundaries of innovation, embracing creative risks to shape the future. Our aim is to deliver products that not only meet but exceed today’s expectations, setting new standards for tomorrow.

Ownership and Accountability

Every Nscaler is fully accountable for their work, driving it with excellence and urgency. We set high standards, ensuring that our contributions are not just good but exceptional.

Openness and Transparency

We believe trust and transparency are key to our success. We maintain open communication within our teams and with stakeholders, sharing both successes and challenges. Our open-source approach allows customers to explore our technology, building trust and ensuring our solutions are both innovative, secure, and reliable.

Customer-Centric Focus

Our customers are central to our mission, and we are committed to delivering impactful solutions that drive real-world success. We focus on deeply understanding their needs and challenges, striving to exceed expectations in both product quality and service.

Sustainability

We are dedicated to considering the long-term environmental and societal impacts of our technologies. By integrating sustainability into our operations and product development, we ensure that our innovations are both effective and responsible, contributing positively to the world around us.

Full-Speed Collaboration

Collaboration at Nscale is fast, efficient, and respectful. We work together seamlessly, with clear communication and mutual respect, ensuring our shared goals are met with high standards and impactful outcomes.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We 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.

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