Join Nscale as a Data Centre Deployment Lead
Are you passionate about large scale GPU infrastructure projects? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where your work has a direct impact on business outcomes? If so, this could be the role for you!
Nscale 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.
At Nscale, our Engineering team plays a critical role in driving the delivery of our GPU infrastructure. If you're passionate about datacenter architecture and thrive in high-performance computing environments, this role is for you!
Why Nscale?
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 an Nscaler, you’ll build trust through openness and transparency, where everyone is inspired to do their best work. If you join our team, you’ll be contributing to building the technology that powers the future.
About the Role
As our DC Deployment Lead you will be responsible for the planning and organising of physical deployments and engaged in the design and layout of large scale GPU infrastructure projects. This will range from ensuring BOMs are complete and compatible, through to laying out the physical hardware in racks.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Design and delivery of large scale datacenter deployments, making sure cutting-edge GPU infrastructure is optimised for performance and maintainability.
* Engineer complex rack layouts, integrating high-performance compute, networking and storage solutions.
* Balance space, power, and cooling constraints within our Datacentres
* Validate and refine BOMs across optics/AOC/DAC, making sure they are fit for purpose, meet customer requirements and Nscale project requirements
* Define structured cabling and deployment standards, mapping out optimal cable pathways, lengths and streamlining installation.
* Configure critical network infrastructure, including initial firewall/router and switch setups to support high-performance computing environments.
* Lead onsite deployments as the subject matter expert, troubleshooting issues in real-time and ensuring a smooth go-live process.
About You
Skills & Experience
* Advanced knowledge of Structured and Fibre Cabling,
* Advanced knowledge of AOC/DAC/optics and fibre interface standards.
* Strong working knowledge of network and server hardware.
* Experience creating and reviewing BOMs to ensure compatibility and efficiency.
* Significant previous datacenter experience in deployment, design or operations.
* Familiarity with CMDB tooling such as NetBox.
Nice to have:
* Working knowledge and experience of using Infiniband fabrics
* Working knowledge of fat tree or rail-optimised designs for AI workloads
* Ability to perform performance level diagnostics on AI fabric
Personal Attributes
* Proactive and self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership.
* Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic, and high-growth environment.
* Collaborative team player with a passion for delivering outstanding candidate and stakeholder experiences.
* Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* A self-starter mindset with a “see a problem, fix a problem” mentality.
* Experience in designing and implementing processes to optimize deployment workflows.
Please Note: This role will require ~50% travel to our European sites.
We're currently working remotely, but plan to transition to a hybrid working model in 2025 as we look to secure a modern office space in London.
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
At NScale, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our work environment, and we warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. 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.