Vultr
Staff AI/ML Infrastructure Engineer
Remote - United States · Staff+
Sponsorship not specified$145k-$160kDetected 106 days ago
PythonBashCloud PlatformsLinuxMachine LearningEmbedded SystemsTest AutomationLeadershipCollaboration
About the role
- In December 2024 Vultr announced an equity financing at a $3.5 billion valuation.
- The ideal candidate is a hands-on infrastructure expert with deep GPU systems knowledge, strong automation experience, and a track record of technical leadership in high-performance environments.
- Vultr will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable laws and will not conduct a background check until after an offer of employment has been extended and accepted.
Responsibilities
- Design and maintain GPU and bare metal infrastructure in containerized and physical environments
- Build scalable GPU clusters in partnership with networking and provisioning teams
- Develop automated testing systems for GPU-based platforms
- Implement infrastructure solutions for diverse AI/ML workloads
- Collaborate with hardware vendors on drivers, firmware, and support
- Optimize rail and cluster performance across architectures
- Lead technical direction and mentor engineers on infrastructure best practices
Requirements
- 5+ years experience working with bare metal infrastructure and hardware automation
- Hands-on experience with modern NVIDIA/AMD GPU platforms and high-performance networking (RoCE, InfiniBand)
- Deep knowledge of BIOS, BMC, firmware, NICs, Redfish/IPMI, and PCIe systems
- Strong Linux systems experience including device drivers and package management
- Familiarity with GPU drivers, firmware ecosystems, and vendor collaboration
- Experience designing and delivering complex infrastructure products
- Experience optimizing multi-cluster GPU environments
- Experience building infrastructure automation using Python and Bash
- Proven ability to lead projects and mentor engineers
- Exposure to Machine Learning software stacks and GPU workloads
Compensation
- This salary can vary based on location, years of experience, background and skill set.
- Vultr will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable laws and will not conduct a background check until after an offer of employment has been extended and accepted.
- We also take your privacy seriously.
- We handle personal information responsibly and follow applicable laws, including U.S. privacy rules and India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
- Your data is used only for legitimate business purposes and is protected with proper security measures.
- Where allowed by law, applicants may request details about the data we collect, access or delete their information, withdraw consent for its use, and opt out of nonessential communications.
Benefits
- 100% company-paid insurance premiums for employee medical, dental and vision plans.
- 401(k) plan that matches 100% up to 4%, with immediate vesting
- Professional Development Reimbursement of $2,500 each year
- 11 Holidays + Paid Time Off Accrual + Rollover Plan
- Increased PTO at 3 year and 10 year anniversary + 1 month paid sabbatical every 5 years + Anniversary Bonus each year
- Internet reimbursement up to $75 per month
- Gym membership reimbursement up to $50 per month
- $500 stipend for remote office setup in first year + $400 each following year
Company info
- Vultr is on a mission to make high-performance cloud infrastructure easy to use, affordable, and locally accessible for enterprises and AI innovators around the world. With 33 global cloud data center locations, Vultr is trusted by hundreds of thousands of active customers across 185 countries for its flexible, scalable, global Cloud Compute, Cloud GPU, Bare Metal, and Cloud Storage solutions. In December 2024 Vultr announced an equity financing at a $3.5 billion valuation. Founded by David Aninowsky and self-funded for over a decade, Vultr has grown to become the world's largest privately-held cloud infrastructure company.
- Vultr Cares
- Vultr is on a mission to make high-performance cloud infrastructure easy to use, affordable, and locally accessible for enterprises and AI innovators around the world.
- With 33 global cloud data center locations, Vultr is trusted by hundreds of thousands of active customers across 185 countries for its flexible, scalable, global Cloud Compute, Cloud GPU, Bare Metal, and Cloud Storage solutions.
- Founded by David Aninowsky and self-funded for over a decade, Vultr has grown to become the world's largest privately-held cloud infrastructure company.
- Commitment matters to Vultr! Increased PTO at 3 year and 10 year anniversary + 1 month paid sabbatical every 5 years + Anniversary Bonus each year
- Company paid Wellable subscription
- Vultr is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff AI/ML Infrastructure Engineer to drive the design, performance, and reliability of our AI infrastructure platform.
- This is a highly visible role in a high-growth technology company, requiring ownership of complex hardware and software systems, collaboration across engineering and vendor partners, and a relentless focus on operational excellence.
- This is your opportunity to build the foundation powering next-generation AI workloads and leave a lasting mark on Vultr and the future of cloud infrastructure.
Equal opportunity
- We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Where allowed by law, applicants may request details about the data we collect, access or delete their information, withdraw consent for its use, and opt out of nonessential communications.
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