Infrastructure Operations Manager (AI)

TL;DR

Infrastructure Operations Manager (AI/HPC): Managing and optimizing the physical and technical infrastructure of an AI-focused GPU data center with an accent on service reliability, HPC hardware deployment, and team leadership. Focus on ensuring 24/7 operational uptime, managing power and cooling systems, and coordinating with vendors to maintain high-performance AI workloads.

Location: On-site in Iceland (Datacenter)

Company

Nscale is a GPU cloud provider engineered for AI, providing high-performance infrastructure for startups and enterprises.

What you will do

• Oversee overall accountability for all devices and infrastructure in the AI Data Center to ensure 24/7 reliability.
• Manage power, cooling, and environmental conditions to proactively mitigate operational risks.
• Lead, mentor, and schedule a team of engineers and technicians.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients regarding SLAs and KPIs.
• Coordinate procurement and maintenance of spare parts and GPU/HPC hardware with external vendors.
• Monitor resource utilization and implement improvements for scalability and cost-effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing data centers, specifically in HPC and GPU environments.
• Proven experience in team leadership and personnel development.
• Strong technical knowledge of power, cooling, and environmental systems in data centers.
• Ability to work on-site in Iceland and handle on-call duties.

Nice to have

• Certifications in data center management (e.g., CDCP, CDCS).
• Hands-on experience with NVIDIA GPUs, CUDA, and AI frameworks.
• Familiarity with hybrid cloud/HPC environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including base salary and equity.
• Annual performance and salary reviews every 12 months.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-growing AI tech startup.
• Dynamic progression plan tailored to individual ambitions.
• Human-first flexibility and autonomy in shaping your workday.