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Acceler8 Talent

Distributed Systems Engineer

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San francisco, United states

Full Time

23-12-2025

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Problem-solving Networking Research Training Operating Systems Deep Learning Databases cloud platforms Recruitment

Job Specifications

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A company building frontier-scale AI models that automate software engineering and AI research, combining ultra-long context, domain-specific RL, and massive compute infrastructure are looking for a Distributed Systems Engineer to join their team. Base pay range
$225,000.00/yr - $550,000.00/yr What Will I Be Doing:
Design and build distributed data and coordination systems that enable ultra-long-context model training and inference
Develop high-performance storage and caching systems to support large-scale GPU workloads
Work deep in the internals of modern deep learning frameworks in highly distributed environments
Build automation for fault detection, recovery and high availability across GPU clusters
Troubleshoot complex, cross-stack issues spanning GPUs, networking, storage, operating systems and cloud infrastructure What We're Looking For:
Deep expertise in distributed systems design and public cloud platforms
Proven experience designing and operating highly available, high-throughput data systems
Strong knowledge of distributed databases, batch or stream processing systems, and/or distributed file systems
Exceptional problem-solving ability across the full systems stack
A hands-on mindset with the curiosity and grit to learn fast in a frontier technical environment What's In It for Me:
Salary of $225K-$550K dependent on experience + significant equity
Great benefits inc. 401(k) with 6% company match, comprehensive health, unlimited PTO
Visa sponsorship and SF relocation stipend available
Well-funded ($465M+) with backing from top investors Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Information Technology Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
Location: San Francisco, CA
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About the Company

Acceler8 connects the top AI companies with the talent to scale fast, reach milestones, and secure funding so you can launch your AI products with confidence. We're at the forefront of connecting exceptional talent with ground breaking opportunities. We operate as the driving force behind visionary AI startups, actively shaping the future of technology across the Bay Area, Boston, New York, and beyond. Our expertise spans a diverse array of tech specialties, including ML Research & Engineering, Software for ML Platforms, Sem... Know more