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Nscale

Develops and operates AI data centers

Infrastructure Operations Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
Norway
In PersonBased on-site at the data center; occasional travel to other locations and on-call rotation required.
IT Operations

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of experience managing data centers, particularly in high-performance computing and GPU environments.
  • Proven leadership skills and experience managing and developing teams.
  • Technical expertise in high-performance computing, GPU deployment, and associated hardware and software solutions.
  • Strong understanding of data center power, cooling, and environmental systems.
  • Client-facing communication and reporting skills.
  • Experience with inventory and spare parts management.
  • Ability to work on-site at the data center, participate in an on-call rotation, and travel occasionally to other locations as required.
  • Commitment to continuous learning to stay current with evolving technologies and standards.
Responsibilities
  • Take overall responsibility for devices and infrastructure in the AI data center, ensuring operational excellence, personnel oversight, infrastructure maintenance, and compliance with client-driven service-level agreement and key performance indicator requirements.
  • Maintain accountability for all devices, systems, and infrastructure at the data center.
  • Ensure 24/7 operational reliability and optimal performance for high-performance AI workloads.
  • Monitor and manage power, cooling, and environmental conditions, and proactively address operational risks.
  • Oversee installation, configuration, and maintenance of high-performance computing and GPU systems.
  • Lead and mentor a team of engineers, technicians, and support staff.
  • Provide training and guidance to junior staff so the team can manage site operations effectively.
  • Plan and manage shift schedules to ensure continuous coverage and on-call availability.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and provide regular reporting on site service-level agreements and key performance indicators.
  • Collaborate with vendors and contractors to manage procurement, repairs, and upgrades.
  • Build and maintain relationships that support smooth operations and project delivery.
  • Manage spare parts inventory and maintain sufficient stock to minimize downtime during repairs or upgrades.
  • Track inventory usage and coordinate procurement to avoid supply shortages.
  • Maintain working knowledge of high-performance computing and GPU installations, including hardware configuration, network architecture, and performance optimization.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, escalating complex problems when necessary.
  • Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in AI and high-performance computing infrastructure.
  • Implement and manage tools to monitor data center performance and resource utilization.
  • Prepare reports for senior management and clients on performance metrics, downtime, and operational efficiency.
  • Propose and implement improvements to enhance reliability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
Desired Qualifications
  • Certifications in data center management, such as CDCP, CDCS, or similar.
  • Hands-on experience with NVIDIA GPUs, CUDA, and AI frameworks.
  • Familiarity with hybrid cloud and high-performance computing environments.

About the company

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Nscale operates as a vertically integrated AI infrastructure platform in London, owning data centers, GPU compute, networking, storage and managed AI cloud services for enterprises, governments and AI builders. It runs the full stack from sovereign European, renewables-powered campuses (including Norway hydropower) to US campus expansions, providing hosted AI capabilities and high-performance GPU resources. Its advantage comes from a tightly integrated stack and a focus on sovereign, renewable-powered deployments in Europe, supported by strong capital, partnerships (including NVIDIA) and strategic board members. The goal is to scale into a leading, globally capable AI infrastructure provider that lets governments and organizations deploy, run and manage AI workloads quickly and securely on sovereign, renewable-powered campuses.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$9.8B

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2024

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What believers are saying

  • Nscale closed $3.36 billion convertible financing on September 25, 2026.
  • It filed for a NYSE IPO on September 18, 2026 under ticker NSCL.
  • Justin Osofsky joined October 2, 2026, strengthening global operations before listing.

What critics are saying

  • Nscale's largest customer drove 52% of first-half 2026 revenue.
  • First-half 2026 losses reached $1.02 billion against $140.6 million revenue.
  • A failed IPO or refinancing halts its gigawatt buildout and crushes solvency.

What makes Nscale unique

  • Nscale controls power, data centers, GPUs, networking, storage, and managed AI cloud.
  • It targets sovereign European deployments with renewable sites like Norway hydropower.
  • It already booked $103 billion TCV with Microsoft and Anthropic through 2033.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

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6 month growth

17%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

-3%
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