Scale AI · 12 hours ago
Distinguished Engineer
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$285K/yr - $356K/yr
15+ years expScale AI is focused on developing reliable AI systems for critical decisions. The Distinguished Engineer will lead the technical vision and roadmap for the AI/ML infrastructure, collaborating closely with engineering and product teams to deliver advanced AI capabilities to enterprise customers.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Data Collection and LabelingGenerative AIImage RecognitionMachine Learning
Responsibilities
Define and drive the technical strategy for Scale’s AI/ML infrastructure and SGP platform, balancing short and long-term investments
Partner with senior engineering and product leadership to ensure scalable, secure, and performant enterprise AI systems
Lead architecture and design reviews across multiple teams, ensuring technical consistency and innovation
Serve as a trusted advisor and mentor to principal engineers and technical leads across the organization
Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies in AI, distributed systems, and data infrastructure to keep Scale at the frontier of innovation
Represent Scale externally in the AI community - through speaking engagements, partnerships, and thought leadership
Drive technical execution and accountability for critical cross-functional initiatives that advance Scale’s enterprise AI capabilities
Qualification
Required
15+ years of experience as a technical software engineering leader
Proven record of technical leadership at AI-native companies, hyperscalers, or equivalent high-scale environments
Deep technical expertise in AI/ML infrastructure, knowledge of ML models/algorithm design/implementation and their application to real-world problems
Demonstrated success in setting technical vision and leading cross-organizational initiatives with measurable business impact
Experience influencing and mentoring engineering teams in complex, matrixed environments
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively to create a shared sense of vision or purpose cross-team and cross-functionality
Preferred
Experience with GenAI preferred
Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred but not required
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
Retirement benefits
A learning and development stipend
Generous PTO
Commuter stipend
Company
Scale AI
Scale’s mission is to develop reliable AI systems for the world’s most important decisions.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$15.9BKey Investors
MetaAccelTiger Global Management
2025-06-10Corporate Round· $14.3B
2025-06-04Series Unknown
2024-05-21Series F· $1B
Leadership Team
Jason Droege
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Dennis Cinelli
Chief Financial Officer
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