Scale AI · 1 month ago
IT Systems Engineer Manager
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$164K/yr - $205K/yr
7+ years expScale AI is seeking an experienced IT Systems Engineering Manager to lead the design, development, and operation of their expanding SaaS and infrastructure ecosystem. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the technical roadmap and guide modernization efforts across systems, tools, networks, and support operations.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Data Collection and LabelingGenerative AIImage RecognitionMachine Learning
Responsibilities
Bring deep, practical experience in IT engineering, networking, IAM, enterprise AI, and endpoint management, with a proven track record of delivering results in complex, fast-paced environments
Define, prioritize, and execute IT initiatives that improve collaboration, cost-effectiveness, compliance, and security at enterprise scale
Partner closely with the Security organization to design, deploy, and operate robust IT security solutions, ensuring the protection of corporate infrastructure and data
Manage vendor relationships and identify opportunities to optimize costs through efficient internal operations, rationalized investments, and business enablement
Consult with stakeholders across the organization to identify business and technology needs, translating them into actionable IT strategies
Partner with Workplace teammates and lead office build outs as the company expands operations
Monitor and optimize the delivery and operation of IT services, proactively identifying and resolving issues to maintain seamless business operations
Offer direction, guidance, and training to global IT staff, fostering a culture of learning and growth
Deploy and manage solutions across offices in multiple timezones and countries
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience working in IT engineering, overseeing high-impact projects
3+ years of people management experience leading multiple technical teams, distributed across multiple geographies
Excellent communication, leadership, decision-making, and project management skills
Proven experience in operating and managing security, automation technology, and automation programs
Experience in configuring, deploying, and leading implementation and governance of cloud-based identity and access management (IAM), and identity provider (IdP), including Okta, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Azure AD (Entra ID), SSO, SAML, and SCIM across enterprise environments
Experience with Mobile Device Management systems (MDM), such as Jamf and Microsoft Intune
Experience working on the IT aspect of common compliance frameworks, such as SOC2, ISO27001, and others
Preferred
You have worked in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment
Experience with AWS Lambda functions or GCP Cloud Functions
Knowledge and experience in infrastructure as code tools (such as Terraform), information security and security engineering is a plus
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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