Director of AI Cluster Deliver

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from PaleBlueDot AI 1. Strategic Design and Architecture Planning Lead the overall architecture design of overseas AI compute clusters, encompassing compute, network, storage, and liquid cooling systems. Develop a deep understanding of customers’ AI workload requirements and translate them into advanced, reliable, and scalable technical solutions. 2. End-to-End Construction and Delivery Management Take full responsibility for the entire lifecycle of large-scale overseas AI clusters (at the tens of thousands of GPUs level)—from planning, equipment procurement, incoming inspection, rack installation, cabling, and tuning to final go-live. Lead and continuously optimize cluster deployment processes to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery. Manage seamless collaboration among data center facility teams, hardware vendors, and liquid cooling system suppliers. 3. Operations System Development and Incident Management Build and lead a high-performing, multicultural overseas operations team; establish a 24/7 operations framework, SOPs, and emergency response plans. Design the cluster monitoring, alerting, logging, and performance analysis platforms to enable comprehensive observability and health management. Serve as the top technical escalation point, taking charge of complex, high-impact incidents; perform root cause analysis and drive systematic improvements. 4. Customer and Technical Engagement Act as a technical authority, directly interfacing with customers’ technical teams to deliver solution presentations, POC support, and in-depth technical discussions. Ensure delivered cluster services meet or exceed customers’ SLA requirements, improving customer satisfaction and retention. 5. Operations and Cost Optimization Continuously optimize cluster operational efficiency, focusing on key KPIs such as PUE, WUE, and compute utilization. Develop and control the operations budget, identifying cost optimization opportunities while maintaining superior service quality. Qualifications Experience: Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields; minimum of 10 years of experience in large-scale data center or HPC/AI cluster operations and management. Overseas Project Expertise: Demonstrated success in the construction and delivery of advanced overseas AI compute clusters or hyperscale data centers; thorough understanding of overseas project operations, compliance, and cultural contexts. Architecture Design: Deep expertise in AI cluster architectures (e.g., NVIDIA DGX/SuperPOD, GPU-as-a-Service); strong understanding of InfiniBand/RoCE networks and distributed storage systems. Liquid Cooling Technologies: Hands-on experience with immersion or cold-plate liquid-cooled cluster deployment and operations; familiarity with system mechanics, maintenance challenges, and risk management. Systems Operations: Proficient in Linux OS, cluster scheduling systems (Slurm/Kubernetes), monitoring tools (Prometheus/Grafana), and automation (Ansible/Python). Leadership: Minimum of 5 years of technical team management experience; proven ability to build, lead, and motivate high-caliber engineering teams in cross-cultural environments. Customer Orientation: Excellent communication and presentation skills; capable of engaging effectively with internal and external customers in technical discussions and solution briefings. Language Skills: Fluency in English and Mandarin for both written and verbal communication is preferred. Seniority level Director Employment type Full-time Job function Information Technology and Project Management Industries Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at PaleBlueDot AI by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Director of Artificial Intelligence” roles. We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr