Lead Systems Engineer

This position is available only under an employment (labor) agreement. 

The world’s digital experiences run on something invisible: the infrastructure and software that keep them fast, reliable, and secure. At Gcore,  you’ll help design and deliver that foundation for an AI-driven world. 

We’re a global provider of infrastructure and software solutions for  AI, cloud, network, and security,  powering everything from real-time communication and streaming to enterprise AI and secure web applications. With  210+ edge locations, 50+ cloud regions, and thousands of GPUs,  your work here can reach users and businesses across the globe. 

You’ll collaborate with leading technology partners such as  Intel, NVIDIA, Dell, and Equinix,  and work on platforms that power digital products used around the world. Our vision is simple: to connect the world to AI, anywhere, anytime. 

Want to work on technology that goes beyond a single product or industry?   Join a global team of  550+ professionals  building infrastructure and software that supports the entire digital ecosystem. 

We are looking for a highly skilled Lead Systems Engineer to oversee, manage, and optimize our Edge Network infrastructure. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with team leadership, ensuring reliable, secure, and scalable systems that support business operations. 

What you'll do: 

Lead the design, deployment, and maintenance of edge infrastructure, including servers, networking, and a lot of infrastructure glue. 

Ensure high availability, performance, and security hardening of the systems. 

Mentor and guide engineers, providing technical direction, goals and support. 

Implement and manage automation for system provisioning, monitoring, and maintenance. 

Establish and enforce best practices for systems engineering, observability, and incident response. 

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including: product, RnD, network, security, and support. 

Continuously improving configuration management, automation, observability, agentic workflows and tools. 

Participate in on-call rotations and incident management as needed. 

Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to infrastructure and processes. 

What We Are Looking For:

Strong expertise in linux/*nix environments. 

Proficiency in scripting/automation tools such as Python, Bash, Ansible, or Terraform. 

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid infrastructure. 

Solid understanding of networking, security, and storage concepts. 

Solid experience with agentic coding. 

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills. 

6+ years of experience in systems engineering/sre, with leadership or team lead experience for 3+ years.