Lead Software Developer - Generative AI infrastruct. - NEW YORK - UNITED STATES

Lead Software Developer - Generative AI infrastruct. - NEW YORK - UNITED STATES

Contract Type:

Full Time

Location:

Worldwide - Other - USA - Other

Industry:

IT & Telecomms

Contact Name:

Tim Lane

Contact Email:

tim@plr.ltd

Contact Phone:

Tim Lane

Date Published:

10-Apr-2026

Lead Software Developer - Generative AI Infrastructure
 
- NEW YORK CITY
- UNITED STATES
 
Let's be clear - this isn't just another engineering role. This is for builders who operate at the sharp end of  distributed systems, AI infrastructure, and scale.
If you're currently thriving at a  top-tier tech firm or quant environment, and you're starting to feel like you could be doing something  bigger, faster, and more impactful  - keep reading.
 
The Mission:
You'll be at the core of a high-impact team designing and scaling the infrastructure that powers  Generative AI across an entire organisation.
 
We're talking about:
  • Systems that don't just work - they  scale effortlessly
  • Platforms that enable  AI experimentation AND production at speed
  • Infrastructure that turns cutting-edge ideas into  real-world deployment
This is a rare opportunity to help define how GAI is built, deployed, and scaled in a serious engineering environment.
 
What You'll Actually Be Doing
  • Architect and scale  high-performance distributed systems
  • Build  AI infrastructure platforms  (on-prem + hybrid environments)
  • Solve complex challenges around:
    • orchestration
    • compute management
    • large-scale services
  • Work hands-on with technologies like  Kubernetes and modern infra tooling
  • Lead from the front -  own greenfield projects
  • Mentor and elevate a  small, high-calibre team
  • Collaborate with elite engineers to ship systems that actually matter
Who This Is For
You're not just a coder. You're a  technical leader with serious engineering depth.
  • 8+ years  in software engineering
  • Bachelor degree in  Computer Science  from a top 20 US university
  • Currently (and for 2+yrs each time) at  top tech firms or quant finance companies
  • Strong background in  distributed systems / infrastructure / platform engineering
  • Proven track record of  owning and delivering complex systems at scale
  • Experience mentoring or leading engineers
  • You thrive in  fast-moving, intellectually demanding environments
And most importantly: You have  taste. You care about how systems are designed, built, and scaled.
 
What's On Offer
  • Base salary:  $300k - $350k
  • Significant  guaranteed first-year bonus + sign-on
  • Exceptional overall package (as you'd expect at this level)
Why This Role?
Because:
  • You'll work on  problems that actually stretch you
  • You'll have  real ownership, not just tickets
  • You'll be surrounded by  seriously smart people
  • And you'll help shape the future of  Generative AI infrastructure
Interested?
If this sounds like you - or even  might  be you - don't sit on it.
 
The best people move quickly.
 
Apply today!
 
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