Systems Engineer - Early Career

Nscale•Seattle, WA

2d•$80,000 - $130,000

About The Position

We are looking for a Systems Engineer to join our Infrastructure Engineering team. This role is ideal for a recent graduate who is passionate about Python development, automation, and large-scale infrastructure systems. As a System Engineer, you will work alongside experienced Systems, Network, and Platform Engineers to build tools and automation that improve operational efficiency, infrastructure visibility, and engineering productivity. You will gain exposure to high-performance compute, networking, cloud infrastructure, and distributed systems while developing practical software solutions that support real-world production environments. This is a hands-on engineering role focused primarily on Python development, automation, data collection, system integrations, and operational tooling.

Requirements

Graduated with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field
Experience programming in Python through coursework, personal projects, internships, or open-source contributions
Understanding of fundamental computer science concepts and software development practices
Familiarity with Linux command-line environments
Basic understanding of networking concepts such as TCP/IP, DNS, and HTTP
Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
0–2 years of professional work experience in a related field

Nice To Haves

Experience building Python applications, automation tools, or scripts
Familiarity with Git and modern software development workflows
Experience working with REST APIs
Exposure to databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQLite
Familiarity with data analysis libraries such as Pandas
Experience with Linux system administration or scripting
Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools
Experience with Docker or containerized applications
Interest in distributed systems, networking, infrastructure, or AI/HPC environments

Responsibilities

Develop Python scripts and automation tools that improve infrastructure operations and engineering workflows
Build utilities for collecting, analyzing, and reporting infrastructure data from servers, networks, and cloud environments
Create dashboards, reports, and automation workflows that improve system visibility and operational efficiency
Assist with the development of internal tools used by Systems and Network Engineering teams
Work with APIs, databases, and infrastructure services to automate repetitive operational tasks
Help improve monitoring, observability, and telemetry systems through scripting and data analysis
Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and engineering team meetings
Document tools, processes, and automation workflows for internal users
Collaborate with senior engineers on projects involving compute, networking, cloud, and platform infrastructure