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Staff Full-Stack Software Engineer, (Forward Deployed), GPS

Scale AILondon, UKGPS Engineering
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Salary
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
24 Mar 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

Scale AI is seeking a Staff Full-Stack Software Engineer for its Global Public Sector team based in London, UK. This position involves collaborating closely with public sector clients to design and deploy custom artificial intelligence applications that address critical operational challenges. The opportunity suits an experienced technical leader who thrives in complex environments and wants to shape the future of AI adoption in government services.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the primary technical strategist for public sector client engagements by translating unclear mission objectives into structured architectural blueprints and overseeing implementation.
Design the foundational frameworks for production-ready AI systems, combining user interfaces, backend infrastructure, and machine learning models.
Manage the scaling and security of cloud infrastructure across various deployment environments.
Lead the development of central platforms and shared services to address diverse international client needs.
Collaborate with organizational leaders to define technical strategy, mentor engineering staff, and ensure architectural alignment.
Translate field insights from client interactions into reusable design patterns for the wider engineering division.

Requirements

Hold a Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, or possess equivalent extensive professional experience designing distributed systems.
Bring ten or more years of full-stack software development background utilizing Python, Node.js, and React.
Demonstrate a strong history of creating high-scale architectures on Kubernetes alongside major cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
Exhibit advanced capability in establishing production-level ecosystems focused on security and long-term scalability.
Possess hands-on experience deploying complex end-to-end applications within secure client settings.
Show a demonstrated history of building applications driven by large language models with future-proof architectural foresight.
Act as an independent leader capable of navigating ambiguity, coaching senior team members, and promoting documentation-first asynchronous processes.

Nice to Have

Background as a Chief Technology Officer, founding engineer, or in a forward-deployed or dedicated customer engineering capacity at an early-stage company.
Experience collaborating across functions with operational teams.
Fluency in Arabic.

Skills and Tools

Python
Node.js
React
Kubernetes
AWS, GCP, and Azure cloud infrastructures
Large Language Models (LLMs)

About the Company

Scale AI focuses on building dependable artificial intelligence technologies to assist with critical global decisions. The organization delivers high-quality data platforms and full-stack capabilities that enable enterprises and government entities to deploy impactful AI systems. Scale AI partners with prominent industry leaders, medical institutions, and public sector organizations, maintaining a strong commitment to being an inclusive, equal opportunity employer.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application directly through the official Scale AI careers page.

Skills and tech stack

PythonAWSGCPAzureKubernetesReactNode.jsLLM

Questions candidates ask

Where is this position located?

This role is based in London, United Kingdom, and is part of the Global Public Sector engineering group.

How many years of experience are required?

Applicants must have 10 or more years of full-stack development experience, or a Master's/PhD in Computer Science with equivalent industry background.

What core technologies will I use?

The position utilizes Python, Node.js, React, Kubernetes, major cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, and Azure, and large language models.

What are the nice-to-have qualifications?

Preferred qualifications include prior startup CTO or founding engineer experience, cross-functional operational experience, and proficiency in Arabic.

How should I submit my application?

Candidates can apply by visiting the official Scale AI careers portal.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Scale AI careers page.

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