Upscale AI is a Santa Clara–based startup building synchronized AI-cluster networking that integrates GPUs, accelerators, storage and networking.
Why join Upscale AI Upscale AI is building the high-performance infrastructure powering the next generation of artificial intelligence. Backed by over $300M in funding and rapid global adoption, we are scaling systems designed for the world’s most demanding AI workloads. We focus on first-principles engineering across silicon, systems, and networking—where performance, scale, and execution are critical. Our team is talent-dense and high-performing. We value ownership, technical rigor, and speed, and we offer the opportunity to work on foundational problems with immediate, real-world impact. If you’re looking to do high-impact work, move fast, and help define the infrastructure behind the future of AI—Upscale AI is where you can produce meaningful work at the frontier—and operate at a high standard. Role Overview The Engineering Program Manager (EPM) will own and drive cross-functional programs across hardware and software development for networking products including switches and ASICs. This individual will lead New Product Introduction (NPI) processes through software phase-gate milestones, own software release schedules, and drive alignment across engineering, product management, and executive stakeholders. This is an opportunity to shape and scale program management practices at a rapidly scaling company, with broad ownership from day one, direct visibility to executive leadership, and the expectation to mentor and grow a program management discipline as the team expands. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, brings exceptional organizational and leadership skills, and has deep expertise in networking technologies and operating systems. You are effective at leading teams with varying levels of systems and networking experience, and you can translate complex technical context into clear, actionable information for diverse stakeholders. You bring a track record of driving programs to successful outcomes and influencing without authority across engineering organizations.