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Vast

Vast is developing next-generation space stations and infrastructure to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies. The company focuses on enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Vast is rapidly advancing its multi-module Haven Station, with plans for Haven-1 to become the world’s first commercial space station by 2027. With over 1,000 employees and significant private investment, Vast aims to create habitats for the Moon and Mars and support the expanding long-term space economy.

<div>About Us
Vast.ai's cloud powers AI projects and businesses all over the world. We are democratizing and decentralizing AI computing &mdash; reshaping our future for the benefit of humanity. Our mission is to organize, optimize, and orient the world's computation.
We value elegance, ownership, integrity, and continuous learning. You'll have the opportunity to dive into state-of-the-art AI systems while collaborating with a globally distributed team.
About the Role
This is a systems operations support role focused on deep-diving into escalated infrastructure issues that go beyond frontline triage. You&rsquo;ll be the engineering resource our L1 support team relies on when tickets become complex, investigating and resolving issues across the full infrastructure stack&mdash;including hardware, BIOS and firmware, networking, Ubuntu, Docker, NVIDIA CUDA and GPUs, and KVM-based virtual machines.
You&rsquo;ll own complex escalations end-to-end: gathering evidence, reproducing issues, identifying the root cause, proposing solutions, and working with the appropriate teams to bring each issue to resolution. The best engineers in this role don&rsquo;t just resolve individual tickets&mdash;they identify recurring patterns, improve operational tooling, and build runbooks that prevent future incidents. You&rsquo;ll collaborate directly with the engineering and host support teams on systemic infrastructure issues.
Strong Linux systems knowledge, technical depth, and support experience are the primary requirements. You should be comfortable working autonomously in Ubuntu environments, troubleshooting hardware, networking, containers, virtual machines, and GPU workloads, and clearly communicating your findings and proposed solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Vast.ai users or hosts strongly preferred.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Location and Schedule</h2>
This is a full-time position based in our Westwood, Los Angeles office.
Available schedules:<ul><li>
Monday&ndash;Friday: Fully on-site</li><li>
Sunday&ndash;Thursday: Four days on-site and one day working from home</li></ul>
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>
Handle escalated support tickets involving GPU workload failures, container issues, networking problems, account infrastructure, and host-side configuration</li><li>
Provide managed support for supplier onboarding and ongoing machine management, acting as a technical resource through installation, configuration, and post-setup troubleshooting</li><li>
Assist clients and infrastructure suppliers working with TensorFlow, PyTorch, and other GPU-accelerated workloads</li><li>
Provide coverage for L1 support overflow during peak periods or incidents</li><li>
Diagnose and resolve issues across Docker, NVIDIA CUDA/GPU drivers, and KVM virtualization environments</li><li>
Troubleshoot network-layer issues, including VLAN, DNS, DHCP, VPN, NAT, firewall rules, and connectivity failures on host machines</li><li>
Investigate performance issues involving GPU utilization, container resource constraints, thermal throttling, driver conflicts, and disk I/O bottlenecks</li><li>
Advise suppliers on installation best practices, including hardware setup, driver configuration, BIOS/firmware settings, and network configuration for optimal performance</li><li>
Write and maintain internal runbooks, escalation guides, and knowledge base articles to reduce repeat escalations</li><li>
Build diagnostic and automation tooling in Python and Bash to reduce manual triage overhead</li><li>
Collaborate with the engineering and support teams to flag and document systemic or recurring platform issues</li></ul>
You Are<ul><li>
Experienced with Linux, especially Ubuntu, and comfortable troubleshooting from the command line</li><li>
Someone who enjoys debugging difficult problems and fixing broken systems</li><li>
Methodical and focused on finding root causes, not just temporary fixes</li><li>
Able to manage complex tickets independently</li><li>
A clear written communicator with an interest in AI infrastructure and GPU computing</li></ul>
Must-Haves<ul><li>
Strong Linux systems operations experience with Ubuntu, RHEL/CentOS, or Debian, including networking, storage, services, and permissions</li><li>
Proficiency with Docker, including container debugging, Docker Compose, image management, cgroup limits, and Docker storage and filesystem troubleshooting</li><li>
Experience with virtualization platforms such as Proxmox VE, VMware, or similar hypervisors, including VM provisioning and troubleshooting</li><li>
Strong networking fundamentals, including VLANs, DNS, DHCP, NAT, VPNs, firewall rules, and L2/L3 troubleshooting</li><li>
Hands-on experience with NVIDIA GPU drivers, CUDA, and GPU workload troubleshooting</li><li>
Python and Bash scripting skills for automation and diagnostic tooling</li><li>
Strong written English communication that is clear, professional, and technically precise</li><li>
Experience providing technical support in a customer-facing or internal help desk environment</li><li>
Ability to prioritize across a concurrent queue of escalated tickets, triaging by severity and customer impact, balancing reactive resolution against proactive documentation and tooling work, and making clear judgment calls on when to escalate versus own resolution end-to-end</li></ul>
Nice-to-Haves<ul><li>
Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) and running GPU-accelerated containers</li><li>
Monitoring and observability experience (Prometheus, Grafana)</li><li>
Relevant certifications: RHCSA, CompTIA Linux+, or similar</li><li>
Knowledge of the Vast.ai platform as a client or infrastructure supplier</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Interview Process (~1 week)</h2>
After you submit your application, our technical team will review your experience and qualifications. Selected candidates will proceed through the following stages:<ul><li>
15 minutes &mdash; Initial Screening (Virtual): A brief conversation about your background, availability, and interest in the role</li><li>
45 minutes &mdash; Experience Interview (Virtual): An introduction to Vast.ai and a deeper discussion of your technical and support experience</li><li>
2 hours &mdash; Meet and Greet and Technical Assessment (On-site): Meet the team and complete an LLM-assisted Linux systems operations assessment</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Annual Salary Range</h3>
$90,000 &ndash; $160,000 + equity + benefits
Vast.ai is hiring across all experience levels with compensation commensurate with background, experience and potential.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Benefits</h3><ul><li>
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance</li><li>
401(k) with company match</li><li>
Meaningful early-stage equity</li><li>
Onsite meals, snacks, and close collaboration with founders/tech leaders</li><li>
Ambitious, fast-paced startup culture where initiative is rewarded</li></ul> 
Compensation Range: $90K - $150K</div>

Systems Operations Support Engineer — Linux

<div><div>At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. Haven Demo's 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world's first commercial space station when it launches, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.</div>
Vast is looking for a Systems Engineer, reporting to the Vice President of Flight Safety and Mission Assurance, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of the world's first human-rated commercial space stations

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location

Responsibilities:

Technical Excellence: Lead the technical foundation of all design baselines through requirements definition, management, and traceability through major design reviews and verification campaigns
<ul>
<li>Oversee the technical management of all products across multiple engineering disciplines, and drive product readiness and maturity through major milestones
</li><li>Establish and maintain product breakdown structures and engineering lifecycle documentation throughout the program</li>
<li>Own the definition of verification &amp; validation (V&amp;V) plans to ensure high technical quality of inputs, outputs, and success criteria</li>
<li>Review design implementations against requirements and drive resolution of non-compliances</li>
</ul>
Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead company-wide guidance and standard on systems engineering principles. Influence technical decision-making and configuration changes that are comprehensive and consistent across all engineering disciplines
<ul>
<li>Excel in communication of engineering progress through major milestones to drive strategic planning for responsible engineers, engineering managers, and program leaders</li>
<li>Collaborate with design and flight reliability teams on making informed decisions based on mission risks, hazards, and functional performance of systems</li>
</ul>
Process Ownership: Drive streamlining systems engineering processes that enables both rapid iteration and development, as well as methodical planning of design compliance and traceability to technical and programmatic requirements
<ul>
<li><ul><li>Pioneer tools and systems that track key technical sources of truth across the program throughout all changes and milestones</li>
</ul>
</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field</li>
<li>2+ years of experience in design ownership, systems integration, test engineering, of which at least 1+ years are systems engineering focused</li>
</ul>
Preferred Skills &amp; Experience:
<ul>
<li>Experience in Responsible Engineering, Systems Engineering, or technical leadership roles on complex aerospace systems</li>
<li>Comprehensive understanding of at least one core engineering discipline (Structures, Thermal, Avionics, Power, Flight Software, etc.)</li>
<li>Hands-on experience with requirements and/or project management tools</li>
<li>Experience leading design reviews (PDR, CDR) and verification campaigns</li>
<li>Strong cross-disciplinary communication and technical leadership skills</li>
<li>Strong systems-level intuition and the ability to create, own and drive systems engineering processes</li>
<li>Background with spacecraft, aircraft, launch vehicles, or other mission- or safety-critical systems</li>
<li>Familiarity with industry standards that drive space systems design and test</li>
<li>Strong scripting and data analysis skills (Python, MATLAB, Excel) and familiarity with visualization tools (e.g., Tableau)</li>
</ul>
Additional Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones</li>
</ul><div>
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 
 
Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee &amp; onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast's ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees. 

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS 
 
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a &quot;U.S. person&quot; as defined by 22 C.F.R. &sect; 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY 
 
Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.</div></div>

Systems Engineer

<div><div>At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. Haven Demo's 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world's first commercial space station when it launches, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.</div>
Vast is looking for a Subcontracts Specialist, IT/Software, reporting to the Director, Indirect Supply Chain, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Coordinate with and lead internal stakeholders to identify IT needs, specifications/requirements and development of associated Subcontracting strategies.</li>
<li>Develop and execute procurement strategies to source IT suppliers efficiently and cost-effectively.</li>
<li>Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers, evaluate their capabilities, and negotiate contracts and agreements per RFQ/RFP guidelines</li>
<li>Manage the entire procurement lifecycle, from supplier selection and contract negotiation to performance monitoring and contract renewal.</li>
<li>Collaborate with IT and Legal teams to ensure contracts and agreements comply with company policies and relevant regulations.</li>
<li>Interface with key Vast Customers including IT, Protect, Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering and and senior leadership to understand the strategic direction, IT and Info Systems requirements and business priorities.</li>
<li>Monitor supplier performance, resolve any issues or disputes, and enforce contract terms as necessary.</li>
<li>Directly manage suppliers for Indirect spend, develop and utilize supplier scorecards, quarterly business reviews; measuring contract compliance and other key metrics to ensure targets/ schedules are being met and value is being delivered to the business.</li>
<li>Seek alternate and innovative ideas to provide business solutions, challenge requirements and specifications to create competitive advantage.</li>
<li>Ensure all procurement activities are conducted in accordance with proper procedures and protocols. Track execution to sourcing and procurement plans for all projects per cost and timeline.</li>
</ul>
Minimum Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Experience in negotiating software and IT contracts, including but not limited to, pricing, lead times and favorable terms and conditions.</li>
<li>Experience in generating RFPs and managing delivery schedules.</li>
<li>Experience in all aspects of the Indirect Procurement process, from demand identification through fulfillment.</li>
<li>Ability to negotiate for indirect products including, SaaS and hardware .</li>
<li>Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering or Business-related field or equivalent years of work experience.</li>
</ul>
Preferred Skills &amp; Experience:
<ul>
<li>Experience with subcontracts, purchasing or contracts within an aerospace environment.</li>
<li>Negotiation skills with contracts exceeding $1 million with tight deadline requirements.</li>
<li>Demonstrated executive presence and communications, demonstrated experience in generating and conducting briefings to senior leadership.</li>
</ul>
Additional Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.</li>
<li>Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones.</li>
</ul>
Pay Range:
<ul>
<li>Subcontract Specialist, Indirect: $106,000- $151,000</li>
<li>Senior Subcontract Specialist, Indirect: $131,000 - $186,000</li>
</ul><div>
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 
 
Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee &amp; onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast's ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees. 

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS 
 
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a &quot;U.S. person&quot; as defined by 22 C.F.R. &sect; 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY 
 
Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.</div></div>

Subcontracts Specialist, IT Support, Software

<div><div>At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. Haven Demo's 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world's first commercial space station when it launches, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.</div>
Vast is looking for a(n) Logistics Specialist II, reporting to the Manager, Logistics to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of human-rated space stations.

This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments of aerospace parts, assemblies, tooling, equipment, and marketing materials.</li>
<li>Schedule domestic and international freight with carriers, freight forwarders, and third-party logistics providers.</li>
<li>Package, palletize, label and prepare shipments for various methods of transportation.</li>
<li>Prepare shipping documentation, including bills of lading, commercial invoices, packing lists, export declarations, and certificates of origin.</li>
<li>Ensure shipments comply with ITAR, EAR, FAA, DOT, IATA, and other applicable regulations.</li>
<li>Track shipments and communicate delivery status while resolving transportation issues as they arise.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate shipping, receiving, and transportation records to support reporting and audits.</li>
<li>Support manufacturing schedules by ensuring materials are received and delivered on time.</li>
<li>Partner with Purchasing, Production, Quality, Engineering, and other internal teams to coordinate material movement and support customer delivery requirements.</li>
<li>Assist with freight cost tracking and identify opportunities to improve transportation efficiency.</li>
<li>Coordinate receiving activities by verifying incoming materials against purchase orders and packing documentation.</li>
<li>Process inventory transactions and maintain accurate inventory records within ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Epicor).</li>
<li>Deliveries: Utilize company vehicle to make deliveries and pick up materials from local suppliers.</li>
</ul>
Minimum Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>HighSchool or equivalent diploma</li>
<li>2+ years of logistics, shipping/receiving, or supply chain experience in aerospace, defense, or manufacturing.</li>
<li>Knowledge of domestic and international shipping procedures.</li>
<li>Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).</li>
<li>Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.</li>
<li>Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.</li>
</ul>
Preferred Skills &amp; Experience:
<ul>
<li>Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, or related field (or equivalent experience).</li>
<li>Hazardous materials shipping certification (49 CFR, IATA, IMDG).</li>
<li>Experience with aerospace or defense manufacturing.</li>
<li>Working knowledge of ITAR/EAR export compliance.</li>
<li>APICS (ASCM) or CSCMP certification.</li>
<li>Import/Export experience with ITAR and C-TPAT regulations.</li>
<li>Import/Export regulatory functions experience, including HTS, Schedule B knowledge, Incoterms, ISF filing process, DSP-5, DSP-73, ATA Carnet</li>
<li>Experience working with NVOs, ocean carriers, drayage companies, freight forwarders, and customs house brokerage firms.</li>
<li>Familiar with FAR Part 45 and handling of Government Furnished Materials</li>
<li>Experience using barcode scanners, warehouse management systems (WMS), and inventory control software.</li>
<li>Experience operating forklifts, Stand-Up Reach, pallet jack and all associated dock equipment.</li>
</ul>
Additional Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Ability to travel up to 15-20% of the time.</li>
<li>Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones.</li>
<li>Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted.</li>
<li>Specific certifications, as appropriate.</li>
</ul><div>
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 
 
Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee &amp; onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast's ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees. 

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS 
 
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a &quot;U.S. person&quot; as defined by 22 C.F.R. &sect; 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY 
 
Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.</div></div>

Logistics Coordinator II

<div>
 At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. Haven Demo&rsquo;s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world&rsquo;s first commercial space station when it launches, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.
 
 
 Vast is seeking a
 
 University Recruiter II
 
 reporting to the Manager, Emerging Talent, to support early career hiring across the business, with a primary focus on engineering roles. In this role, you&rsquo;ll contribute to full-cycle recruiting, coordinate campus and intern-focused events, and help deliver an outstanding candidate and intern experience. You&rsquo;ll partner closely with the Staff University Recruiter, engineering hiring teams, and other cross-functional groups to support a high-impact and inclusive emerging talent program.
 
 
 This will be a full-time, exempt position located at our
 
 Long Beach, CA
 
 location.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Support full-cycle recruiting for intern and early career roles, from sourcing and screening to coordinating interviews and facilitating offers &mdash; with a focus on delivering a smooth, inclusive candidate experience.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with hiring teams to align on role requirements, maintain accurate candidate records in Greenhouse, and build strong, diverse pipelines that meet business needs.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contribute to event planning and execution for campus visits, career fairs, conferences, and student competitions that grow Vast&rsquo;s early talent brand and presence.
 </li>
 <li>
 Coordinate student engagement activities including tours of Vast&rsquo;s Long Beach HQ, university partnerships, and collaboration with cross-functional teams on swag and event materials.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support intern program operations, from onboarding and orientation through enrichment events, communications, performance tracking, and return offer logistics.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Minimum Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Ability to work full-time onsite in Long Beach, CA.
 </li>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in related field.
 </li>
 <li>
 2+ years of experience in university recruiting and early career hiring.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience supporting full-cycle recruiting processes, including scheduling, candidate communication, and offer coordination.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on professionalism and candidate experience.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Preferred Skills &amp; Experience
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Experience planning and supporting university-facing and intern program events, including career fairs, info sessions, student organization partnerships, intern onboarding, enrichment activities, social events, and student competitions &mdash; with ownership of logistics, materials, and coordination across multiple stakeholders.
 </li>
 <li>
 Background in technical recruiting or coordination, particularly for software, electrical, and mechanical engineering roles; startup industry experience in aerospace, automotive, or similar technical environments is a plus.
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with Greenhouse, Handshake, or similar applicant tracking systems (ATS) and comfort working within structured recruiting workflows.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills, with a customer-service mindset and the ability to collaborate across teams.
 </li>
 <li>
 Passion for early talent development and student engagement, with a commitment to delivering inclusive and engaging candidate experiences.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Additional Requirements
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Ability to travel up to 30% during the peak campus recruiting season
 </li>
 <li>
 Willingness to support occasional evening and weekend events
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Pay Range: California
 
 
 $95,000&mdash;$156,000 USD
 
 
 
 Compensation And Benefits
 
 
 
 Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee &amp; onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast&rsquo;s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.
 
 
 
 U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
 
 
 
 The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a &ldquo;U.S. person&rdquo; as defined by 22 C.F.R.
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
 
 
 
 Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
</div>

University Recruiter II

<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">Developer Experience Engineer</h1>
Vast.ai &middot; Los Angeles or San Francisco Bay Area<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
About Us</h3>
Vast.ai&rsquo;s cloud powers AI projects and businesses all over the world. We are democratizing and decentralizing AI computing&mdash;reshaping our future for the benefit of humanity.
We are a growing and highly motivated team dedicated to an ambitious technical plan. Our structure is flat, our ambitions are out‑sized, and leadership is earned by shipping excellence.
We seek engineers with strong intrinsic drive, a true passion for advancing the state of the art, and a mix of architecture, coding, and communication skills.
We've never had a dedicated role focused on the developers who build on Vast: the people renting compute from us to train and ship their models. That's what we're hiring for. You'll be our first DevEx Engineer, and you'll own the experience of building on Vast: the reference implementations and example code developers copy, and how we show up in the community around them.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Why now</h2>
There's already an active community around Vast in our Discord, on Reddit, on X, and in YouTube comments. Some of it is the builders you'll serve; some of it is hosts and noise. Nobody on our side is really in there today, and our competitors staff this heavily. So part of the job is showing up for the developers who are already here, and part of it is growing the right audience around them. 
 
What you'll own<ul><li>
Technical content. Tutorials, example repos, and short videos that show people how to get something running on Vast. The useful kind that developers pass around on their own.</li><li>
Product feedback. You'll hear what's broken before anyone else does. Get it back to the product team, clearly and often.</li><li>
Events. Run our presence at hackathons (we already have sponsorships lined up), meetups, and conferences, including getting on a plane and showing up in person.</li><li>
Community. Be a real presence in our Discord, on Reddit, and on X. Answer the actual technical questions people ask, the kind they post at 1am when a container won't start. Set the tone for how Vast talks to developers.</li><li>
Creator partnerships. Work with developer-focused YouTubers and other creators, the ones with real audiences rather than bought ones.</li></ul> 
What you won't own
To be straight about scope: this role doesn't cover paid ads, brand and positioning strategy, or the growth dashboard. It's also focused on the demand side, the developers who build on Vast, not our GPU hosts and suppliers, who have their own very different needs. Other people own all of that and you'll partner with them. We want your time going into the builder community and the content that serves it, because that's where it pays off. 
 
Who you are<ul><li>
You've been an engineer. You can deploy a model and debug someone's setup, and developers can tell you've done the work yourself. This part can't be faked.</li><li>
You've built a developer community before, ideally close to from scratch. You know what makes one grow and what quietly kills it.</li><li>
You like people more than most engineers do. Writing, posting, talking, showing up at events. That's the actual day-to-day.</li><li>
You run yourself. Nobody's going to hand you a content calendar, and you'd rather ship something than sit in a planning meeting about it.</li></ul> 
Nice to have<ul><li>
Time at a cloud, GPU, AI-infrastructure, or developer-tools company.</li><li>
Something you've made that traveled: a tutorial series people reference, a repo with real stars, a talk that got passed around.</li><li>
Working knowledge of the AI/ML stack: model deployment, inference, fine-tuning.</li></ul> 
Your first 90 days<ul><li>
Get a steady, regular presence going on Reddit and Discord.</li><li>
Ship your first batch of tutorials and example repos.</li><li>
Represent Vast at a hackathon we're already sponsoring this summer.</li><li>
Give us a clear read on how other GPU and AI-infra companies show up with developers, and where we're behind.</li></ul> 
Compensation and location
$160,000&ndash;$200,000 base depending on experience, plus equity. We're profitable, venture-backed, and growing, so the equity is a stake in a real company with a real valuation, not a lottery ticket. Los Angeles or San Francisco Bay Area. Travel and conference budget covered.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Benefits</h3><ul><li>
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance</li><li>
401(k) with company match</li><li>
Meaningful early-stage equity</li><li>
Onsite meals, snacks, and close collaboration with founders/tech leaders</li><li>
Ambitious, fast-paced startup culture where initiative is rewarded</li></ul>
Compensation Range: $160K - $200K</div>

Developer Experience Engineer

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