AI Infrastructure Manager - Agentic Engineer

Apex Group; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group is seeking an AI Infrastructure Manager to lead the team responsible for building and operating AI infrastructure in Pune. This role focuses on scalability of GPU clusters, cloud resources, and reliability across AI workloads.

You will manage budgets, drive cost optimization, and align infra with research priorities while communicating with senior leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field; Master's preferred.
• 6–10 years in infrastructure, DevOps or platform engineering.
• 3+ years of people management experience.
• Deep expertise in cloud architecture and scale Kubernetes.
• Experience with managing infrastructure budgets and vendor relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of AI infrastructure engineers and associates.
• Define infrastructure strategy aligned with AI objectives.
• Oversee GPU training clusters and large-scale cloud infra.
• Drive FinOps to optimize cloud costs and utilization.
• Ensure high availability and security of infrastructure.

Skills

People management

Cloud architecture

Kubernetes at scale

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Budget management

DevOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Kubernetes

GPU clusters

HPC / scientific computing

Job description

## AI Infrastructure Manager - Agentic EngineerApply: Pune - East: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 5, 2026 (1 day left to apply): JR-0022709The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.For our business, for clients, and for youJOB SUMMARYThe AI Infrastructure and Data Manager leads the team responsible for building and operating AI infrastructure at CAIDO Group. This leadership role involves strategic planning, team management, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of GPU clusters, data systems, and cloud infrastructure. The Manager bridges technical execution with business objectives and stakeholder communication.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES• Lead and manage a team of AI Infrastructure engineers and associates• Define infrastructure strategy aligned with organizational AI objectives• Oversee the design and operation of large-scale GPU training clusters• Establish capacity planning models and resource allocation frameworks• Drive FinOps initiatives to optimize cloud costs and compute utilization• Ensure high availability and reliability of AI infrastructure (99.9%+ uptime)• Collaborate with ML leadership to align infrastructure with research priorities• Manage vendor relationships for cloud and hardware providers• Develop and enforce infrastructure security and compliance standards• Conduct performance reviews and support career development for team members• Present infrastructure status and roadmaps to senior leadership• Drive continuous improvement in operational processes and automationREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master's preferred• 6-10 years of experience in infrastructure, DevOps, or platform engineering• 3+ years of people management experience• Deep expertise in cloud architecture and Kubernetes at scale• Strong understanding of AI/ML infrastructure requirements• Experience managing significant infrastructure budgets• Track record of building and leading high-performing teams• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills• Strategic thinking with ability to execute tactically• Experience with vendor management and contract negotiationsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS• Experience at AI-focused companies or research labs• Background in HPC or scientific computing• MBA or management training• Experience with IPO/M&A infrastructure due diligence• Public speaking and thought leadership experienceWORK DETAILS• Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent• Location: Pune, India• Department: CAIDO Group - Innovation and AI• Reports To: Head of AI / CAIDO Leadership• Work Type: Office-based with potential hybrid optionsDisclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.