Overview

You will learn to design, build and operate distributed data systems, cloud platforms and computing infrastructure for large-scale applications. The  Scalable Computing Systems programme from KTH Royal Institute of Technology  prepares you to develop reliable and efficient systems that can handle growing demands for data and AI computations at machine scale that refuse to fail.

Modern society depends on large-scale digital infrastructure. Cloud platforms, AI services, data centres and communication networks process vast amounts of data every second and must remain reliable, secure and efficient as they grow in scale and complexity.

The master's programme in Scalable Computing Systems focuses on the design, deployment and operation of these systems. Rather than focusing on AI algorithms themselves, the programme explores the computing platforms, distributed systems, and network infrastructures that enable large-scale AI and digital services. You will develop the knowledge needed to design systems that can support millions of users, large-scale data processing and increasingly demanding AI workloads.

Future and career

The demand for engineers who can design, deploy and operate large-scale computing systems continues to grow rapidly. As AI services, cloud platforms and digital infrastructures become increasingly important across industries, organisations need engineers who understand how to build systems that are scalable, reliable and efficient.

Graduates are prepared for careers in cloud computing, AI infrastructure, distributed systems, software platforms, cybersecurity and digital infrastructure. Depending on your chosen track, you may work with large-scale computing systems, AI deployment platforms, distributed software systems, network infrastructures or system reliability.

Typical roles include AI Infrastructure Engineer, ML Infrastructure Engineer, Data Platform Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Verification Engineer, Compiler Engineer, Distributed Systems Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure Engineer and Network Engineer. The programme also provides a strong foundation for doctoral studies at KTH and other universities worldwide.