HPC Systems Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Design and implement large-scale, distributed computing clusters tailored for demanding workloads such as machine learning, data modeling, or intricate rendering.

• Continuously monitor and optimize system performance.

• Detect and address bottlenecks in computing, storage, or networking layers, and execute efficiency enhancements.

• Create automation scripts for provisioning, configuration management, and system upgrades.

• Collaborate with hardware vendors to seamlessly integrate GPUs, CPUs, and high-speed networking solutions within data center settings.

• Act as the primary escalation point for complex challenges related to cluster performance, network infrastructure, and distributed storage systems.

• Partner closely with hardware collaborators and internal deployment teams to optimize throughput and reduce latency.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated experience as a Systems Engineer or Infrastructure Architect, particularly within High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments.

• Extensive knowledge of Linux/UNIX system administration at scale.

• Proficient scripting skills in languages such as Python, Bash, or similar.

• Familiarity with configuration management tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.

• Comprehensive understanding of high-speed networking principles including InfiniBand, RDMA, and advanced Ethernet.

• Awareness of parallel and distributed file systems such as Lustre, GPFS, and Ceph.

• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes in high-performance scenarios.

• Strong grasp of data center security protocols and best practices.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work environment.

• Flexible paid time off policy.

• Competitive salary package accompanied by substantial retirement contributions.

• Opportunity to engage with cutting-edge computing infrastructure.