HPC Infrastructure Platform Engineer

About this kind of role

What a HPC Infrastructure Platform Engineer usually does. The employer's own details are in the listing.

Typically does: Designs, builds, and maintains the infrastructure supporting high-performance computing (HPC) environments. This includes managing servers, storage, and networking components to ensure optimal performance and reliability for computationally intensive tasks. Responsibilities often involve automation of deployment and configuration, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting complex system issues. They also collaborate with researchers and scientists to understand their computing needs and provide appropriate solutions.

Tools and skills: Proficiency in Linux operating systems, scripting languages like Python or Bash, configuration management tools such as Ansible or Puppet, and experience with virtualization technologies and cloud platforms is generally required.

Good fit for: Individuals with a strong background in systems administration and a passion for optimizing computing resources for demanding workloads often thrive in this role.