About the Job:
The company is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems, known for its platform, Ubuntu, which is widely used across various enterprise initiatives including public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We serve some of the world’s leading public cloud providers and silicon companies. With over 1,000 employees in more than 70 countries, the company emphasizes global distributed collaboration, with teams meeting in-person two to four times a year to align on strategy and execution.
As an HPC Software Engineer, you will become part of a technically challenging computational domain that focuses on precision, efficiency, and automation. The role involves delivering a top-tier HPC experience across both bare metal and public cloud, primarily through Python software development aimed at automating key software in the HPC space. You will contribute to the deployment and management of HPC clusters and develop HPC software packages.
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Responsibilities:
- Write high-quality, rigorously designed Python software.
- Collaborate proactively with a globally distributed team.
- Debug issues and produce high-quality code.
- Contribute to technical documentation that defines best practices for authoring high-quality operators.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar field.
- Proficiency in modern, maintainable Python.
- Strong analytical skills and a passion for technology.
- Familiarity with open-source environments and experience in high-performance computing (HPC) is advantageous.
- Interest in two or more of the following technologies: Linux, Kubernetes, Public cloud, OpenStack, LXC/LXD, Go, Debian packaging.
- Willingness to travel up to four times a year for internal events.
Additional Skills That May Be Beneficial:
- Experience in operating HPC clusters in production.
- Familiarity with Infiniband, RDMA, CUDA, MPI, Slurm, Lustre, and/or Singularity.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation with annual reviews.
- Performance-driven annual bonus.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Benefits including annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave, and an employee assistance program.
- Opportunities to travel and engage with colleagues in different locations.
Language Requirements:
- Proficiency in English (specific language requirements may vary based on location).
The company is committed to fostering a workplace that promotes diversity and inclusion. We provide fair consideration for all applicants regardless of their identity.
