The company is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems tailored for the global enterprise and technology markets. The company’s platform, Ubuntu, is widely used across numerous critical enterprise initiatives, including public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. The company boasts a global presence with over 1000 colleagues in more than 70 countries, operating in a remote-first environment.
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The HPC (High Performance Computing) team is seeking a software engineer to enhance the HPC experience from bare metal to public cloud as part of the broader Ubuntu platform. This role emphasizes Python software development for automating key software in the HPC domain, focusing on delivering a world-class operation for HPC clusters. Responsibilities include writing high-quality Python code, collaborating with a distributed team, debugging, and contributing to technical documentation for best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop high-quality, rigorously designed Python software.
- Collaborate proactively with a globally distributed team.
- Debug issues and produce high-quality code to resolve them.
- Contribute to technical documentation defining best practices.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar field.
- Proficient in writing modern, maintainable Python.
- Experience in high-performance computing environments is advantageous.
- Familiarity with related HPC technologies including Infiniband, RDMA, CUDA, MPI, Slurm, Lustre, and Singularity is preferred.
- Experience with Docker and public cloud image design may be beneficial.
Work Conditions:
- This position is remote and open to candidates in EMEA or the Americas.
- Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events.
Additional Skills:
- Experience operating HPC clusters in production.
- Knowledge of Linux, Kubernetes, Public Cloud, OpenStack, Python, Go, and Debian packaging.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Compensation is based on geographical location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews.
- Performance-driven annual bonus.
- Remote work environment with regular in-person team sprints.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Recognition rewards, annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave, and employee assistance programs.
- Opportunities to travel and meet with colleagues globally.
Language Requirements:
- Proficiency in English is expected; additional languages may be an asset.
The company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, promoting a workplace free of discrimination and fostering a diverse environment that benefits the team and products.
