The company, a leader in AI-powered cloud and digital infrastructure, is seeking a highly skilled Lead Engineer – HPC Operations to oversee the daily operations and support of high-performance computing clusters that power large-scale AI and ML workloads. The role requires ensuring stable, secure, and high-performing infrastructure leveraging technologies such as Slurm, Kubernetes, and modern MLOps platforms.
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The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in HPC and a strong operational mindset to drive continuous improvement and automation across globally distributed environments. Responsibilities include collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, leading complex projects, implementing cutting-edge technologies, and mentoring operations engineers.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily operational management of HPC infrastructure, including compute, storage, networking, and scheduler components (e.g., Slurm, Kubernetes).
- Optimize efficiency and performance of HPC systems, ensuring maximum resource utilization and minimizing downtime.
- Serve as the primary technical escalation point for L2 support teams.
- Monitor system health, performance, and resource utilization with advanced tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana).
- Manage user environments for AI/ML workloads.
- Define and enforce job scheduling policies within Slurm and/or Kubernetes environments.
- Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) of operational issues.
- Mentor junior engineers and foster skills development.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in HPC operations, systems engineering, or DevOps roles, including at least 2 years in a leadership capacity.
- Advanced expertise in configuring, optimizing, and maintaining complex HPC environments.
- Hands-on experience managing Slurm clusters and/or Kubernetes-based environments for AI/ML workloads.
- Proficient with monitoring and observability frameworks such as Prometheus, Grafana, and DCGM.
- Strong scripting and automation skills, including Python, Bash, Ansible, and Terraform.
- Solid understanding of Linux (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu), networking technologies, and storage solutions.
What Working at the company Offers:
- Competitive salary based on skills and experience.
- Performance-based yearly bonus.
- Access to exclusive discount cards providing benefits across various services.
- Comprehensive health coverage, including dental, vision, and life insurance for you and your family.
- Access to top-tier learning platforms for career growth.
