Lead HPC Systems Engineer

Key Responsibilities: 26821

• Design, implement, and support HPC clusters (CPU/GPU-based) with scalable storage and high-bandwidth interconnects.
• Generate hardware BOMs, manage vendors, and oversee hardware release and integration.
• Use expert-level Linux system administration skills to configure and tune HPC environments (RedHat, SuSE, Ubuntu, Rocky, etc.).
• Assemble project specifications and performance requirements at both system and subsystem levels.
• Drive timely execution of project deliverables across cross-functional teams.
• Develop and maintain shell/Python scripts, golden images, procedures, and automation for deployment and monitoring.
• Support release of new hardware/software products into manufacturing with proper documentation and knowledge transfer.
• Configure and maintain robust storage solutions, netboot/PXE environments, and Linux HA clusters.
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree (BE/BTech/MS/MCA/MSc) in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in:
• High Performance Computing (HPC) environments
• Cluster management, deployment, and optimization
• Linux Systems (SuSE, RedHat, Rocky, Ubuntu)
• Server, GPU, BIOS, BMC, Networking, and Storage hardware
• TCP/IP fundamentals, DNS, DHCP, HTTP, LDAP, SMTP
• Shell and Python scripting
• Strong experience with systemd, PXE boot, and high-availability clusters.
• Familiarity with configuration management tools: Salt, Chef, Puppet, etc.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• DevOps mindset with experience in CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins), Git-based repo systems.
• Exposure to containerization tools (Singularity, Docker).
• Working knowledge of Kubernetes, Prometheus, Grafana, and observability tools.
• Understanding of web/proxy technologies like Apache/Nginx, reverse proxies, and HAProxy for load balancing.
• Experience with cloud-based compute architectures and hybrid models (on-prem + cloud).
  

Skills & Abilities

• Strong problem-solving skills and troubleshooting abilities.
• Exceptional team collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize efficiently, and meet project deadlines.
• Adaptable in fast-paced, evolving technology environments.
• Strong documentation and process-oriented mindset.