Sr Systems Engineer HPC
RackspacePosted 4/15/2025
Sr Systems Engineer HPC
Rackspace
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Job Summary
Rackspace is seeking an experienced HPC System Engineer to join their team. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and maintain high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure for a flagship client in the Seattle area. Responsibilities include installing and configuring HPC clusters, monitoring system performance, and troubleshooting hardware and software issues. The role requires strong knowledge of Linux operating systems, cluster management tools, and parallel file systems. Rackspace offers flexible remote work options, $4,000/year travel stipends, and equity in a fast-growing company. As part of the team, you will collaborate with researchers, scientists, and engineers to ensure efficient and reliable operation of HPC systems. With a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, this role is perfect for experienced professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in the field of HPC.
Job Description
Job Summary: Rackspace seeking a highly skilled and motivated HPC System Engineer to join our team. You’ll be responsible for working directly for one of flagship clients and designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing their high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure. You will work closely with researchers, scientists, and other engineers to ensure the efficient and reliable operation of the HPC systems.
Work Location: 100% Remote. Due to this role supporting a customer in the Seattle area we prefer to hire in either PST or CST time zones.
Travel: There may be minimal travel to either San Antonio, TX or Seattle WA.
Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, and maintain HPC clusters, including hardware and software components.
- Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to optimize performance.
- Manage user accounts, permissions, and resource allocation.
- Perform regular system maintenance, updates, and patching.
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues in a timely manner.
- Participate in the design and planning of HPC infrastructure upgrades and expansions.
- Evaluate and recommend hardware and software solutions to meet evolving computational needs.
- Implement and manage storage systems, networking infrastructure, and interconnects (e.g., InfiniBand).
- Optimize system configurations and application performance for HPC workloads.
- Profile and analyze application performance to identify areas for improvement.
- Implement and utilize performance monitoring tools and techniques.
- Provide technical support and training to HPC users.
- Collaborate with researchers and scientists to understand their computational requirements.
- Work closely with HPC architects and engineers to ensure that research needs are met.
- Document system configurations, procedures, and best practices.
- Assist HPC engineers and architects with day-to-day operations and ticket management.
- Implement and maintain security measures to protect HPC infrastructure and data.
- Ensure compliance with relevant security policies and regulations.
- Manage data backups and disaster recovery procedures.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field. Experience may substitute for the degree.
- Minimum of 10 yrs experience working with systems; 5yrs specifically with HPC.
- Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems (e.g., Rocky, Ubuntu).
- Experience with cluster management tools (e.g., Slurm, PBS).
- Familiarity with high-speed interconnects (e.g., InfiniBand, Ethernet).
- Knowledge of parallel file systems (e.g., Lustre, SEPH, GPFS).
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., R, Python, Bash).
- Understanding of HPC hardware architectures and technologies (e.g., CPUs, GPUs, memory).
- Strong demonstrated experience with a major configuration management software (e.g. Terraform, Ansible), including application packaging and installation.
- Must have strong knowledge of Linux security and Linux shell scripting.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of data transfer protocols and large-scale storage solutions.
The following information is required by pay transparency legislation in the following states: CA, CO, HI, NY, and WA. This information applies only to individuals working in these states.
· The anticipated starting pay range for Colorado is: $116,100 - $170-280.
· The anticipated starting pay range for the states of Hawaii and New York (not including NYC) is: $123,600 - $181,280.
· The anticipated starting pay range for California, New York City and Washington is: $135,300 - $198,440.
Unless already included in the posted pay range and based on eligibility, the role may include variable compensation in the form of bonus, commissions, or other discretionary payments. These discretionary payments are based on company and/or individual performance and may change at any time. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. #LI-MF1
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