Technical Computing Engineer

Description Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesSystem Architecture and DesignDevelop and design HPC infrastructure: Select, design, and implement HPC systems, includingcompute clusters, storage networks, and high-speed interconnects, to meet the varied computationalneeds of the research community.Evaluate and integrate new technologies: Stay abreast of advancements in HPC, cloud computing,and storage technologies. Evaluate the potential benefits of new technologies and integrate theminto the existing HPC ecosystem to enhance performance and capabilities.System Administration and MaintenanceManage HPC resources: Perform system administration tasks on HPC clusters, includingconfiguration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of hardware, software, and networking components.Optimize system performance: Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implementoptimizations to ensure efficient utilization of HPC resources.Ensure system security: Implement and maintain security measures to protect sensitive data andcomputing resources from unauthorized access and cyber threats.User Support and CollaborationProvide technical support and training: Assist researchers with technical issues related to HPCusage. Organize training sessions and workshops on HPC best practices, programming, andoptimization techniques.Collaborate on research projects: Work closely with research groups to understand theircomputational requirements and assist in developing efficient computational strategies, codeoptimization, and parallelization.Software and Application ManagementInstall and manage scientific software: Deploy and maintain a wide range of scientific applications,libraries, and development tools on HPC systems to support research activities.Develop custom tools and scripts: Write custom scripts and tools to automate common tasks,improve system management, and facilitate complex computational workflows.Research and DevelopmentStay informed about the latest research in HPC and related fields.Data Management and StorageImplement data management policies: Develop and enforce data storage, backup, and archivingpolicies to ensure data integrity and availability.Optimize data storage and access: Design and maintain scalable storage solutions that provide fastand efficient access to large datasets, integrating with HPC compute resources.Preferred RequirementsEducation – Master's in Computer or Computational Science, Statistics, or Engineering program.Experience – Twelve years of experience in HPC related to hands-on system administration and management oflarge-scale supercomputing clusters at all levels, the use of parallelization techniques, the use of programminglanguages, tools, and techniques with Fortran, C/C, Java, or POSIX threads, etc., and mass storagearchitecting and planning.Five years of management and leadership experience in HPC or research computing centers.Experience with computing clusters in Windows and Linux and virtualized environments.Ability to evaluate and benchmark cluster architectures and their key subsystems (e.g., mass storage,interconnect, processor technology). Knowledge of scripting languages like Bash, Python, and Perl tomaintain HPC systems and scientific computing. Knowledge of C/C, Fortran, CUDA, OpenCL,OpenMP, and MPI for scientific computing. Configuration management tools include Puppet, Chef,Ansible, Salt, etc. Knowledge of container technologies such as Docker, Singularity, and Kubernetes. Requirements C, Cluster computing, Python Scripting, System Architecture, System Administration Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.® Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https:///www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .