HPC Engineer

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Role Overview

Technical Lead – HPC (High Performance Computing)

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain high-performance compute (HPC) clusters.
• Work with CPU/GPU-based systems, scalable storage, and high-bandwidth interconnects.
• Generate hardware BOMs, manage vendors, and oversee hardware release activities.
• Configure and optimize Linux-based operating systems for HPC environments.
• Ensure adherence to project specifications and system-level performance requirements.
• Deliver high-quality system images, procedures, and scripts for deployment and manufacturing teams.
• Provide system-level documentation and technical support for product release.
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience in:
• HPC systems and clustering
• Linux systems (SuSE, RedHat, Rocky, Ubuntu)
• HPC hardware (servers, GPUs, networking, storage, BIOS, BMC)
• TCP/IP protocols, DNS, DHCP, LDAP, HTTP, SMTP
• Proficient in Shell scripting and Python.
• Experience in System-D, PXE boot, Linux HA.
• Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Salt, Chef, Puppet).
• Must hold a BE/BTech, MCA, MSc, or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field. (Note: Diploma holders or candidates with only BCA/BSc are not eligible.)
  

Preferred Skills (Nice To Haves)

• Exposure to DevOps tools like Jenkins, Git-based repositories, Docker, Apptainer/Singularity.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Prometheus, Grafana.
• Familiarity with Apache/Nginx, proxy/reverse proxy setups, HAProxy, and application load balancing.
  

Soft Skills

• Strong team collaboration and interpersonal communication skills.
• Effective time management, organization, and multitasking ability.
• High adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and documentation skills.
  

Must-Have Conditions

• Stable work history (minimum 2 years tenure per company; no frequent job changes).
• No organizational gaps.
• Candidates currently employed at HCL are not eligible.
  

Interview Process

• 3 Technical Rounds
• 1 HR Round