Principal Engineer, Data Engineering

1. System Design and Deployment:

   • Designing and deploying high-performance computing clusters and systems based on organizational requirements and industry best practices.
   • Configuring hardware components, network and storage systems to optimize performance and reliability.

2. System Maintenance and Monitoring:

   • Performing routine maintenance tasks such as software updates, patches, and system upgrades to ensure optimal performance and security.
   • Monitoring system performance, resource utilization, and capacity planning to proactively address potential issues and bottlenecks.

3. User Support and Training:

   • Providing technical support and troubleshooting assistance to users of the HPC systems.
   • Developing and delivering training sessions to educate users on best practices, usage guidelines, and efficient utilization of HPC resources.

4. Security and Compliance:

   • Implementing and maintaining security protocols, access controls, and data protection measures to safeguard HPC infrastructure and sensitive data.
   • Ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and organizational policies related to HPC operations.

5. Documentation and Reporting:

   • Creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation including system configurations, operational procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
   • Generating regular reports on system performance, usage statistics, and operational metrics for management and stakeholders.Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven experience (8+ years) as an HPC Administrator or in a similar role managing HPC systems in a production environment.
• Proficiency in configuring and managing HPC cluster software such as Slurm, NC, LSF or Grid Engine.
• Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix system administration and shell scripting.
• Experience with NFS and storage (NetApp/ISILON) and backup management in HPC environments.
• Familiarity with networking principles, including TCP/IP, VLANs, and InfiniBand.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues independently.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and cross geography teams and end-users.

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience in HPC technologies (e.g., HPC Systems Professional, Cray Certified System Administrator).
• Knowledge with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Singularity) and workload orchestration frameworks (e.g., Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Knowledge of scripting languages like shell/Ansible commonly used in unix admin will be a plus.
• Knowledge of Dell/CISCO UCS servers in HPC environments.
• Semiconductor domain experience is a must.