Senior HPC Dev Ops Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Senior HPC Dev Ops Engineer. Location: Westford, MA, USA

You will collaborate with quantum engineering teams to enable high-performance simulations and optimize hybrid computational environments.

Duties:

• Build and operate a hybrid compute environment combining HPC and quantum systems.
• Lead Linux provisioning, configuration management, and system tuning across hundreds of GPU nodes.
• Manage Slurm job scheduling, defining policies, handling QoS, and tuning workloads for efficiency.
• Coordinate data center operations including power, cooling, and network management;
• Implement container orchestration (Singularity, Docker, Kubernetes) for HPC and quantum workloads.
• Maintain storage environments including Lustre, NFS, and cloud storage.
• Support quantum engineering teams with integration of control nodes, orchestration gateways, and data exchange.
• Optimize performance for CUDA, MPI, and CUDA-Q applications;
• Develop automation workflows using Ansible, GitHub Actions, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Serve as primary system administrator for GB200 GPU infrastructure, supporting researchers and developers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Physics, or equivalent experience.
• 12+ years of experience in HPC systems engineering or administration in Linux-based GPU environments;
• Expertise in Slurm, Linux systems administration, and configuration management tools (Ansible or Base Command).
• Knowledge of NVIDIA GPU technologies, InfiniBand, RDMA, and high-speed networking.
• Experience with containerization tools such as Singularity, Docker, or Kubernetes;
• Familiarity with quantum computing systems (neutral-atom, trapped-ion, or superconducting) is preferred.
• Programming experience in Python, C/C++, or Shell Scripting for automation and performance optimization.
• Knowledge of CUDA, MPI, and parallel programming paradigms.

Benefits and Instructions:

• Base salary range: $208,000–$396,750 depending on level, location, and experience.
• Eligible for equity and comprehensive benefits;
• Work at the frontier of quantum-classical hybrid computing, contributing to groundbreaking research in materials, life sciences, and advanced computing.
• NVIDIA is an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and inclusivity in all hiring practices.