HPC Systems Engineer

Client: Administrative services

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21.01.2025

07.03.2025

Role Summary
Do you have a passion for the Linux environment and a desire to contribute to tomorrow’s technologies? Then join our Systems and Infrastructure team at the Idiap Research Institute

The Idiap Systems and Infrastructure team ensures that all employees have access to a suitable, high-performance working environment, which operates smoothly and keeps up with technological advancements. To strengthen our team, we are looking for a 100% HPC Systems Engineer to start as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

• Install, maintain, and support HPC-focused datacenter infrastructure.
• Participate in architectural decisions related to computing systems.
• Stay informed on developments in system resources and technologies.

Your profile

• HES/EPFL Graduate in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• At least 5 years of experience as a systems engineer
• Expertise in the following technologies: HPC Scheduling (Slurm), HPC technologies (NVIDIA, CUDA, hardware topology), Automation (Ansible)
• Good knowledge of the following technologies: Linux, Git, installation of open-source software, Virtualization (Proxmox, KVM), Containers (Docker, Apptainer), Networking, Data Center Infrastructure
• Detail-oriented, pragmatic, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to communicate complex research environments clearly
• Fluent in both French and English, with excellent oral and written communication skills

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of research environments
• Strong interest in open-source technologies
• Experience with Kubernetes environments (OpenShift) and related technologies
• Experience with academic cloud environments (e.g., CSCS)
• Network and storage performance optimization
• Proficiency in scripting, Python, Conda environments, and an interest in development
• Strong writing skills for documentation (Markdown)
• Excellent listening skills and a collaborative mindset

About Idiap

Idiap is a research institute of national importance that engages in fundamental research, education and technology transfer in artificial intelligence, machine learning and signal processing. Idiap offers competitive salaries and conditions in a young, high-quality, dynamic, and multicultural environment. Idiap is located in the town of Martigny in Valais, a scenic region in the south of Switzerland, surrounded by the highest mountains of Europe, and offering exceptional quality of life, exciting recreational activities, including hiking, climbing and skiing, as well as varied cultural activities. English is the official working language.

At Idiap we place great emphasis on diversity and we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. Employment at Idiap is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. Idiap does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, pregnancy, or any other basis protected by law.

If you believe that you could excel in this role but you are not sure you meet all profile criteria, we very much welcome your application.