HPC Engineer
The Organization
The National Center for Computational Sciences (NCCS) provides state-of-the-art computational and data science infrastructure for technical and scientific professionals to accelerate scientific discovery and engineering advances across a broad range of disciplines. As an important part of the broader High-Performance Computing (HPC) infrastructure, the division also hosts the Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility (OLCF), a Department of Energy Office of Science User Facility.
The Team
The System Acceptance and User Environment Group of the Operations Section ensures the functionality, performance, and usability of new NCCS systems through activities such as test development, acceptance, software installation, documentation, and early user support for all NCCS pre-production systems. The group supports the NCCS in delivering robust and resilient integrated ecosystems to its user community, as well as the ubiquitous need for data orchestration and workflow management requirements that come as part of an evolving convergence of high-performance computing(HPC)and data analytics.
Major Duties/Responsibilities
The role comprises the following primary functions:
- Take technical ownership of user reported problems and provide hands-on support for scientific applications and libraries and users of high performance computing systems and clusters.
- Compile and debug large science and engineering applications.
- Identify and resolve system-level bugs in conjunction with other technical staff.
- Work with vendors to resolve issues and implement changes as necessary.
- Install third-party software applications and tools and provide documentation for usage.
- Develop and execute system tests to ensure newly deployed systems can support user workloads.
- Proactively ensure that users have up-to-date information about the system, including any changes and their impact on the users. HPC User Support staff are very involved in researching and developing documentation and reference material during system early-use and upgrade phases, as well as maintaining them throughout system operation.
- Participate in the development, maintenance, and delivery of training and outreach materials to users.
- Respond to general administrative questions (e.g., system status, requests for accessor special accommodation)
- Implement special projects as requested (e.g., metrics, cyber security, policy discussions).
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
- Prior experience with multiple programming languages and technologies including at least one of the following:
- Fortran
- C
- C++
- Perl
- Python
- Shell scripting (e.g., bash, ksh) in a Linux or Unix environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience building and installing scientific software and other 3rd party software applications on HPC systems
- Experience with HPC schedulers and resource managers
- Experience executing scientific software on HPC systems
- Experience writing user documentation
- Experience developing and delivering training for users
- Strong technical and analytical skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Maintains the highest level of professionalism at all times when interacting with internal and external customers
- Demonstrates a high-energy, positive attitude and commitment to quality customer service
- Contributes to a positive team environment within the center by demonstrating a strong work ethic, effectively communicating with others, and proactively anticipating center and user needs
- Experience coordinating and running support teams
- Understanding of the requirements of a DOE, DoD, and/or NSF HPC center
*** Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Benefits at ORNL
UT Battelle offers an exceptional benefits package to include matching 401K, Pension Plan, Paid Vacation and Medical / Dental plan. Onsite amenities include Credit Union, Medical Clinic, and free Fitness facilities.
Relocation
UT-Battelle offers a generous relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for this position.
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