NVIDIA is looking for a Senior HPC & AI Operation Engineer to join the Networking clusters solutions HPC/AI Infrastructure team. We are building supercomputers and AI clusters based on groundbreaking technologies. We are looking for a system administrator to be a key player to the most exciting computing hardware and software to contribute to the latest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and GPU computing
You will work with the latest Accelerated computing and Deep Learning software and hardware platforms, and with many scientific researchers, developers, and customers to craft improved workflows and develop new, leading differentiated solutions. You will interact with HPC, OS, GPU compute, and systems specialist to architect, develop and bring up large scale performance platforms. Does this sound like you? If so, we would love to hear from you!
What you will be doing:
Deploy, manage and maintain large scale HPC/AI clusters
Managing Linux job/workload schedules and orchestration tools
Support and maintain continuous integration and delivery pipelines
Troubleshooting and fixing, bottom up from bare metal, operating system, software stack and application level
Supporting Research & Development activities and engaging in POCs/POVs for future improvements
What we need to see:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience
Knowledge of HPC and AI solution technologies from CPU’s and GPU’s to high speed interconnects and supporting software
Experience with job scheduling workloads and orchestration tools such as Slurm, K8s
Excellent knowledge of Windows and Linux (Redhat/CentOS and Ubuntu) networking (sockets, firewalls, iptables, wireshark, etc.) and internals, ACLs and OS level security protection and common protocols e.g. TCP, DHCP, DNS, etc.
Experience with multiple storage solutions such as Lustre, GPFS, zfs and xfs. Familiarity with newer and emerging storage technologies.
Python programming and bash scripting experience, automation and configuration management tools such as Jenkins, Ansible, Gitops
Knowledge of Networking Protocols like InfiniBand, Ethernet
Experience with virtual systems (for example VMware, Hyper-V, KVM)
Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
Knowledge of CPU and/or GPU architecture
Knowledge of Kubernetes, container related microservice technologies
Experience with GPU-focused hardware/software (DGX, Cuda)
Background with RDMA (InfiniBand or RoCE) fabrics
NVIDIA has been redefining computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. We have a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. Our teams are composed of driven, innovative professionals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology. We offer highly competitive salaries, an extensive benefits package, and a work environment that promotes diversity, inclusion, and flexibility. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a supportive and empowering workplace for all
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in HPC and AI solution technologies
- Knowledge of Linux job/workload schedules and orchestration tools like Slurm and Kubernetes
- Excellent knowledge of Windows and Linux networking and OS security
- Experience with storage solutions such as Lustre, GPFS, ZFS, and XFS
- Python programming and Bash scripting experience
- Familiarity with cloud computing platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud
NVIDIA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about NVIDIA and has not been reviewed or approved by NVIDIA.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity awards and a discounted ESPP are highlighted as core parts of total compensation, enabling employees to share in the company’s success. Stock-based compensation and the two-year lookback ESPP are consistently described as especially valuable.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is portrayed as robust, with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options alongside mental health support and on-site care resources. Employer HSA contributions and wellness perks reinforce the depth of the offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are depicted as strong, featuring a meaningful 401(k) match with Roth options and support for Mega Backdoor Roth contributions. These elements position long-term savings as a notable advantage of the total rewards package.
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What We Do
NVIDIA’s invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing — with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Today, NVIDIA is increasingly known as “the AI computing company.”
