Software Engineer - High Performance Computing (HPC)

About Nexus

Nexus is innovating at the intersection of artificial intelligence, blockchain, and zero-knowledge cryptography to build a Layer 1 for the AI era. Our team of world-leading experts is developing the Nexus Layer 1 blockchain, Nexus zkVM, and other breakthrough products with the goal of creating a verifiable world.

Nexus has raised $25M in Series A funding from Lightspeed, Pantera, Dragonfly, SV Angel, and more.

We are headquartered in San Francisco, and this role will be an in-person, hybrid role with the rest of the Nexus team.

Software Engineer - High Performance Computing (HPC)

We are seeking a results-oriented Software Engineer to join our High Performance Computing (HPC) team. You will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining the robust software infrastructure that powers our innovative decentralized platform. Your expertise in HPC technologies and parallel programming will be instrumental in scaling our platform as we innovate on what is possible in the world of verifiable computation.

Responsibilities

• Design highly available and scalable systems to meet the demands of our HPC clusters

• Evaluate new and innovative technologies as the landscape evolves

• Integrate developed software with existing platform components and ensure seamless operation within the HPC ecosystem

• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in HPC technologies, parallel programming paradigms, and hardware architectures
  

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive engineering experience

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science or a related field

• Strong understanding of HPC concepts, parallel programming models, and distributed computing principles.

• Experience with developing and optimizing software for HPC clusters

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a passion for innovation and pushing the boundaries of HPC performance

• Experience in cloud computing and proficiency in at least one cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.)

• Experience with modern CI/CD techniques, GitOps, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

• Embrace AI as a core part of how you work, think, and build.
  

Bonus Points

• Advanced degree in a technical field

• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) for HPC environments

• Experience with job schedulers and resource management systems (e.g., Slurm, Torque)

• Familiarity with performance profiling tools and optimization techniques for HPC applications

• Experience with emerging HPC technologies like GPUs and accelerators
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary and generous equity compensation

• Health insurance for employees and their dependents

• Daily lunch and dinner provided at SF headquarters

• Company-paid travel to events and conferences

Nexus is committed to diversity in our workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).