Senior Systems Engineering (AI HPC)

IREN; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

IREN is hiring a Senior Systems Engineer to join the Australia Deployment team. You will design, deploy and test large-scale GPU computing systems across sites, taking projects from hardware installation to validated, customer-ready platforms.

The role is hands-on and cross-functional, interfacing with customers, site teams and suppliers. Reporting to the Manager, Systems Engineering, you’ll set up Linux clusters, optimize performance, and build automation while contributing to documentation and

Qualifications

• Experience in high-performance computing and GPU computing environments.
• Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting skills.
• Hands-on design, deployment and support of computing clusters.
• Experience with Slurm and Kubernetes or similar platforms.
• Understanding of high-speed networking and storage (InfiniBand/RoCE).
• Scripting in Python and shell; Git experience.
• Clear communication and collaboration with customers and teams.

Responsibilities

• Turn customer requirements into practical system designs and deployment plans.
• Set up and configure Linux systems, GPU hardware and cluster management tools.
• Work with networking and storage specialists to integrate system parts.
• Test system reliability and performance, investigate issues and coordinate fixes.
• Build automation to make deployments more consistent and efficient.
• Create clear documentation and handover to customers and operations teams.

Skills

Linux admin

GPU computing

HPC

Slurm

Kubernetes

Python

Git

Networking

Storage

Tools

Git

Kubernetes

NVIDIA GPUs

Job description

Full-time | Sydney preferred, with remote opportunities across Australia

Help build the infrastructure behind the next generation of AI.

IREN is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to join our Australia Deployment team. You’ll work on large-scale computing systems that power AI, taking projects from newly installed hardware through to tested, reliable platforms ready for customers.
If you enjoy solving complex problems, working with the latest technology and seeing your work come to life, we’d love to hear from you.

IREN is a leading AI cloud service provider. We build, own and operate data centres powered by 100% renewable energy, supporting the growing demand for AI and high-performance computing.
We believe progress should be responsible, sustainable and have a positive impact on the communities where we operate.

About the role

Reporting to the Manager, Systems Engineering, you’ll help design, deploy and test large-scale GPU computing systems across multiple sites.
You’ll work closely with customers, site teams, suppliers and engineering specialists to ensure each system is reliable, performs as expected and is ready for handover. It’s a hands‑on role with plenty of variety, from setting up new systems to troubleshooting issues and improving how we deliver projects.

What you’ll do

• Turn customer requirements into practical system designs and deployment plans.
• Set up and configure Linux systems, GPU hardware and cluster management tools.
• Work with networking and storage specialists to bring the different parts of each system together.
• Test system reliability and performance, investigate issues and coordinate fixes.
• Build automation that makes deployments more consistent and efficient.
• Create clear documentation and support a smooth handover to customers and operations teams.

What you'll bring

• At least five years’ experience in high-performance computing, GPU computing or large-scale Linux environments.
• Strong Linux administration skills and experience troubleshooting hardware and software issues.
• Hands‑on experience designing, deploying and supporting computing clusters.
• Experience with Slurm and working knowledge of Kubernetes or a similar platform.
• An understanding of high-speed networking and storage, including InfiniBand or RoCE.
• Practical Python and shell scripting skills, with experience using Git.
• Clear communication and a collaborative approach to working with customers, suppliers and colleagues.

Experience with NVIDIA GPU platforms, cluster management tools or high-performance storage such as VAST, Lustre or Weka would be a bonus.

Why join IREN?

• Work with advanced NVIDIA technology on major AI infrastructure projects.
• Take ownership of challenging work, from initial design through to customer handover.
• Join a business building AI infrastructure powered by renewable energy.
• Be considered for a Sydney-based hybrid role or a remote opportunity within Australia.