Research Engineer - Hpc Memory Systems (Re1)

Barcelona Supercomputing Center; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant tickets

Private health insurance

Relocation support

Flexible working hours

Job summary

The Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC-CNS) invites applications for a full-time Research Engineer specializing in HPC memory systems. The role focuses on exploring memory architectures, profiling HPC workloads, and prototyping tools for AI-enabled systems.

You will work with the Memory Systems group, collaborate with industry partners, and contribute to projects involving HBM, DDR, and CXL memory expanders. Starting date is November 2026, with a competitive package and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Education: BSc, MSc or PhD in Computer Science
• Fluent English is essential
• Experience with Unix/Linux and profiling tools
• Programming in C/C++, Python
• Memory systems knowledge is a plus

Responsibilities

• Profile and model HPC memory system performance
• Investigate memory technologies (HBM, DDR, CXL)
• Prototype industrial tools
• Collaborate with industrial partners
• Benchmark and analyze high-end hardware prototypes

Skills

Unix/Linux

PAPI profiling

C/C++

Python

Memory systems

Education

BSc, MSc or PhD in Computer Science

Tools

Hardware simulators

Job description

Reference: 45726CSHAMRE1 Job title: Research Engineer - HPC memory systems (RE1)

About BSC

The Barcelona Supercomputing Center - Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC-CNS) is the leading supercomputing center in Spain. It houses MareNostrum, one of the most powerful supercomputers in Europe, was a founding and hosting member of the former European HPC infrastructure PRACE (Partnership for Advanced Computing in Europe), and is now hosting entity for EuroHPC JU, the Joint Undertaking that leads large-scale investments and HPC provision in Europe. The mission of BSC is to research, develop and manage information technologies in order to facilitate scientific progress. BSC combines HPC service provision and R&D into both computer and computational science (life, earth and engineering sciences) under one roof, and currently has over 1000 staff from 60 countries. Look at the BSC experience: [BSC-CNS YouTube Channel](#) [Let's stay connected with BSC Folks!](#) We are particularly interested for this role in the strengths and lived experiences of women and underrepresented groups to help us avoid perpetuating biases and oversights in science and IT research. In instances of equal merit, the incorporation of the under-represented sex will be favoured. We promote Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, fostering an environment where each and every one of us is appreciated for who we are, regardless of our differences. If you consider that you do not meet all the requirements, we encourage you to continue applying for the job offer. We value diversity of experiences and skills, and you could bring unique perspectives to our team.

Context And Mission

The Memory Systems group in the Computer Science Department at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center is offering a full-time research engineer position for a project that explores advanced memory systems for AI applications. The performance of AI models is typically limited by the memory wall. In this project, we aim to (re)move this wall by designing memory systems tailored to the requirements of AI models. We will explore systems based on HBM, DDR, GDDR devices, and Compute Express Link (CXL) memory expanders. Additionally, we will consider near-data processing architectures that offload part of the CPU/GPU processing to the memory system. The project is conducted in close collaboration with a major memory manufacturer. Most of the development will take place on high-end hardware products and industrial prototypes. We strongly encourage applications from candidates interested in joining a research team with over a decade of experience in industrial projects with major hardware companies from the US, China, and Korea.

Key Duties

• Profiling and performance modeling of HPC applications running on high-end servers with advanced memory systems: HBM, DDR4/5, CXL memory expanders.
• Exploration of Processing in Memory for HPC and AI applications.
• Prototyping of industrial products and tools.
• Close interaction and reporting to industrial partners.
• Benchmarking and performance analysis of high-end hardware products and industrial prototypes.

Requirements

• Education
• BSc, MSc or PhD in Computer Science
• Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience
• Good knowledge of computer architecture
• Experience with Unix/Linux environments
• Experience with profiling tools: Hardware counters, PAPI interface
• Programming languages (C/C++, Python)
• Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience
• Understanding of memory systems and memory technologies (e.g. DRAM, HBM) is a plus
• Experience with hardware/system simulators is a plus
• Fluency in English is essential
• Competences
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to take initiative

Conditions

• The position will be located at BSC within the Computer Sciences Department
• We offer a full-time contract (35h/week), a good working environment, a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure, flexible working hours, extensive training plan, restaurant tickets, private health insurance, support to the relocation procedures
• Duration: Open-ended contract due to technical and scientific activities linked to the project and budget duration
• Holidays: 22 days of holidays + 6 personal days + 24th and 31st of December per our collective agreement
• Salary: we offer a competitive salary commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate and according to the cost of living in Barcelona
• Starting date: Nov 2026

Applications procedure and process

All applications must be submitted via the BSC website and contain:

• A full CV in English including contact details
• A cover/motivation letter with a statement of interest in English, clearly specifying for which specific area and topics the applicant wishes to be considered. Additionally, two references for further contacts must be included. Applications without this document will not be considered.

Development of the recruitment process

The selection will be carried out through a competitive examination system ("Concurso-Oposición"). The recruitment process consists of two phases:

• Curriculum Analysis: Evaluation of previous experience and/or scientific history, degree, training, and other professional information relevant to the position. - 40 points
• Interview phase: The highest-rated candidates at the curriculum level will be invited to the interview phase, conducted by the corresponding department and Human Resources. In this phase, technical competencies, knowledge, skills, and professional experience related to the position, as well as the required personal competencies, will be evaluated. - 60 points. A minimum of 30 points out of 60 must be obtained to be eligible for the position.

The recruitment panel will be composed of at least three people, ensuring at least 25% representation of women. In accordance with OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for each vacancy at the beginning of the process. After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will begin the interviews, with at least one technical and one administrative interview. At a minimum, a personality questionnaire as well as a technical exercise will be conducted during the process. The panel will make a final decision, and all individuals who participated in the interview phase will receive feedback with details on the acceptance or rejection of their profile. At BSC, we seek continuous improvement in our recruitment processes. For any suggestions or comments/complaints about our recruitment processes, please contact [[e-mail]](#). For more information, please follow [this link.](#)

Deadline

The vacancy will remain open until a suitable candidate has been hired. Applications will be regularly reviewed and potential candidates will be contacted.

OTM-R principles for selection processes

BSC-CNS is committed to the principles of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission and the Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment principles (OTM-R). This is applied for any potential candidate in all our processes, for example by creating gender-balanced recruitment panels and recognizing career breaks etc. BSC-CNS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable state or local law. For more information follow [this link](#)