Research Engineer – High-Performance Computing (GPU specialization)

Aix-Marseille Université; France; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading academic institution in France is seeking a skilled engineer to develop and operate its GPU computing platform. The role involves providing support and training to users while ensuring the efficient functioning of high-performance computing resources. Candidates should have a Master’s degree, strong knowledge in HPC systems, and programming skills. The position offers a full-time contract with plenty of leave opportunities and flexible work arrangements.

Prestations

Flexible daily hours

Up to 41 days of leave per year

Remote work options after six months

On-site catering facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in HPC system architectures and scientific software stacks.
• Strong knowledge in GPU programming and deployment tools.
• Proficient in Linux and scripting with English proficiency at B2–C1 level.

Responsabilités

• Support, develop, and operate GPU-oriented platform.
• Provide user support and training for HPC/GPU.
• Install, maintain and document scientific computing tools.
• Develop codes for efficient GPU architecture utilization.
• Ensure documentation and publication of methods.
• Promote the AMU mesocentre and MesoNet.

Connaissances

HPC system architectures

GPU programming environments

Containerization and virtualization tools

Linux operating systems

Scripting

English proficiency

Formation

Master Degree or equivalent

Outils

CUDA

OpenACC

Description du poste

Organisation/Company Aix-Marseille Université Department CCIAM Research Field Computer science » Computer systems Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Master Positions Country France Application Deadline 1 Nov 2026 - 00:00 (Europe/Paris) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Dec 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Centre de Calcul Intensif d’Aix-Marseille (CCIAM), the high-performance computing centre of Aix-Marseille Université (AMU), operates the university’s mesocentre and is a partner in the MesoNet project (Investissements d’Avenir EquipEx+ 2021–2027).
MesoNet aims to federate French mesocentres into a national-scale research infrastructure and to provide a high level of service to the scientific community. Within this project, AMU is in charge of developing and operating one of the eight national machines, a GPU-based HPC system designed for intensive computation and AI workloads.

The recruited engineer will join the CCIAM technical team and will be responsible for supporting, developing and operating this GPU-oriented platform.
They will provide scientific and technical support to users (researchers, lecturers, students) for applications in both HPC and artificial intelligence. They will also contribute to the deployment, maintenance, documentation and optimization of the machine and its associated services.

The position is ideally suited for a candidate interested in bridging technical engineering and scientific computing, with a genuine motivation for GPU and HPC technologies.
Experience in a research or academic environment would be a strong asset.

• Participate in the operation and optimization of the MesoNet/AMU GPU cluster in coordination with the CCIAM technical committee and MesoNet partners.
• Provide user support and training for HPC/GPU environments.
• Install, maintain and document scientific computing tools and libraries.
• Develop or adapt codes for efficient use of GPU architectures.
• Ensure the documentation and publication of developed tools and methods.
• Contribute to coordination, structuring and outreach activities of the MesoNet project at AMU.
• Promote the AMU mesocentre and MesoNet to the academic and socio-economic community (e.g. EuroHPC Competence Centre).

Working environment

The position is based at the Centre de Calcul Intensif d’Aix-Marseille (CCIAM), located on the Saint-Jérôme campus in Marseille, easily accessible by public transport and with on-site catering facilities.
Remote work (up to two days per week) may be possible after six months.

The engineer will interact closely with national HPC support teams and the GENCI technology watch group.
AMU offers a supportive working environment, flexible daily hours, and up to 41 days of leave per year (49 from the second year).

Aix-Marseille Université holds the Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R) label, recognizing its good practices in human resource management and researcher support.

Where to apply

E-mail [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field Computer science » Computer systems Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Skills and experience required

Knowledge

• HPC system architectures, deployment tools, and scientific software stacks.
• GPU programming environments, compilers, and libraries (CUDA, OpenACC, etc.).
• Containerization and virtualization tools.
• Linux operating systems and scripting.
• English proficiency: B2–C1 (Common European Framework).

Operational skills

• Manage and coordinate a GPU-HPC system project.
• Program in diverse computing environments.
• Provide effective technical support and user documentation.
• Advise and train users.
• Maintain a technical knowledge base and ensure technology watch.
• Communicate clearly and with pedagogical sense.