Graduate, HPC Systems Engineer

Arrow McLaren IndyCar; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Racing is seeking a Graduate / Early Career HPC Systems Engineer to join its High Performance Computing team in the United Kingdom. The role targets recent graduates or individuals with up to 2 years of experience in infrastructure, systems administration, or HPC, offering exposure to CFD, simulation, AI and engineering workloads.

You will support the day-to-day HPC operations, help deploy and upgrade hardware/software, optimize performance, and develop automation, learning continuously

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong Linux knowledge gained through study, projects, internships, research or commercial experience.
• Experience with Python and/or Shell scripting.
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• An interest in infrastructure, systems administration, HPC or large-scale computing environments.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operation of McLaren Racing's HPC infrastructure.
• Investigate and resolve hardware, software and system issues.
• Assist with the deployment and upgrade of HPC hardware and software technologies.
• Help optimise platform performance and identify system bottlenecks.
• Provide technical support and Linux guidance to engineering users.
• Monitor system health and contribute to reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop automation and scripting solutions to improve operational efficiency.
• Learn about emerging HPC technologies and contribute to evaluating new solutions.

Skills

Linux expertise

Python

Shell scripting

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Learning agility

Education

CS/SE/IT degree

Tools

Monitoring tools

CI/CD

Virtualization

Job description

We are looking for a Graduate / Early Career HPC Systems Engineer to join our High Performance Computing (HPC) team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate, Linux enthusiast, or someone with up to 2 years' experience in infrastructure, systems administration, or HPC to develop their career in a world-class engineering environment.

You'll help support and optimise the computing platforms that underpin McLaren Racing's Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), simulation, AI and engineering workloads. Working alongside experienced HPC specialists, you'll gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies across Linux, supercomputing, storage, networking and automation.

This role is primarily infrastructure-focused and offers a fantastic opportunity to build broad technical expertise in high-performance computing. While previous HPC experience is beneficial, we are equally interested in candidates who demonstrate strong Linux knowledge, technical curiosity, and a passion for learning.

We welcome applications from individuals looking to build their career in HPC and infrastructure engineering.

What You'll Do

• Support the day-to-day operation of McLaren Racing's HPC infrastructure.
• Investigate and resolve hardware, software and system issues.
• Assist with the deployment and upgrade of HPC hardware and software technologies.
• Help optimise platform performance and identify system bottlenecks.
• Provide technical support and Linux guidance to engineering users.
• Monitor system health and contribute to reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop automation and scripting solutions to improve operational efficiency.
• Learn about emerging HPC technologies and contribute to evaluating new solutions.

Company Description

At McLaren, our mission is to set the standard for high performance in sport. And everyone, in every part of the team, has a role to play. So if you want to test your ideas with the world watching... And measure your progress in milliseconds... And play your part in racing history... You belong here. High performance starts with you.

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

Essential

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong Linux knowledge gained through study, projects, internships, research or commercial experience.
• Experience with Python and/or Shell scripting.
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• An interest in infrastructure, systems administration, HPC or large-scale computing environments.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn new technologies.

Desirable

• Exposure to HPC environments, clusters or supercomputing technologies.
• Understanding of computer architecture, CPUs, GPUs, memory and storage technologies.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals.
• Experience with system monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with virtualisation technologies.
• Exposure to DevOps, CI/CD or infrastructure automation tools.
• Understanding of databases (SQL or NoSQL).
• Experience working with batch schedulers or Linux package management.
• Knowledge of parallel file systems and enterprise storage technologies.

Personal Attributes

• Curious, enthusiastic and eager to develop technical expertise.
• Strong analytical thinker with excellent attention to detail.
• Able to take ownership of tasks whilst seeking guidance when needed.
• Enjoys working collaboratively and sharing knowledge with others.
• Passionate about technology and continuous improvement.
• Flexible and committed, with occasional out-of-hours support required.

Additional Information

Success in racing comes from bringing together talented people with different skills, perspectives and experiences. We're committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels supported and empowered to deliver their best work.

Every role has the potential to drive high performance. You'll be part of a team united by a shared ambition to push boundaries and embody our racing mindset. We invest in our people through opportunities to develop and grow, creating an environment where individuals and teams can thrive. Alongside a range of wellbeing initiatives and development opportunities, we're committed to helping you build a rewarding career and make your mark at McLaren Racing.