HPC & AI Application Performance Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise in the United Kingdom seeks an expert in HPC and AI architectures to support major customers across EMEA and LATAM. You will analyse workloads, identify performance improvements, and work with engineering teams to implement scalable solutions.

Applicants should have strong C/C++, Python, CUDA/OpenMP, and MPI experience, plus excellent communication skills and the ability to work on-site with customers in Winnersh, Berkshire. A relevant advanced degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Strong programming in C/C++ and Python with HPC/AI experience.
• Experience with GPU programming and parallel frameworks (MPI, OpenMP).

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical expertise to HPC/AI environments across EMEA and LATAM.
• Analyse applications/workloads for performance, scalability, and optimisation.
• Collaborate with R&D and customer teams; deliver workshops and training.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Fortran

CUDA

OpenMP

OpenACC

MPI

English proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or PhD

Tools

Build systems

Scripting

Batch processing

Container technologies

Monitoring solutions

Job description

Salary: £42,000 - 82,000 per year

Requirements

• Bachelors degree (or equivalent experience) in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
• UK citizenship with the ability to obtain required security clearances for specific UK customer environments
• Strong understanding of HPC and AI architectures, software environments, and performance analysis techniques
• Experience troubleshooting complex technical issues and working collaboratively with engineering and R&D teams
• Programming experience in C, C++, or Fortran, alongside strong Python skills
• Experience with GPU programming technologies such as CUDA, OpenACC, or OpenMP Offload
• Knowledge of parallel programming frameworks including MPI and OpenMP
• Familiarity with build systems, scripting, and batch processing environments
• Experience using performance profiling and optimisation tools
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to a variety of audiences
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Masters degree or PhD in a relevant scientific, engineering, or technical discipline
• Experience in application domains such as weather and climate modelling, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), artificial intelligence and machine learning, or data science
• Knowledge of container technologies, system software, and monitoring solutions

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical expertise and support to major HPE HPC and AI customer environments across EMEA and LATAM
• Work both on-site with UK customers and remotely with organisations across the wider region
• Analyse customer applications and workloads to identify opportunities for performance improvement, optimisation, and scalability
• Investigate complex software and infrastructure issues, acting as a trusted technical link between customer support teams and HPE R&D
• Support strategic business opportunities by providing technical expertise for large-scale HPC and AI bids and tenders
• Deliver technical workshops, training sessions, and presentations for customers and colleagues
• Share knowledge, best practices, and innovative ideas across the team and wider HPC and AI community
• Contribute to the development of tools, methodologies, and research initiatives that improve customer productivity and service delivery

Technologies

• AI
• Cloud
• CUDA
• Fortran
• Support
• Machine Learning
• Python
• Security

More

We are Hewlett Packard Enterprise, the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We deliver High Performance Computing and Artificial Intelligence solutions that support customers across EMEA and LATAM, helping them maximise performance, scalability, and impact in advanced computing environments. This is a permanent, full-time onsite role based in the UK, primarily working from an HPE partner or customer office, with a location in Winnersh, Berkshire, United Kingdom. We offer health and wellbeing benefits, personal and professional development opportunities, and an inclusive culture where varied backgrounds are valued and we support work and personal needs. We collaborate with leading researchers, software engineers, technology partners, and innovative organisations, and we encourage curiosity, innovation, and customer success.