Junior HPC Systems Engineer

Raceforce Global; Woking; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Racing is seeking a Graduate / Early Career HPC Systems Engineer to join our HPC team in the UK. You will support and optimise CFD, simulation, AI and engineering workloads on Linux platforms, working with experienced HPC specialists to gain exposure to cutting-edge technology.

This role focuses on infrastructure, with opportunities to develop broad technical expertise across Linux, supercomputing, storage, networking and automation, and to contribute to performance improvements and

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong Linux knowledge gained through study, projects, internships, or commercial experience.
• Experience with Python and/or Shell scripting.
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operation of the 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

Python

Shell scripting

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Proactive learning

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

DevOps

CI/CD

Infrastructure automation tools

Job 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.

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.

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.