Junior HPC Systems Engineer - Linux and Automation Focus

Motorsport Network, LLC

Woking

Hybrid

GBP 35,000 - 48,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

McLaren Racing is seeking a Graduate / Early Career HPC Systems Engineer to join its High Performance Computing team. This role suits Linux enthusiasts and recent graduates with up to 2 years in infra, to grow in a world-class engineering environment.

You will support CFD, simulation, AI and engineering workloads, working with experienced HPC specialists across Linux, storage, networking and automation. A strong Linux foundation and curiosity are valued.

Qualifications

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or 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.

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.