Lead HPC Engineer

LinuxRecruit; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global life sciences organization is seeking a Lead HPC Engineer to design and manage advanced computational infrastructure essential for research. This role encompasses both strategic planning and hands-on work. Candidates should possess deep knowledge in HPC environments, including Linux and workload management, along with strong leadership skills to guide a talented team. Join us to make a significant impact on global health and environmental challenges.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in HPC environments.
• Experience with Linux, Slurm, and storage systems.
• Strong leadership and team mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, optimise, and manage advanced computational infrastructure.
• Balance strategy with hands-on technical work.
• Guide and mentor a team of engineers.
• Translate scientific needs into tailored solutions.

Skills

HPC expertise

Linux systems

Workload management

Parallel storage

High-speed networking

Leadership skills

Job description

Empower research changing the world as a Lead HPC Engineer. Join a globally renowned life sciences organisation tackling some of the planet’s most critical challenges—from fighting life-threatening diseases to addressing the climate crisis.

As a Lead HPC Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of designing, optimising, and managing advanced computational infrastructure. You’ll have a solid grasp of all things HPC, Linux, Slurm, and storage systems (bonus points if you’re familiar with GPFS). Your expertise will ensure the systems are reliable, scalable, and high-performing, ready to support researchers in achieving groundbreaking discoveries.

In this role, you’ll strike a balance between big-picture strategy and hands-on technical work. You’ll own the HPC roadmap, shaping its future to align with our research priorities and evolving needs. This isn’t just about maintaining systems; it’s about pushing boundaries and ensuring the infrastructure stays ahead of the curve.

As a leader, you’ll guide and mentor a talented team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. You’ll be the bridge between our researchers and technical teams, helping translate complex scientific needs into tailored, scalable solutions.

We’re looking for someone with deep expertise in HPC environments, including: Linux systems, workload management, parallel storage, and high-speed networking. You’ll also bring strong leadership skills, inspiring and managing teams, while rolling up your sleeves to tackle technical challenges.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements

• Design, optimise, and manage advanced computational infrastructure
• Balance big-picture strategy and hands-on technical work
• Guide and mentor a talented team of engineers
• Translate complex scientific needs into tailored, scalable solutions

This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a vibrant, mission-driven environment where your work has a direct impact on global health and environmental challenges.