Staff DevOps Engineer | Research Infrastructure Operations

DeepL; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global communications platform in London seeks an Infrastructure Operations Engineer to manage and optimize GPU infrastructure. The role involves designing automation tasks and collaborating with teams to enhance performance in a high-performance computing environment. Candidates should have extensive experience with GPU clusters, container orchestration, and solid problem-solving skills. This position offers a hybrid work schedule and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid work

30 days of annual leave

Virtual Shares

Monthly full-day hacking sessions

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in management and troubleshooting of GPU compute clusters at scale.
• Fluency in at least one programming language, preferably in Go.
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and implement automation for maintenance of GPU infrastructure.
• Benchmark and optimize performance of GPU systems.
• Collaborate with researchers and developers on HPC applications.

Skills

Management of GPU compute clusters

Container orchestration technologies

Software engineering expertise

Linux performance benchmarking

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Meet DeepL

DeepL is a global communications platform powered by Language AI. Since 2017, we’ve been on a mission to break down language barriers. Our human-sounding translations and intelligent writing suggestions are designed with enterprise security in mind. Today, they enable over 100,000 businesses to transform communications, reach new markets, and improve productivity. And, empower millions of individuals worldwide to make sense of the world and express their ideas.

Our goal is to become the global leader in Language AI, building products that drive better communication, foster connections, and make a real-life impact. To achieve this, we need talented individuals like you to join our exciting journey. If you\u2019re ready to work with a dynamic team and build your career in the fast-moving AI space, DeepL is your next destination.

What sets us apart

What sets us apart is our blend of modern technology, competitive benefits, and an open, welcoming work culture that enables our people to thrive. When we share what it\u2019s like to work at DeepL, the reactions are overwhelmingly positive. This may be because of our products that have helped countless people worldwide or our shared mission to improve communication for individuals and businesses, bringing cultures closer together. What we know for sure is this: being part of DeepL means joining a team dedicated to innovation and employee well-being. Discover what our teams have to say about life at DeepL on LinkedIn, Instagram and our Blog.

Meet the team behind this journey

Within the Infrastructure Operations and Security (IOPS) department, our data center unit manages all infrastructure systems across our remote sites. As a key member of the Research Infrastructure Operations (RIO) team, you will architect, design and operate our High-Performance Computing (HPC) infrastructure, making a fundamental contribution to our AI development.

You will work hands-on with our various Nvidia clusters, comprising thousands of GPUs. Given the scale and complexity of our workloads, it\u2019s not just about maintaining our systems, it\u2019s about elevating them. You will use your expertise in tooling and automation to improve the efficiency, reliability and performance of our infrastructure, taking our operations to the next level.

In this role, you will also coordinate with on-site staff and work closely with various teams within our organization. Joining our team means becoming part of a skilled group of engineers ready to support and kick-start your journey with us.

Your responsibilities

• Design, plan, and implement automation for the maintenance and troubleshooting of our bare-metal GPU infrastructure

• Benchmark and optimize the performance of our GPU infrastructure systems

• Team up with researchers and developers to troubleshoot and fine-tune applications for HPC environments

• Work on various projects and help keep our sites in a consistent, up to date and optimized state, on all aspects from firmware to architectural deployment plans

• Support the team in case of unexpected issues, coordinate escalation to specialized teams when needed

• Make your job easier by automating as much as possible using our advanced toolchain

• Develop and implement custom monitoring checks to gain insights and respond to technical issues

• Work with different hardware vendors in a top-notch, high-performance environment

About you

• Extensive experience in management and troubleshooting of GPU compute clusters at scale

• Proficiency in containerization and container orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes

• Software engineering expertise and fluency in at least one programming language, preferably in Go.

• Expertise in patch and OS management at scale

• Experienced in Linux performance benchmarking, tuning, and troubleshooting

• Familiarity with distributed storage solutions like Lustre and Ceph

• Knowledgeable in networking technologies and protocols, including Ethernet and ideally Infiniband

• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset

• Excellent problem-solving skills

• Initiative-driven and able to take ownership

What we offer

• Diverse and internationally distributed team: joining our team means becoming part of a large, global community with people of more than 90 nationalities. We\u2019re more than just colleagues; we\u2019re a group of professionals with a shared mission to connect diverse cultures. Our global presence is growing we\u2019ve doubled in size nearly every year, with our employees based in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, the US, and Japan, and we continue to expand our network.

• Open communication, regular feedback: as a language-focused company, we value the importance of clear, honest communication. We value smooth collaboration, direct and actionable feedback, and believe that leading with empathy and growth mindset makes us better together.

• Hybrid work, flexible hours: we offer a hybrid work schedule, with team members coming into the office twice a week. This allows you to engage directly with your team and experience the unique energy of our workspace, while still enjoying the flexibility and comfort of working from home. With flexible working hours and trust in your productivity, we are in sync with your team’s general locations and time zones to foster effective and seamless collaboration.

• Regular in-person team events: we bond over vibrant events that are as unique as our team, from local team and business unit gatherings, to new-joiner onboardings, to company-wide events that bring us all together literally.

• Monthly full-day hacking sessions: every month, we have Hack Fridays, where you can spend your time diving into a project you\u2019re passionate about and get the opportunity to work with other teamswalue your initiatives, impact, and creativity.

• 30 days of annual leave: we value your peace of mind. With 30 days off (excluding public holidays) and access to mental health resources, we make sure you\u2019re as strong mentally as you are professionally.

• Virtual Shares: An ownership mindset in every role. We believe everyone should share in our success, and that’s why every employee receives Virtual Shares, linking your contribution directly to DeepL’s growth and rewarding you with a stake in our future.

• Competitive benefits: just as our team spans the globe, so does our benefits package. We\u2019ve crafted it to reflect the diversity of our team and tailored it to align with your unique location, to ensure you feel supported every step of the way.

If this role and our mission resonate with you, but you\u2019re hesitant because you don\u2019t check all the boxes, don\u2019t let that hold you back. At DeepL, it\u2019s all about the value you bring and the growth we can foster together. Go ahead, apply let\u2019s discover your potential together. We can\u2019t wait to meet you!

We are an equal opportunity employer

You are welcome at DeepL for who you are we appreciate authenticity here. Our product is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all succeed, contribute, and think forward! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It\u2019s in our diversity that we will find the power to break down language barriers in the world.