High Performance Computing Senior Engineer

University of Limerick; Limerick; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Limerick invites applications for a High Performance Computing Senior Engineer to lead the central HPC cluster strategy, development and operation. The role focuses on owning, developing and optimising scalable HPC workflows across CPU/GPU architectures and cloud resources, ensuring reliability and broad usability for UL researchers.

Working within the ITD, you will guide technical direction, coordinate with researchers, and mentor staff to maintain cutting-edge compute

Qualifications

• Experience in HPC environments is desirable.
• Strong understanding of cluster management and workflows.
• Ability to work with researchers to support compute needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and ownership of UL's central HPC cluster.
• Develop, optimise and deploy scalable HPC applications and workflows on HPC and cloud infrastructure.
• Communicate changes and improvements to the research community and ensure services are readily available.

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High Performance Computing Senior Engineer

Title of Post: High Performance Computing Senior Engineer

JOB SYNOPSIS
The University of Limerick has embarked on the provision of a central High Performance Computing cluster and research computing supports that will be available to the UL community who require such services. The HPC Senior Engineer will provide technical leadership and ownership of the central HPC cluster to develop, optimise and deploy scalable HPC applications and workflows on HPC and cloud infrastructures using CPU and GPU architectures. Operating as part of the IT infrastructure and wider ITD teams, this role will ensure that HPC capabilities are fully available and utilised at the university. This role will be responsible for the technical management of the system, ensuring it is kept up to date, key changes and improvements are communicated and the research community is supported in using the HPC facilities and other key research computing services.

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Contract Type: Permanent

University of Limerick is a research-led, energetic and enterprising institution with a proud record of innovation and excellence in education and scholarships. We value creativity, curiosity and excellence in our inclusive community which is committed to social good. Our motto Eagna chun Gnímh translates as Wisdom for Action reflecting our mission to contribute to the discovery of new knowledge for a better world.

Informal enquiries regarding the post may be directed to:
Mr Noel O'Brien
Infrastructure Manager, ITD
University of Limerick
Email: [e-mail]

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 4th December 2026.

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Please note your current work authorisation status must allow you to fulfil the terms of the contract on offer.

Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates.

We are committed to upholding the principles of fairness, equality, and transparency in pay, in line with the EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive (EU) 2023/970)

Many thanks for your interest in this role.

Contact Person : Competition Type : Staff

Contact Email : Job ID : 085252

Contact Number : Close Date : 04-Dec-2026 12:00