HPC / AI Infrastructure Engineer

Novartis; Insurgentes; Hybrid; MXN 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis AG is seeking an experienced HPC/AI Infrastructure Engineer to lead the HPC/INFRA landscape in our Core Infrastructure Services. You will translate complex scientific requirements into scalable infrastructure across compute, interconnects, storage and middleware.

The role demands 6+ years IT with 3+ years HPC experience, strong Linux admin and scripting skills, and hands-on knowledge of HPC schedulers and cluster management tools. Hybrid work with in-office days in Mexico City.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in IT with 3+ years in HPC/scientific computing environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience designing/building infrastructure on public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) for HPC workloads.
• Linux system administration with scripting (bash; Python advantageous).
• Build software from sources; familiarity with Make, CMake, etc.
• Strong knowledge of HPC scheduling (Grid Engine, Slurm, LSF) and cluster management tools.
• Experience with high-speed, low-latency networks and distributed filesystems (InfiniBand, NFS, GPFS, Lustre).
• Excellent English communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the HPC expert for Novartis Core Infrastructure Services.
• Design innovative HPC/AI infrastructure solutions and guide implementation.
• Act as escalation point during major incidents and incidents lifecycle.
• Manage project delivery by coordinating suppliers/partners and tracking progress.

Skills

HPC infrastructure

Linux admin

Scripting (bash, Python)

Cloud HPC

Networking

GPU/CPU compute

DevOps practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Bright Cluster Manager

Base Command Manager

xCat

OpenHPC

Ansible

Chef

CI/CD tools

Job description

SummaryLocation: Mexico City, Mexico #LI-HYBRID 3 days/week in officeInternal job title: Assoc. Dir. DDIT IES CHS HPC Infra EngineeringThis role is based in Mexico. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.About the Role:We are looking for an experienced HPC / AI Infrastructure Engineer to join our global infrastructure engineering organization and help shape the future of High Performance Computing (HPC) and AI infrastructure.In this role, you will provide deep technical leadership across HPC infrastructure, translating complex scientific and business requirements into scalable infrastructure solutions. You will work across compute, high-speed interconnects, storage and middleware, helping define architectures and guide the implementation and evolution of our HPC environment.About the RoleKey Responsibilities:Be the High Performance Computing (HPC) expert for Novartis Core Infrastructure Services team and perform the operational health deployment and lifecycle of HPC technologyDesign innovative solutions utilizing projects and qualification frameworks to run and optimize our complex infrastructures.Act as technical and organizational escalation point during major and critical incidents.Responsible to track suppliers and partner for effective and efficient delivery of projectsContribute to service / platform strategy developmentEssential Requirements:6+ years’ experience in IT, of which 3+ years experience in an HPC/scientific computing environmentBachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline, or equivalent industry experienceExperience designing and building infrastructure within a public cloud platform (e.g. AWS, GCP or Azure) as they relate to HPC workloadsHands-on experience with system administrative task in Linux environment, and fluency in scripting (shell scripting in bash required, Python knowledge would be advantageous)Ability to build software from sources including knowledge of build systems (e.g. Make, CMake...)Extensive knowledge of one or more HPC scheduling mechanisms (e.g. Grid Engine, Slurm, LSF... etc.)Extensive knowledge of one or more HPC cluster management software packages (e.g. Bright Cluster Manager / Base Command Manager, xCat, OpenHPC… etc.)Solid knowledge of computer architectures and multi-threaded/parallel processing applicationsHands-on knowledge of network and distributed filesystems (e.g. NFS, GPFS, Gluster, BeeGFS, Lustre or other parallel file systems, etc.)Experience in environments with high speed / low latency network (e.g. InfiniBand)Strong knowledge of Unix systems performance tuningExperience with shared memory and/or GPU and/or distributed memory computation jobsWorking knowledge of DevOps (e.g. Ansible, Chef, CICD etc.) tools and practicesExceptional service orientation, excellent problem-solving abilities, keen attention to detail.Excellent communication skills in English, good collaboration skills and strong curiosity to keep learning and developingundefinedDesirable requirements:Experience setting up, maintaining, and tuning infrastructure for AI/ML workloadsExperience with HPC infrastructure supporting a scientific / research / pharmaceutical / bioinformatics / cheminformatics environmentCommitment to Diversity & Inclusion:We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.Why Novartis?Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-cultureJoin our Novartis Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to learn more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/networkAccessibility and accommodation:Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-cultureBenefits and Rewards: Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally.Read our handbook (PDF 30 MB)DivisionOperationsBusiness UnitInformation TechnologyLocationMexicoSiteINSURGENTESCompany / Legal EntityMX06 (FCRS = MX006) Novartis Farmacéutica S.A. de C.V.Functional AreaInformation TechnologyJob TypeFull timeEmployment TypeRegularShift WorkNoAccessibility and accommodationNovartis is committed to work with and provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.