Senior Principal Engineer - AI & HPC Solutions Architect

Dell Technologies; Oslo fylke; On-site; NOK 1,400,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell Technologies is seeking a Senior Principal Engineer to design and deliver AI and HPC infrastructure in Norway. You will architect scalable compute clusters, deploy orchestration tools, and optimize performance across large-scale AI environments. The role emphasizes collaboration with Dell consultants, engineering teams, and client stakeholders.

Strong Linux and HPC experience are essential. Join Dell's Services Solutions Architecture team and drive infrastructure strategy, deployment, and

Qualifications

• Experience designing and deploying large-scale HPC and AI clusters.
• Strong Linux system administration, troubleshooting, and automation skills.
• Hands-on experience with orchestration platforms (NVIDIA Base Command Manager, Slurm, Kubernetes).
• Experience with high-performance networking (InfiniBand, RoCE) and benchmarking/validation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate with customers.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable compute infrastructures for AI and HPC clusters.
• Lead deployment/integration of AI infrastructure using NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel tech.
• Deploy and manage orchestration tools and perform benchmarking and optimization.
• Troubleshoot performance bottlenecks across compute, storage, and network layers.
• Develop documentation and act as a trusted technical advisor throughout engagements.

Skills

Linux systems administration

Automation

Kubernetes

High-performance computing

Customer-facing communication

Tools

NVIDIA Base Command Manager

Slurm

Kubernetes

Job description

Senior Principal Engineer - AI & HPC Solutions Architect

Dell Technologies is committed to empowering our customers with innovative products and services that enhance their performance and productivity. The Services Solutions Architecture team plays a pivotal role in delivering technical solutions that consistently meet client needs and expectations. As trusted consultants, we partner closely with our clients to understand their objectives and provide infrastructure solutions designed for scalability, efficiency, and future growth.

We invite you to join our Services Solutions Architecture team as a Senior Principal Engineer - AI & HPC Solutions Architect in Norway, where you will have the opportunity to excel professionally and make a significant contribution to the advancement of high-performance computing and AI infrastructure.

What You'll Achieve

As a member of the services delivery team, you will collaborate with Dell consultants, engineering teams, and client stakeholders to design and implement sophisticated AI and HPC cluster architectures. You will design, deploy, optimize, and support large-scale AI infrastructure environments, ensuring technical excellence and customer satisfaction throughout each phase of the engagement.

You Will:

• Design and architect scalable, high-performance compute infrastructures for AI and HPC clusters. Lead the deployment and integration of AI infrastructure solutions utilizing NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel technologies.
• Deploy and manage orchestration tools such as NVIDIA Base Command Manager, Slurm, Kubernetes, and related cluster management platforms. Execute benchmarking, validation, and performance optimization activities utilizing tools such as NCCL, HPL, MLPerf, IO500, and related technologies.
• Provide expert consulting on AI and HPC infrastructure strategy, planning, implementation, and operational readiness. Collaborate with clients to assess technical requirements and deliver customized infrastructure solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex performance bottlenecks across compute, storage, and network layers. Design, implement, and optimize GPU clusters ranging from hundreds to several thousand accelerators.
• Develop comprehensive documentation including architecture diagrams, deployment guides, technical designs, and operational procedures. Act as a trusted technical advisor throughout the customer engagement lifecycle.

Essential Requirements

• Proven success in designing and deploying large-scale HPC and AI clusters utilizing NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel technologies.
• Strong experience with Linux systems administration, troubleshooting, and automation.
• Extensive hands-on experience with NVIDIA Base Command Manager, Slurm, Kubernetes, or equivalent orchestration platforms.
• Experience with high-performance networking technologies including InfiniBand and RoCE. Experience performing system benchmarking, performance validation, and optimization activities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects independently and deliver results within dynamic environments. Strong customer-facing communication and consulting skills.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience with NVIDIA DGX and DGX SuperPOD platforms.
• Familiarity with AI/ML and Generative AI infrastructure environments.
• Knowledge of containerized AI platforms and software stacks.
• Experience with Python, Ansible, Terraform, or similar automation technologies.
• Knowledge of data center operations, networking, storage architectures, and cloud integration methods. Experience supporting GPU clusters comprising thousands of accelerators.

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