HPC Network Engineer

northmark; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch stipend

Medical, dental, vision plan

Parental leave

Life insurance & disability

401(k) match

Time off & holidays

Job summary

NorthMark Strategies LLC seeks an HPC Network Engineer to lead the design, deployment and scaling of large multi-vendor data centers and high-performance compute networks. You will influence roadmaps and work with vendors to meet scale, performance and security needs.

This role requires deep technical leadership and expertise in Ethernet, InfiniBand, RoCE, BGP, OSPF, EVPN and VXLAN, plus Linux scripting for automation and hybrid/multi-cloud experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience designing and implementing scalable, large-scale Ethernet and InfiniBand networks to support HPC architectures.
• Define and deliver measurable strategies at scale to optimize performance of network equipment to achieve performance requirements as defined for high performance compute and storage systems.
• Experience supporting multi‑vendor environments as well as exploring new platforms to deliver best in class services.
• Experience delivering scalable solutions in a hybrid/multi-cloud ecosystem, integrating on‑prem, private and public cloud solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of network routing and switching technologies, such as BGP, OSPF, EVPN and VXLAN, and implementing best practices for them.
• Proficiency with Linux‑based environments and in scripting languages, such as Python, Bash or PowerShell for automation.
• In-depth knowledge of RoCE and InfiniBand protocols.
• Excellent ability to distil technically complex and complicated issues into clear and concise terms.

Responsibilities

• Designing, deploying and scaling large multi-vendor, multi-protocol data center and high-performance compute networks
• Creating a framework for optimizing performance and observability of HPC networks at scale
• Identifying emerging technology solutions and partnering with vendors and the technical community to influence improvements and meet the performance demands of next generation networks
• Optimizing for robust, high throughput and low latency network infrastructure frameworks at scale to reduce the impacts of scaling challenges, such as data gravity
• Demonstrable experience designing and implementing scalable, large-scale Ethernet and InfiniBand networks to support HPC architectures
• Define and deliver measurable strategies at scale to optimize performance of network equipment to achieve performance requirements as defined for high performance compute and storage systems
• Experience supporting multi‑vendor environments as well as exploring new platforms to deliver best in class services
• Experience delivering scalable solutions in a hybrid/multi-cloud ecosystem, integrating on‑prem, private and public cloud solutions
• In-depth knowledge of network routing and switching technologies, such as BGP, OSPF, EVPN and VXLAN, and implementing best practices for them
• Proficiency with Linux‑based environments and in scripting languages, such as Python, Bash or PowerShell for automation
• In-depth knowledge of RoCE and InfiniBand protocols
• Excellent ability to distil technically complex and complicated issues into clear and concise terms

Tools

Ethernet networks

InfiniBand networks

BGP

OSPF

EVPN

VXLAN

RoCE

InfiniBand protocols

Linux

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Job description

The Company

NorthMark Compute & Cloud (NMC²) is backed by dedicated leadership and investment, with a clear mission as it operates at the bleeding edge of technology. Its goal is to scale and enhance the high-performance computing (HPC) and cloud infrastructure that supports its clients' research, production, and delivery, enabling breakthroughs that shape the industries of tomorrow. Its engineers build critical infrastructure to eliminate friction in scientific research, simulations, analysis, and decision‑making, accelerating discovery and driving faster innovation.

The Position

As an HPC Network Engineer you will play a critical role in leading the design, deployment and scaling of large multi-vendor, multi-protocol data centers and high-performance compute networks.

In this role, you will have broad responsibilities and freedom to analyze and solve complex problems that will require you to identify emerging technology solutions. You will work with vendors to influence roadmaps to deliver features necessary to meet the business' requirements for scale and performance.

This role will require deep technical skills as you provide technical leadership to drive strategy and improvements, ensuring our network meets the demands for high performance, scalability and security.

You will make a significant impact by helping solve complex challenges in a dynamic, fast-moving and highly innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Designing, deploying and scaling large multi-vendor, multi-protocol data center and high-performance compute networks
• Creating a framework for optimizing performance and observability of HPC networks at scale
• Identifying emerging technology solutions and partnering with vendors and the technical community to influence improvements and meet the performance demands of next generation networks
• Optimizing for robust, high throughput and low latency network infrastructure frameworks at scale to reduce the impacts of scaling challenges, such as data gravity

Responsibilities

• Demonstrable experience designing and implementing scalable, large-scale Ethernet and InfiniBand networks to support HPC architectures
• Define and deliver measurable strategies at scale to optimize performance of network equipment to achieve performance requirements as defined for high performance compute and storage systems
• Experience supporting multi‑vendor environments as well as exploring new platforms to deliver best in class services
• Experience delivering scalable solutions in a hybrid/multi‑cloud ecosystem, integrating on‑prem, private and public cloud solutions
• In-depth knowledge of network routing and switching technologies, such as BGP, OSPF, EVPN and VXLAN, and implementing best practices for them
• Proficiency with Linux‑based environments and in scripting languages, such as Python, Bash or PowerShell for automation
• In-depth knowledge of RoCE and InfiniBand protocols
• Excellent ability to distil technically complex and complicated issues into clear and concise terms

It is impossible to list every requirement for, or responsibility of, any position. Similarly, we cannot identify all the skills a position may require since job responsibilities and the Company's needs may change over time. Therefore, the above job description is not comprehensive or exhaustive. The Company reserves the right to adjust, add to or eliminate any aspect of the above description. The Company also retains the right to require all employees to undertake additional or different job responsibilities when necessary to meet business needs.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Benefits & Perks:

• Company-Paid Lunch Stipend : Lunch is provided via GrubHub
• Company-Paid Benefits: 100% Employer-Paid Medical in our High Deductible Health Plan, Dental and Vision benefits for employees and their families, 16 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Life insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k): Company will match 100% of your contributions up to 6%
• Optional Employee-Paid Benefits: Medical insurance in our PPO plan and a variety of other benefits such as Health Savings Accounts (with Company Contribution!), Flexible Spending Accounts, Supplemental Life Insurance, Wellhub and more.
• Time Off: 25 days of Paid Time Off plus 12 company holidays

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NORTHMARK STRATEGIES LLC IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. THE COMPANY'S POLICY IS NOT TO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY APPLICANT OR EMPLOYEE BASED ON RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, AGE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, MARITAL STATUS, MENTAL OR PHYSICAL DISABILITY, AND GENETIC INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. THE FIRM ALSO PROHIBITS HARASSMENT OF APPLICANTS OR EMPLOYEES BASED ON ANY OF THESE PROTECTED CATEGORIES.