HPC Storage Engineer

Selby Jennings; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology-driven organization is seeking an HPC Storage Engineer in Dallas, TX, to manage and scale a multi-petabyte storage platform. Responsibilities include designing storage systems for high-performance computing, implementing automation practices, and working with internal and external teams. The ideal candidate should have experience with high-performance file systems and strong scripting skills. This is a full-time role aimed at mid-senior level professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience managing high-performance or clustered file systems at scale.
• Deep understanding of storage architectures and protocols.
• Familiarity with modern scale-out platforms such as Isilon/PowerScale.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain large-scale storage systems.
• Implement Infrastructure-as-Code practices for storage management.
• Collaborate with internal teams to troubleshoot and optimize workflows.

Skills

High-performance file systems management

Storage architectures understanding

Scripting and automation

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Tools

Python

JIRA

Job description

Base pay range

$250,000.00/yr - $350,000.00/yr

Recruitment

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Role

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About the Role

This opportunity is with a global technology-driven organization focused on solving complex computational and data challenges. The team operates within a high-performance infrastructure environment, supporting large-scale research and analytics workloads.

As an HPC Storage Engineer, you will be part of a specialized team responsible for managing and scaling a multi-petabyte storage platform that underpins mission-critical compute environments. This role involves hands-on engineering, automation, and collaboration across internal teams and external partners to ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of storage systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain large-scale storage systems optimized for high-performance computing workloads
• Implement Infrastructure-as-Code practices to automate and standardize storage provisioning and management
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams to troubleshoot and optimize workflows for storage efficiency
• Act as a technical lead on storage-related initiatives, contributing expertise across file, block, and object storage technologies
• Interface with external vendors and partners to evaluate and integrate new storage solutions
• Participate in performance benchmarking, capacity planning, and disaster recovery strategy development
• Support internal users by streamlining data workflows and improving access to storage resources
• Maintain documentation, runbooks, and best practices for operational consistency and knowledge sharing

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Demonstrated experience managing high-performance or clustered file systems at scale
• Deep understanding of various storage architectures and protocols, including file, block, and object storage
• Familiarity with modern scale-out platforms such as Isilon/PowerScale or Vast Data
• Strong scripting and automation skills, preferably with Python and DevOps tools
• Experience working in ticketing systems and agile environments (e.g., JIRA)
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive, collaborative mindset
• Passion for infrastructure engineering, hardware, and emerging technologies
• Ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Location: Dallas, TX