HPC Support Engineer

Shearwater GeoServices; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Individual learning plan

Opportunity for progression

Diverse global teams

Culture of transparency and freedom

Job summary

Shearwater GeoServices in Houston seeks an HPC Support Engineer to maintain and support HPC systems for the Reveal Development & Processing teams. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in Linux system administration, along with knowledge of enterprise storage systems like Lustre and scheduling tools like SLURM.

This role offers competitive pay and benefits, an individual learning plan, and the opportunity to work within a global and diverse team in a dynamic industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in HPC systems and Linux system administration.
• Hands-on experience in IT support and cloud knowledge.
• Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the HPC environment for Reveal Development & Processing.
• Troubleshoot day-to-day issues and manage system administration.
• Maintain reliability of Reveal infrastructure for onshore and offshore operations.

Skills

Linux system administration

Enterprise storage systems (Lustre, ZFS, NFS)

Job scheduling tools (SLURM)

System monitoring tools (Grafana, Prometheus)

Python

Git

Scripting

Job description

Who We Are… We are a global marine geoscience and technology business. We are pioneers using ground-breaking technology to study what lies beneath the ocean floor. We help energy companies plan ahead, accelerating responsible use of the planet’s resources. We provide marine seismic data, imaging products and data processing software. Our teams offer unparalleled acquisition capability to our clients, providing them with the tools they need to reduce exploration risks and maximise their production efficiency.

Can you keep our HPC systems running smoothly?

We’re looking for a HPC Support Engineer to join our IT team in Houston. The role of the HPC Engineer is instrumental in supporting the HPC environment for our in‑house Reveal Development & Processing and Imaging teams. You will take ownership of our systems across the NALA region, supporting both onshore and offshore operations. Responsible for day‑to‑day troubleshooting, system administration, responding to user requests, and keeping Reveal infrastructure running reliably.

Technically speaking…

We are looking for an individual who has experience and knowledge of HPC systems with skills in Linux system administration, computer hardware and cloud who can drive change. You bring hands‑on experience in IT support, with strong Linux administration skills and knowledge of enterprise storage systems such as Lustre, ZFS or NFS. You are confident with job scheduling tools like SLURM and familiar with system monitoring tools such as Grafana or Prometheus. You understand servers, CPUs, GPUs and networking, and ideally bring experience with Python, Git, and scripting.

In personal terms…

You communicate clearly with both technical and non‑technical colleagues, building trust and good working relationships. You are analytical, curious, and solution‑focused, enjoy working independently but also collaborate well across global teams. You are motivated to stay current with technology, adapt quickly, and ensure the highest standards of service in a business that is constantly evolving.

What does Shearwater offer you?

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• The opportunity to apply and adapt your professional and academic experience for business needs.
• A promise to fill any knowledge gaps with an individual learning plan, in an environment that encourages progression.
• The chance to work in one of the world’s most exciting industries in teams that are diverse and global.
• A culture of transparency and freedom.

Curious? Perfect. We all have that in common.