Information Systems Engineer

AheadComputing, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Collaboration with talented engineers

Flexible and inclusive work culture in

Portland, OR

Job summary

AheadComputing, Inc. in Portland, OR is seeking a Linux Systems & HPC Infrastructure Engineer to administer and optimize the Linux compute environment supporting CPU design workloads both onsite and in the cloud.

You will develop automation tools, manage containers, CI/CD pipelines, and license servers, collaborating with engineers across teams. A proactive learner with strong scripting and problem-solving skills is ideal.

Qualifications

• Experience Linux systems administration and IT automation.
• Hands-on container experience in production environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and scripting languages.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize Linux compute environments for CPU design workloads onsite and in the cloud.
• Design, develop, and maintain automation tools and scripts to improve efficiency.
• Build, deploy, and maintain containerized services and CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with engineers and provide technical support while documenting workflows.

Skills

Linux systems administration

IT automation

System optimization

Containerization (Docker/Podman)

CI/CD pipelines

Scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

HPC and data center environments

CPU design knowledge

Version control (GitHub)

Tools

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Docker

Podman

FlexLM license server

Job description

• LinuxSystems & HPC Infrastructure: Administer and optimize the Linux computeenvironment supporting CPU design and verification workloads, both onsite andin the cloud. Plan capacity, tune performance, and ensure high availability.
• Hardware Assembly & Parts Management: Perform hands-on hardware work,including assembling, racking, and cabling servers and workstations. Manageparts inventory, spares, RMAs, and vendor orders to keep systems running andrepairs turning around quickly.
• Tool Development & Automation: Design, develop, and maintain automationtools and scripts to optimize system performance, streamline design flows, andreduce manual effort across IT operations.
• Containers & CI/CD: Build, deploy, and maintain containerized services andenvironments. Develop and support CI/CD pipelines that keep design,verification, and infrastructure workflows fast and reliable.
• License & Tool Management: Administer EDA tool installations and licenseservers (e.g., FlexLM), ensuring engineers have reliable access to the computeand licenses they need.
• Monitoring & Alerting: Develop and maintain monitoring solutions toproactively detect issues and configure alerting for critical system events andincidents.
• Collaboration & Support: Workclosely with engineering teams and end users to identify inefficiencies andprovide technical support. Document tools and workflows to support knowledgesharing across teams.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Linux systems administration, IT automation, and system optimization.
• Hands-on experience building and using containers (e.g., Docker, Podman) inproduction environments.
• Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions,Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Expertise in HPC and data center environments.
• Strong understanding of CPU design methods and requirements for compute andlicense management.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., GitHub) and build automationtools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically aboutcomplex design challenges.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectivelywith cross-functional teams.
• A proactive attitude toward continuous learning and improvement.
• Willingness to travel occasionally

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth in an innovative startup environment.
• Collaboration with talented engineers passionate about cutting-edge CPU technologies.
• A flexible and inclusive work culture based in Portland, OR.