Principal / Staff HPC Software Engineer

X-Scalesolutions; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plan

PTO

Job summary

X-ScaleSolutions, a Columbus-based start-up, seeks a Principal / Staff HPC Software Engineer to lead MPI-based development on modern HPC systems with CPUs and GPUs.

You'll design production-quality MPI code, tackle parallel application challenges, and collaborate across teams to push the boundaries of HPC, networking, and CUDA programming. Remote-friendly, with a strong emphasis on research, collaboration, and delivering robust software.

Qualifications

• Must have strong Linux experience.
• C programming proficiency required.
• MPI design and debugging experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of production-quality MPI code with novel features and parallel applications.
• Take a lead in HPC projects, collaborating across teams to deliver robust software and advanced MPI tooling.

Skills

Linux

C programming

MPI

HPC networking

GPU programming

Education

PhD preferred

CS/CE background

Tools

MPI Library

CUDA

InfiniBand

Job description

X-ScaleSolutions is a start-up based in Columbus, Ohio. We specialize in a range of high-performance and scalable solutions for current generation systems ranging from small deployments of a couple systems to multi-petaflop systems and the emerging Exascale systems. The mission of the company is to develop innovative and leading-edge software products, with a focus on five areas: 1) High-Performance Computing, 2) AI (Deep/Machine Learning), 3) Big Data, 4) Cloud Computing, and 5) HPC Security.

Are you interested in working on state-of-the-art hardware, software and middleware?

X-ScaleSolutions is looking for an enthusiastic Principal / Staff HPC Software Engineer with desired experience in High-Performance Computing (HPC), Message Passing Interface (MPI), network programming with modern HPC interconnects (InfiniBand, Omni-path, Slingshot, Ethernet/iWARP and RoCE), GPU/CUDA programming, and development of parallel applications on modern HPC systems (with CPUs and GPUs) to join our team.

The MPI software engineer is expected to take a lead role in projects to design and develop production quality MPI code with novel features and associated parallel applications. Technical expertise required:

• Strong experience in Linux
• C programming
• MPI Library (design and debugging) experience
• Experience on HPC technologies and platforms
• Parallel application designs and development on HPC systems

The ideal candidate will have:

• Multiple years of experience in HPC, MPI standard, multi-core processors,
  GPUs/accelerators.
• Knowledge of InfiniBand, High Speed Ethernet, Slingshot, Omni-Path, or similar high-performance networking technologies.
• Design and development of parallel applications on modern HPC systems with CPUs and GPUs
• Familiar with the typical design cycle (design, develop, test, tune, release, bug fixes, etc.) for producing and maintaining high quality software and the associated tools
• Demonstrate strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication, organizational and customer service skills
• The ability to work in a team setting
• A background in computer science or computer engineering
• Strong preference for PhD and experience with grant / SBIR writing

This is a full-time position, though part-time candidates will be considered. Flexible
schedule and remote position. Healthcare, retirement and PTO package provided. Must
be currently eligible to work in the US.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:

• High Performance Computing: 3 years (Required)
• Message Passage Interface (MPI): 1 year (Required)
• Parallel Application Design and Development: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: Remote