Remote Network Engineer for AI/HPC Infra

Penguin Solutions; Durham (NC); Remote; USD 94,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k saving plan

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Penguin Solutions seeks a Network Engineer to operate in a fast-paced HPC data center, handling InfiniBand and Ethernet networks, server issues, and documentation. You’ll work with cross-functional teams on network optimization and security in a Linux-based HPC/AI environment.

The role emphasizes on-call rotation, collaboration, and staying current with data center technologies, with compensation in the US market.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on experience with enterprise scale networks.
• In-depth knowledge of data center environments, servers, and network equipment.
• Experience administering both InfiniBand (Mellanox/NVIDIA) and Ethernet (Cumulus/SONiC) networks.
• Proficiency in documenting network processes and diagrams.
• Thorough understanding of L2 and L3 network protocols.
• Exceptional ability to work as part of a team, provide IT support, and resolve network errors.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and perform on-going maintenance and upgrades to network equipment.
• Provide support to staff, as well as respond to server and network issues.
• Manage and maintain both InfiniBand and Ethernet networks.
• Run hardware diagnostics and replace failing parts in a timely manner.
• Monitor all network processes to ensure the smooth flow of data across the network.
• Collaborate with software and network engineering teams on cybersecurity and network efficiency.
• Support a Linux-based HPC/AI environment with diverse technologies.
• Maintain meticulous documentation for internal and external build instructions.
• Develop automation and other tools to improve operations.
• Supervise on-site staff in updating cards and other components in the environment.
• Respond to network and server errors, sometimes after hours
• Participate in weekly on-call rotation.
• Stay up-to-date with advancements in data center infrastructure and technologies.

Skills

Enterprise networks

Data center

InfiniBand & Ethernet

Network documentation

L2/L3 protocols

Team collaboration

Tools

Mellanox InfiniBand

Cumulus/SONiC

VXLAN / EVPN

NCCL / UCX / MPI

UFM / NetQ / OpenSM

Job description

Penguin Solutions seeks a Network Engineer to operate in a fast-paced HPC data center, handling InfiniBand and Ethernet networks, server issues, and documentation. You’ll work with cross-functional teams on network optimization and security in a Linux-based HPC/AI environment.

The role emphasizes on-call rotation, collaboration, and staying current with data center technologies, with compensation in the US market.