Slingshot Hardware System Administrator

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Chippewa Falls (WI); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a Systems Administrator for HPC development, focusing on hardware and software installation, validation, and uptime of Slingshot-based systems. You will work with ASIC, hardware, and software teams to ensure robust silicon bring-up and testing.

The role requires experience in Linux, servers, networks, and batch compute clusters, with strong scripting in Shell/Bash and Python.

Qualifications

• Experience as a system and/or network administrator and lab technician.
• Experience with servers, networks and Linux-based operating systems.
• Knowledge of batch compute clusters and scripting languages.

Responsibilities

• Debug and fix prototype and Slingshot system issues to maximize uptime.
• Work with Slingshot ASIC, hardware and software teams to enable validation and bring-up testing.
• Maintain daily updates of development software stack on systems.
• Maintain and improve system status reporting infrastructure.
• Help debug system issues to isolate root causes.
• Build compute node images with latest OS versions and software stacks.
• Help administer compute cluster for the validation team.
• Communicate design status, project progress, and issue resolution with management.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to less-experienced staff.

Skills

Linux

Servers

Networks

Filesystems

Batch compute clusters

LSF

Slurm

Shell/Bash

Python

Hardware lab experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent

Tools

LSF

Slurm

Job description

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Who We Are

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description

Job Family Definition

Designs, develops, troubleshoots and debugs hardware and software programs for new Slingshot products. Develops software including operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases and Internet-related tools. Determines hardware compatibility and/or influences hardware design.

Management Level Definition

As Systems Administrator you will have the opportunity to be part of the team that brings High Performance Computing networking ASICs to the latest HPE supercomputers. In this role you will be responsible for hardware and software installation and updates, as well as monitoring system status to ensure maximum uptime across various development systems supporting validation of networking ASICs and software for Slingshot-based supercomputers.

Responsibilities

• Debug and fix prototype and Slingshot system issues as they occur to maximize uptime.
• Work closely with Slingshot ASIC, hardware (PC board), and software teams to enable silicon validation and bring-up testing.
• Maintain daily updates of development software stack on systems.
• Maintain and improve existing system status reporting infrastructure.
• Help debug system issues to isolate root cause of failures.
• Build compute node images with latest OS versions and software stack updates.
• Help administer compute cluster for system validation team.
• Collaborates and communicates with management and internal partners regarding design status, project progress, and issue resolution.
• Provides guidance and mentoring to less- experienced staff members.

Education And Experience Required

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
• Typically 4-6 years experience as a system and/or network administrator and lab technician.

Knowledge And Skills

• Experience working servers, networks, filesystems, Linux based operating systems.
• Experience with batch compute clusters desired. (eg. LSF, Slurm)
• Scripting ability: Shell/Bash, Python
• Experience working in a hardware lab environment, including experience with proper safety and electrical procedures.
• The ability to work well in a cooperative and transparent development environment, both within and across teams.
• A willingness to work in a fast-paced environment and embrace new challenges.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and an appetite for learning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language. Ability to effectively communicate product architectures, design proposals and negotiate options at management levels.

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What We Can Offer You

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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Job

Engineering

Job Level

TCP_03

The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
– United States of America: Annual Salary USD 111,000 - 211,000 in Colorado // 105,500 - 243,000 in Minnesota & Texas & Wisconsin

Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html

The estimated job application period closure is October 26 2026; this timeline is provided for transparency and internal planning purposes.

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