Job description:
For our client Volvo Cars we are looking for a System Engineer with **strong competence in Linux native who is fluent in Python and/or other scripting languages. Preferably the candidate has knowledge within HPC.**
In the team, you will work with the cutting edge of High-Performance Computing (HPC) infrastructure in Autonomous Drive. You will ensure the smooth daily operations of HPC environments and help support users in the business to ensure that Volvo Cars gets the most value and performance out of the solution as possible.
The team is managing an existing cluster and they are now in the project phase for the next generation major High Throughput Cluster (HTC) with over 100PiB storage and CPU/GPU nodes.
You will work closely with Autonomous Drive & Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (AD and ADAS) developers and engineers as a HPC Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting in optimizing code and strategies to run in HPC, recommend ways of working, arrange workshops and training sessions, capture requirements, identify solutions, setting up proof of concepts, help manage workloads and other related tasks. You will also be involved in the continuous improvement and extension of the Storage and Compute (S&C) solutions as well as in the ongoing operations together with S&C suppliers. You will be given a high degree of trust and be empowered to solve issues to ensure that the business receives the HPC services that they need.
**Your main tasks will be to:**
* Work with technical engineers in the business areas assisting with methods/workflow, application optimization, automation etc to improve the overall user experience and efficiency
* Act as a local Subject Matter Expert (SME) for everything related to HPC/HTC including Linux, configuration management, schedulers, hardware, applications etc
* Assist in developing standards and procedures and to work with the external providers to implement them.
* Participate in both internal IT and business projects as SME.
* Work with the external service providers to assist in advanced troubleshooting, reviewing and signing off root cause analysis reports etc.
* Participate as an SME and team member in the development of the next generation HPC/HTC solution.
**Required skills:**
* Linux native, previous experience administrating Linux.
* Fluent in Python and/or other scripting languages.
* Knowledge in HPC technologies
**Preferred Qualifications:**
* Familiar with tools like Slurm/PBS/LSF or similar, Docker/Singularity as well as Terraform/Ansible or other infrastructure automation languages.Relevant Linux experience
* Experience of parallel computing (HPC/HTC) in an enterprise environment including administration of network, servers, storage, clients etc.
* Degree in IT, Computer Science or equivalent experience
* Experience with storage concepts such as scale-out NAS (NFS), SMB, parallel filesystems (Lustre), POSIX, and object storage (to name but a few)
* Experience with parallel computing (HPC/HTC), performance troubleshooting & optimization, operating environments at large scale
**Personal qualifications:**
* Communicative and a positive attitude
* Understand and speak English at a professional level
* Organized and strive for results and quality
* Ability to coordinate and handle more than one task at the same time
* Have a curious approach to new things and willingness to learn and improve
* Experience of Agile way of working
**Summary**
Start date: Asap
End date: 2025-02-10
Extent: 100%
Location: Gothenburg, Torslanda
Onsite/remote: Onsite
**Please apply for the assignment via Verama with:**
* Updated CV in English
* Motivation
* Hourly rate
* Availability
_Please note! We offer continuously. That means that we sometimes remove the assignments before deadline. If you are interested we recommend that you apply immediately._
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