SR. SYSTEMS ENGINEER PRINCIPAL (HPC/AI System Administrator, Multi-discipline Expert)

For our client, we are seeking a SR. SYSTEMS ENGINEER PRINCIPAL (HPC/AI System Administrator, Multi-discipline Expert) to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space.

This remote role will lead the day-to-day operations of a high-performance computing environment supporting mission-critical weather and forecasting operations. The individual in this position will partner with engineers and operations teams to strengthen system performance, improve resiliency, and keep complex distributed systems running reliably around the clock.

The work is highly hands-on and will focus on administering Linux-based infrastructure, supporting scheduler and software stack stability, and driving continuous improvements across a demanding production environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $136,000 – $184,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead daily HPC system operations for a mission-critical weather service environment
• Collaborate with engineers and operational teams to troubleshoot and enhance system performance
• Drive improvements in system efficiency and operational resiliency
• Utilize performance monitoring and parallel computing technologies
• Support the reliability of scheduling and software stacks for 24/7 operations

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience in IT infrastructure
• Strong background in High Performance Computing (HPC)
• Proficiency in Linux system administration, preferably Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• Experience with HPC schedulers like PBS Pro or Slurm
• Ability to work with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl
• Deep understanding of complex systems and distributed computing

Benefits

• Variety of medical plan options, including HSAs
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Flexible work weeks for better work/life balance
• 15 days of paid leave plus 10 paid holidays annually
• Paid Family Leave program offering up to 160 hours of paid leave
• Short and long-term disability benefits
• Comprehensive life insurance options

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.