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HPC Systems Architect

IMC Trading
🇳🇱AmsterdamSeniorFull-timePosted June 29, 2026

About the Role

At IMC, we are seeking an exceptional HPC Systems Architect who will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our global HPC infrastructure. You will architect advanced HPC systems tailored to high-impact applications including machine learning workloads, integrate cutting-edge technologies, and optimize our infrastructure for peak performance, scalability, efficiency, and reliability. Your role encompasses system design and implementation, performance optimization, project management across the full lifecycle of HPC initiatives, and strategic collaboration with quant researchers, software engineers, traders, and senior leadership to ensure our computational environment aligns with IMC's long-term business goals.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
  • Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in HPC architecture, system design, or a similar role within a large-scale compute environment
  • Deep expertise in some or all of the following areas: HPC system design and optimization; Linux systems administration; Enterprise storage solutions (e.g., Vast, DDN, Isilon); HPC management tools (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker, Slurm); High-performance processors and compute offload devices (e.g., GPUs); Low-latency network architecture, including high-speed interconnects (e.g., InfiniBand, Ethernet); Datacenter design and optimization; AI/ML frameworks and their integration into HPC systems; Programming languages such as Python, Go, C++, or similar
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences
  • Proven ability to influence decision-making and align global teams to achieve a unified vision