HPC Operations Engineer
Jump TradingAbout the Role
Jump Trading Group's global High Performance Computing Team is seeking an HPC Operations Engineer to provide front-line operational support for 24/7 Linux HPC compute, storage, and interconnects environments. You will solve problem reports, respond to alerts, participate in maintenance operations, and write diagnostic and automation code across a wide range of infrastructure technologies including RDMA fabrics, parallel filesystems, HPC batch schedulers, and multi-vendor hardware. This hands-on role requires managing the complete problem lifecycle, collaborating across teams, developing performance monitoring systems, and maintaining vendor relationships through both domestic and international engagement.
Requirements
- A desire for operational work as primary job function
- At least 2+ years of professional experience with Linux systems
- High proficiency with at least one programming/scripting language (e.g., Go, Python, C) and ability to learn additional languages quickly
- Ability to perform root cause analysis
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with both coworkers and third-party vendors
- Strong collaboration skills with a willingness to undertake tasks of various technologies and complexities
- Ability to independently manage complex projects and multiple workstreams
- Strong sense of urgency
- Willingness to perform regular operational maintenance work during evenings and weekends and as needed
- Ability to work effectively in a busy, open floor plan office environment
- Reliable and predictable availability
- Adhere to all company cybersecurity and IT policies, including performing all work using only approved hardware and software
- Work from company office an average of 5 days a week
- Must be willing to work a maintenance window of either Friday evening or Saturday morning on a rotationary basis