Systems Engineer – HPC & GPU Infrastructure

About the role

Leidos is seeking a senior Systems Engineer – HPC & GPU Infrastructure with expertise in operating systems, hardware, Kubernetes, and NVIDIA GPU products. This role involves designing, developing, and optimizing GPU clusters for IC community customers, with all work performed on-site at the Intelligence Community Campus in Bethesda.

Responsibilities

• HPC and GPU environment engineering: Install and maintain GPU and HPC hardware on-premises and in the cloud, analyzing hardware performance and providing insights to improve interactions with software components.
• Performance Optimization: Analyze HPC/GPU cluster performance, identify bottlenecks, and develop strategies to enhance performance across various applications in Linux, addressing both hardware and software considerations.
• Regularly monitor and improve performance: Implement and configure HPC/GPU job scheduling and workload management platforms like Slurm, PBS, Apache Airflow, and Kubernetes.
• Power Efficiency: Work on power management techniques to optimize GPU power consumption, ensuring efficient operation on both mobile and desktop Linux platforms. Continuously assess and enhance power efficiency strategies.
• Testing and Validation: Design and execute tests to validate GPU performance and functionality on Linux, including stress testing, benchmarking, and debugging to ensure robust operation. Maintain and expand the testing suite.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including architectural specifications, code documentation, and Linux-specific best practices for GPU development. Keep documentation up-to-date with changes and improvements.
• Industry Insight: Stay updated on the latest trends, innovations, and competitive landscapes within the GPU industry, contributing to research efforts and proposing Linux-specific approaches to GPU design and optimization. Share regular updates and insights with the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 12+ years of relevant systems engineering experience.
• Expertise in operating system integration for Linux.
• Strong understanding of computer hardware architecture, particularly as it relates to Linux systems.
• Knowledge of parallel computing, graphics algorithms, and real-time rendering in Linux environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate within a team.
• Strong communication skills for conveying technical information in a Linux context.
• Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python or BASH.
• Proficiency with automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Salt, Terraform, etc.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required OR active TS/SCI and willingness to obtain and maintain a Poly.
• US Citizenship is required due to the nature of the government contracts we support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of GPU virtualization, cloud computing, and emerging Linux-based technologies in the field.
• Experience with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with Prometheus/Grafana for monitoring.
• Understanding of data center networking hardware and cabling concepts.
• Understanding of networking technologies such as DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, VLANs, HSRP, and SNMP.
• Understanding of data center networking security principles (Firewall ACLs, IPS/IDS, Policy Based Routing).

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this role is $131,300.00 - $237,350.00. Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.