HPC System Administrator

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THE ROLE: 

AMD’s Software and Solutions Team is seeking a High Performance Computing (HPC) System Administrator for AMD CPU and GPU platforms. This role requires strong foundational expertise in HPC system administration for internal-to-AMD HPC GPU systems.  The systems are used for application performance, GPU programming, and scientific simulation domains. As part of AMD’s HPC and AI Enablement Team, the System Administrator will collaborate directly with team members across the organization keep systems available to the users so they can modernize, port, and tune applications for supercomputing and AI-enabled workflows. The role spans daily system administration tasks, including granting, deleting access, investigate and correct defects in the system as reported, all while adhering to the service levels required.  

THE PERSON: 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Administer internal HPC GPU machines
• Responsible for exploring opportunities to improve product 
• Work closely with other team members to understand design architecture and to propose solutions to improve and enhance products 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 

• Proven experience in integration projects for HPC and Machine Learning environments
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  Bash or Python programming skills
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  Expertise with autotools, make, cmake, containers (Docker, Singularity)
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  Strong team software development skills including demonstrated expertise with git, Jenkins, Jira, and similar tools.
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  In-depth knowledge of software development practices including debug, test, revision control, documentation, and bug tracking
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  Experience with virtualization and cloud computing
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  Linux administration, scripting expertise, cluster tools
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  Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineer, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field 

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.