HPC Scientific Software Engineer (IT@JH Research Computing)

• Manage and support scientific software deployment across HPC, cloud-based, and colocation facilities.
• Oversee installation, configuration, and maintenance of HPC packages with tools like CMake, Make, EasyBuild, Spack, and Lua module files.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including researchers, data scientists, and software developers, to address complex HPC/AI challenges.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of continuous learning.

Technical Support and Training Workshops and Troubleshooting (15%)

• Resolve complex technical issues and perform root cause analysis for HPC/AI software challenges.
• Implement effective solutions to prevent recurrence and improve system reliability
• Provide training workshops for researchers and students, focusing on troubleshooting, optimizing workflows, and effectively using HPC systems.

• Stay current with advances in HPC and AI technologies and methodologies.
• Incorporate new research findings into existing systems to improve performance and capabilities.

• Develop and manage container orchestration strategies to ensure scalability, reliability, and security of applications.
• Oversee the container lifecycle from creation and deployment to scaling and removal.

• Create comprehensive documentation for system designs, performance metrics, and project status.
• Ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards for all HPC and AI systems.

Other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in computer science or a closely related quantitative discipline.
• Five years of experience in HPC user support, software deployment, and performance optimization within an academic or research environment.
• Experience in scientific computing environments and applications.
• Hands-on experience with SLURM, for job scheduling.
• Proficiency in Python, Perl, C/C++, and Shell scripting for automation and system management.
• Advanced knowledge of Linux systems and proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, and Shell.
• Familiarity with scientific application management tools such as Containerization, LUA modules, CMake, Spack, and EasyBuild.
• Training Workshops, Performance Optimization and Troubleshooting
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
• PhD in a quantitative discipline, such as Computer Science Engineering, Physics, Bioinformatics, or related fields, with advanced training in scientific computing.

Classified Title: HPC Scientific Software Engineer Job Posting Title (Working Title): HPC Scientific Software Engineer (IT@JH Research Computing) Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PF Starting Salary Range: $85,500 - $149,800 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5pm FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Remote Department name: 60014601-IT@JH Research Computing Personnel area: University Administration