HPC Systems Architect

• Act as a trusted technical advisor to senior leadership, offering strategic insights on emerging HPC trends and their potential impact on the trading industry
• Collaborate closely with quant researchers, software engineers, and traders to understand computational requirements and translate them into scalable, high-performance solutions
• Partner with global teams to coordinate system design, resource allocation, and parallel project delivery, ensuring the consistent expansion of our global research environment
• Evaluate success based on the HPC environment’s utilization and end-user satisfaction

• 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

The Base Salary range for the role is included below.

Base salary is only one component of total compensation; all full-time, permanent positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and benefits, including paid leave and insurance.

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IMC is a research-driven trading firm where quantitative modeling, machine learning, and engineering shape how modern markets are traded.

A stabilizing force in markets since 1989, we provide liquidity across trading venues, delivering the best outcome in value and risk management to investors.

Using our own technology and capital, we build proprietary systems and algorithms that operate across global markets.

Our researchers, traders, and engineers work as a collective, combining rapid experimentation, advanced infrastructure, and real-time feedback to turn insight into execution and execution into advantage.