HPC/AI Systems Administrator

Description NextSilicon is revolutionizing high-performance computing. Our innovative coprocessor technology dramatically accelerates supercomputers, propelling them into a new era. Our software-defined hardware architecture empowers HPC/AI to deliver groundbreaking discoveries across all areas of advanced research. We're seeking a dynamic and results-oriented HPC/AI Systems Administrator to join our team. At NextSilicon, everything we do is guided by three core values: • Professionalism: We strive for exceptional results through professionalism and unwavering dedication to quality and performance. • Unity: Collaboration is key to success. That's why we foster a work environment where every employee can feel valued and heard. • Impact: We're passionate about developing technologies that make a meaningful impact on industries, communities, and individuals worldwide. Join our Field Deployment & Systems team as an HPC/AI Systems Administrator. As an HPC/AI Systems Administrator at NextSilicon, you will be central to sustaining the successful operation of HPC/AI systems. You will stand-up and maintain HPC/AI hardware and software resources. You will tune and configure systems for high-quality benchmarking efforts. You will ensure that the health and accessibility of the HPC/AI systems is top-notch via cluster management tools and capacity planning efforts. This is a highly technical, execution-focused individual contributor role with no people management or leadership responsibilities at this time. Location: Remote within the U.S.; or Hybrid at one of our offices in MN or CA. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, related field, or equivalent experience. Advanced degree is a plus. • 5-10+ years of experience with HPC system administration. • Hands-on experience configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Slurm in large-scale HPC/AI environments. (Slurm experience is required) • Deep understanding of HPC & AI technologies and software ecosystems • Experience in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment is a plus • Ability to travel within the USA approx. 4 times per year • US citizenship with eligibility to visit US government research facilities Responsibilities • Administer, install, monitor, and maintain HPC/AI systems, including compute nodes, storage, networking, and software stacks. • Develop and maintain automation tools for system provisioning, configuration management, and monitoring. • Install, configure, and optimize job scheduling and resource management tools (e.g., Slurm). • Assist in system security, patch management, and troubleshooting operational issues. • Contribute to performance benchmarking, system tuning, and capacity planning. • Deploy and maintain commonly used HPC/AI applications, software stacks, and technologies (e.g., MPI, containers, spack, modules) • Document system administration procedures and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives. • Support researchers by providing technical expertise and resolving escalated support tickets. • Participate in vendor coordination, system procurement, and hardware/software lifecycle management.