HPC Expert / Research Software Engineer (80 - 100%)

Description du poste HPC Expert / Research Software Engineer (80 - 100%) à Ueberlandstrasse 129 8600 Dübendorf

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HPC Expert / Research Software Engineer (80 - 100%)</h1> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div>
Materials science and technology are our passion.
With our cutting-edge research, Empa's around 1,100 employees make essential contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living.
Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain.</div> <div>
The Scientific IT Team supports cutting-edge research in materials science, health, environment and technology by providing expertise in research data management, research software engineering, high-performance computing (HPC), data science and AI.<div> <div>
To strengthen our HPC and computational support capabilities, we are looking for an HPC Expert / Research Software Engineer who will serve as the primary link between Empa researchers and supercomputing resources.</div> </div> </div> <h3>
Your tasks</h3> <div>
As our HPC Expert / RSE, you will be the main point of contact for all HPC-related activities, particularly for the CSCS (Swiss National Supercomputing Centre) systems.
You will support researchers in making efficient and effective use of large-scale computational resources, optimize scientific software and help shape Empa's growing HPC and research software engineering land-scape.<br> <div>
Your Main Responsibilities&nbsp;</div> <div> <ul> <li>
Serve as the central liaison between Empa scientists and internal/external HPC resources&nbsp;</li> <li>
Onboard new users to supercomputing platforms and support them with best practices&nbsp;</li> <li>
Assist researchers in running and optimizing scientific applications on HPC systems.
For example: port and improve software (MPI, OpenMP, containerization) for large-scale computation; troubleshoot issues across the full workflow, from compilation errors to running jobs&nbsp;</li> <li>
Manage computing allocations, prepare usage reports, and ensure transparent, fair and efficient usage of shared compute resources&nbsp;</li> <li>
Contribute to scientific IT trainings (Python, Git, HPC workflows, etc.)&nbsp;</li> <li>
Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the field by participating to conferences and community events</li> </ul> </div> </div> <h3>
Your profile</h3> <div> <ul> <li>
Master's degree in computer science or an equivalent technical or scientific background required.
A PhD is a plus&nbsp;</li> <li>
Strong HPC experience is mandatory.
Parallel programming (MPI, OpenMP) and GPU computing (e.g., CUDA, OpenACC) are great added values&nbsp;</li> <li>
Solid programming skills especially in Python and C/C++&nbsp;</li> <li>
CI/CD workflows with Git
Hub/Gitlab&nbsp;</li> <li>
Solid working knowledge of Linux (terminal workflows, basic sysadmin tasks)&nbsp;</li> <li>
A background in software development and engineering is preferred (e.g., testing, de-ployment, containerization)&nbsp;</li> <li>
Knowledge of German or willingness to learn is considered an advantage</li> </ul> </div> <h3>
Our offer</h3> <div> <ul> <li>
A dynamic scientific environment at the intersection of research and digital science&nbsp;</li> <li>
Close collaboration with researchers working on impactful and interdisciplinary projects&nbsp;</li> <li>
Opportunities for professional development in HPC, RSE, and scientific computing&nbsp;</li> <li>
A supportive, friendly, and highly skilled Scientific IT team&nbsp;</li> <li>
Flexibility, autonomy and the chance to shape the future of Empa's HPC and research software engineering services</li> </ul> </div> <div>
We live a culture of inclusion and respect.
We welcome all people who are interested in innovative, sustainable and meaningful activities - that's what counts.</div> <div>
We look forward to receiving your complete online application including a letter of motivation, CV, certificates, diplomas and contact details of two reference persons.
Please submit these exclusively via our job portal.
Applications by e-mail and by post will not be considered.</div> <div>
Nadja Nenzi,<br>
Bereichspersonalleiterin / Berufsbildungskoordinatorin </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <h3>
Questions?</h3> <div> &nbsp;<br>
Dr.
Luca De Michielis <br> <br>
Head of Scientific IT<br>
ICT-Services<br> <br> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <h3>
Your future place of work</h3> <div>
Empa<br>
Ueberlandstrasse 129<br>8600 Dübendorf </div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <h3>
Empa as an employer</h3> <div> <div> <div> </div> <div>
Innovative, sustainable, meaningful activities<br> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> <div>
Creating added value for society<br> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> <div>
International, multicultural working environment<br> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> <div>
Freedom to create and develop<br> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> <div>
Culture of inclusion and respect<br> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> <div>
Excellent balance between different areas of life<br> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> <div>
Multiple award-winning and certified employer<br> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> <div>
Benefits for rail, mobile, childcare, catering, etc.<br> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <h3>
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