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NebiusSenior Systems HPC Engineer
Nebius, a publicly listed cloud infrastructure provider for the global artificial intelligence economy, is hiring a Senior Systems HPC Engineer to join its on-site team. The…
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Nebius, a publicly listed cloud infrastructure provider for the global artificial intelligence economy, is hiring a Senior Systems HPC Engineer to join its on-site team. The company builds a full-stack artificial intelligence cloud platform that enables enterprises and developers to handle everything from data model training to production deployment without constructing large internal setups. Operating out of a Nasdaq-listed enterprise headquartered in Amsterdam with global research and development hubs, the…
Job Description
Nebius, a publicly listed cloud infrastructure provider for the global artificial intelligence economy, is hiring a Senior Systems HPC Engineer to join its on-site team. The company builds a full-stack artificial intelligence cloud platform that enables enterprises and developers to handle everything from data model training to production deployment without constructing large internal setups. Operating out of a Nasdaq-listed enterprise headquartered in Amsterdam with global research and development hubs, the organization employs over 1,500 people.
In this position, the professional will focus on building the hyperscaler platform while analyzing and optimizing massive graphics processing unit clusters where hardware and software meet. Duties span the entire technology stack, including system software, hardware, virtualization with KVM and QEMU, networking via InfiniBand and RoCE, and distributed communication layers such as MPI and NCCL. Candidates will investigate operational bottlenecks, troubleshoot performance during actual workloads like training and inference, evaluate new hardware and configurations, validate clusters, and manage complex escalations alongside hardware vendors and internal groups.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and optimize the performance of large-scale graphics processing unit clusters across hardware and software layers
- Investigate and troubleshoot performance problems of clusters running real inference and training workloads
- Evaluate and integrate new system configurations, hardware, and tuning methods through the software stack
- Handle complex performance escalations originating from internal teams and customers
- Collaborate with infrastructure groups, software engineers, and hardware vendors like NVIDIA, Intel, and Mellanox
- Contribute to cluster and hardware qualification and acceptance to verify systems meet performance expectations
Requirements
- At least five years of professional background in system-level software development emphasizing low-level programming and performance optimization
- At least three years of practical experience performing Linux system troubleshooting, performance tuning, and administration
- Deep comprehension of server architecture involving Linux operating systems and kernels, PCIe devices, network interface cards, and high-performance computing systems
- High proficiency in at least one performance-oriented programming language, such as Go, C, C++, or Python
- Authorization to work in the country of application with proof of eligibility required upon hire
Core Skills
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Opportunities for career growth and learning
- Flexibility and professional ownership
- Involvement in impactful artificial intelligence projects
- International work environment with talented teams
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What is the location and work environment for this role?
This is an on-site position. Nebius is headquartered in Amsterdam and maintains research and development hubs across North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, and Israel.
What are the primary experience requirements for this position?
Applicants must have at least five years of professional background in system-level software development focusing on low-level programming and performance optimization, alongside three years of practical Linux systems experience.
Does the hiring process include technical assessments?
Yes, coding interviews are conducted as part of the evaluation process.
What salary and benefits are provided?
The posting does not specify a concrete salary amount. Benefits include competitive compensation, career growth opportunities, flexibility, ownership, and participation in impactful artificial intelligence projects within an international environment.
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