HPC Systems Engineer (m/f/div)

The Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems (MPI-IS) is a leading research organization located in Stuttgart and Tübingen that focuses on artificial intelligence (AI), including machine learning, computer vision, and robotics. For this global organization that is pushing the boundaries of AI with cutting-edge high-performance computing, they are looking for an HPC Systems Engineer, starting as soon as possible.

Roles & Responsibilities

The position is part of the Central Scientific Facility (CSF) “Scientific Computing” (https://is.mpg.de/scientific-computing), which provides high-performance computing resources and expertise to enable cutting-edge research at the institute. The CSF Scientific Computing team—a tech-loving group that values openness, fresh ideas, and close collaboration—operates a state-of-the-art GPU cluster with more than 1200 GPUs, serving as a critical backbone for advancing ground-breaking research in AI.

Possible tasks include:

• Build, administer, optimize, and maintain Linux-based HPC/GPU cluster and storage systems for maximum performance and reliability.
• Support researchers with software setup, job scheduling, and system optimization.
• Implement security, data management, and scalable computing solutions in collaboration with research teams.
• Document configurations and provide user training and support.

Education & Experience

Required:

• Strong Linux system administration skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English to collaborate with teams and document technical processes.
• Problem-solving abilities and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with parallel computing, job schedulers, and high-speed networking.
• Experience with storage technologies (e.g., Lustre, BeeGFS, NFS).
• Knowledge of virtualization/containerization (e.g., Docker, Apptainer/Singularity).
• Automation and configuration management (e.g., Ansible).
• Programming and scripting skills (e.g., Python, C/C++, Bash).

Their offer

• A dynamic and international environment at a world-class institute.
• Access to cutting-edge computing resources and collaboration with top scientists.
• Competitive salary and benefits according to TVöD (collective agreement for the public sector) guidelines.
• Professional development opportunities and a supportive workplace culture.
• Flexible working hours and a healthy work life balance.
• Full-time position at the Tübingen site of the institute as part of the Central Scientific Facility “Scientific Computing”. Initially limited to two years with the possibility of transition to a permanent position.

Application

Be part of groundbreaking AI discoveries at MPI-IS—apply today!

To apply, please submit your CV and a short cover letter via their application portal.

For more information about the technical aspects of the position, contact Jojumon Kavalan at jojumon.kavalan@tuebingen.mpg.de.

For general inquiries, please contact jobs@vw.is.mpg.de.

The position will be open until filled.

Preference will be given to the applications received by 15.05.2025.

The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals. The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in its workforce in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.