HPC Hardware Engineer

Viridien (www.viridiengroup.com) is an advanced technology, digital and Earth data company that pushes the boundaries of science for a more prosperous and sustainable future. With our ingenuity, drive and deep curiosity we discover new insights, innovations, and solutions that efficiently and responsibly resolve complex natural resource, digital, energy transition and infrastructure challenges.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team, focusing on the development, implementation, and support of our Houston Data Center infrastructure.  The ideal candidate will have demonstrable skills in High Performance Computing (HPC) and a proactive approach to data center operations.

Join us in shaping the future of HPC and Cloud technology at Viridien!

Principle Accountabilities

• Lead hardware maintenance
  • CPU/GPU high-performance computing
  • Oil immersion servers
  • Air cooled servers
  • Storage
  • Infrastructure services
  • Equipment ordering
  • Building Bill of Materials for new installations
• Lead spare parts management
• Lead hardware installation
• Data center upkeep
  • Rack cabling standards
  • IT Workshop
  • Equipment audits
• Hardware decommissioning
• Lease management
• Documentation management
• Incident management
• Problem management
• Change management
• Continual service improvement
• Lead and participate in the deployment of new systems and applications
• Participate in meetings and conference calls related to project and troubleshooting activities
• This role will be required to be on-call

Skills and Competencies

• Must be IT literate with good knowledge of Linux distributions.
• Technically proficiency in HPC system architecture
• Expert in structured cabling, data center focused.
• Expertise in diagnosing, troubleshooting and solving technical issues
• Excellent communication, presentation, customer service and team skills.
• Proven record of successful mentorship of juniors.
• Delivery focused and problem-solving attitude.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Project management skills are a plus

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• You will have a BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Computer Information Systems.
• 5+ years’ experience in data center hardware infrastructure, with at least 2 years focused on GPU systems and immersion cooling technologies.
• HPC systems architecture, compute and storage
• Project management experience is a plus
• Structured cabling
• Linux distributions

Desired Skills/Learning

• Scripting languages
• Computational thinking

Our Hiring Process

At Viridien, we are committed to delivering a respectful, inclusive, and transparent recruitment experience.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to provide individual feedback to every applicant. Only candidates whose qualifications closely match the role criteria will be contacted for an interview. We do, however, aim to share personalized feedback with those who progress to the first round of interviews and beyond.

We are also dedicated to ensuring that our hiring process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview stages, please don’t hesitate to contact your recruiter directly.

We see things differently. Diversity fuels our innovation, we value the unique ways in which we differ, and we are committed to equal employment opportunities for all professionals.