Research Computing Engineer (AI Infrastructure and HPC)
Quick Summary
As part of a collaborative engineering team, you’ll contribute across a broad range of responsibilities that include the following: Collaborate with teammates, users,
This is a full-time position, which will report to the
Responsibilities
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Experience supporting AI/ML infrastructure, including environments used for model training, inference, experiment workflows, and large-scale data processing.
Experience with job schedulers such as Slurm, PBS, HTCondor, or LSF.
Software development experience and familiarity with HPC programming environments such as C/C++, Fortran, CUDA, MPI, or OpenMP.
DevOps experience, including Git-based workflows, CI/CD, automation, and collaborative development practices.
Experience with system deployment tools such as xCAT, Warewulf, OpenCHAMI, OpenStack/Bifrost, or MAAS.
Experience administering or supporting Kubernetes.
Experience with virtualization and containerization technologies such as VMware, Docker, Apptainer, or Podman.
Networking experience, including EVPN, BGP, and IPv6.
Experience with high-speed interconnects such as InfiniBand, HPE Slingshot, or similar HPC fabrics.
Experience with HPC or distributed storage systems such as GPFS, Lustre, Ceph, or VAST.
Monitoring and observability experience with tools such as Grafana, Graphite, Prometheus, VictoriaMetrics, or InfluxDB.
Experience with databases such as MySQL/MariaDB or PostgreSQL.
Security experience including identity and access management, single sign-on, and LDAP/Active Directory.
Familiarity with Agile project development.
Prior experience in academic research computing, research data infrastructure, or large-scale shared computing environments.
Application Instructions: To receive full consideration for the position, applications should include:
- A cover letter expressing the candidate’s interest in the role
- A current Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
Requirements
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Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
What We Offer
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Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.
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About this job
- Pay per year
- $91,488–$137,280 a year
- 69% above the $67,600 median for Other jobs on Jobera (122,652 salaries).
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- October 26, 2026
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- October 26, 2026
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