HPC Specialist for Usage Analysis, User Support and Software Licensing

Karlsruher Institut für Technologie
Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
25 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English, German
Experience level
Intermediate
Compensation
€ 73K

Job location

Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany

Tech stack

API
Databases
Data Integration
Linux
Integrated Development Environments
SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse
Scientific Computating
Usage Analysis
Software Licensing
High Performance Computing
Usage Tracking
Information Technology

Job description

  • Providing, maintaining and optimizing scientific and technical software on Linux-based HPC systems and advising researchers on the efficient use of parallel applications.
  • Managing license quotas of commercial scientific software and further developing license-manager-based processes in HPC environments.
  • Analyzing and resolving complex issues related to the operation and use of scientific software on high-performance computers.
  • Installing, porting and evaluating scientific software on novel architectures (e.g. ARM-based systems or GPU-accelerated platforms).
  • Analyzing HPC system usage and scientific software usage, building and maintaining central statistics and evaluation structures, and linking usage data with scientific computing projects to support needs-based license planning and the further development of HPC services.
  • Supporting the review process for scientific computing time allocations and contributing to the development of user support processes and services.
  • Creating documentation and contributing to workshops and training courses., The "KIT-Family +" program assists you in reconciling work and family life by offering childcare services, holiday activities, a parent-child office space, and assistance with caring for relatives.

Stay Healthy

Under the motto "Fit at KIT - Body, Mind and Soul," we promote your well-being through fitness classes, mental-health programmes, and regular preventive health examinations.

Individualised Extra Benefits

Enjoy a corporate pension (VBL), a €25 monthly contribution toward a JobTicket BW, plus a broad selection of cultural and recreational programmes.

Requirements

  • University degree (Master's or equivalent) in natural sciences, engineering, computational sciences, computer science or mathematics.
  • Solid practical experience in using and installing scientific software on parallel high-performance computing systems.
  • Proven experience in high-performance computing (HPC), particularly with batch systems, parallel jobs and Linux-based workflows.
  • Knowledge of databases, statistics and usage data, as well as experience with APIs for system and data integration.
  • Working knowledge of Linux operating systems, software license managers and software development environments.
  • Good command of English; basic German skills or willingness to acquire them.
  • High degree of initiative, analytical thinking, results orientation and ability to work in a team

Benefits & conditions

Science for Impact

Engage with topics of societal relevance - in an excellent scientific environment that enables change.

Flexible Working Hours

Take advantage of flexible-hours schemes, remote-work options, part-time models, and a 30-day annual leave entitlement to achieve an optimal work-life balance.

Career-Building and Developmental Opportunities

We provide you with a structured onboarding program, a broad spectrum of continuing-education options, and personalised support, thereby fostering your individual growth.

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