HPC Specialist for Usage Analysis, User Support and Software Licensing
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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.