> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2565571-slingshot-hardware-system-administrator](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2565571-slingshot-hardware-system-administrator). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Slingshot Hardware System Administrator - **Company:** Hewlett-Packard Enterprise - **Location:** Chippewa Falls, WI, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $111,000.0 - $211,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Bash Shell, Information Systems, Software Debugging, Linux, File Systems, Integrated Development Environments, Python (Programming Language), Uptime, Supercomputing, System Testing, Scripting, High Performance Computing, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Information Technology, Slurm, Hardware Infrastructure, Network Server - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://hpe.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Jobsathpe/job/Chippewa-Falls-Wisconsin-United-States-of-America/Slingshot-Hardware-System-Administrator_1210178 ## About the Role * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent. * Typically 4-6 years experience as a system and/or network administrator and lab technician. Knowledge and Skills: * Experience working servers, networks, filesystems, Linux based operating systems. * Experience with batch compute clusters desired. (eg. LSF, Slurm) * Scripting ability: Shell/Bash, Python * Experience working in a hardware lab environment, including experience with proper safety and electrical procedures. * The ability to work well in a cooperative and transparent development environment, both within and across teams. * A willingness to work in a fast-paced environment and embrace new challenges. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Excellent organizational skills and an appetite for learning. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language. Ability to effectively communicate product architectures, design proposals and negotiate options at management levels. #unitedstates #labdebug #asic #silicon #validation #linux #sysadmin #network #networking #hpc #switch #supercomputer ## Description This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office., As Systems Administrator you will have the opportunity to be part of the team that brings High Performance Computing networking ASICs to the latest HPE supercomputers. In this role you will be responsible for hardware and software installation and updates, as well as monitoring system status to ensure maximum uptime across various development systems supporting validation of networking ASICs and software for Slingshot-based supercomputers., * Debug and fix prototype and Slingshot system issues as they occur to maximize uptime. * Work closely with Slingshot ASIC, hardware (PC board), and software teams to enable silicon validation and bring-up testing. * Maintain daily updates of development software stack on systems. * Maintain and improve existing system status reporting infrastructure. * Help debug system issues to isolate root cause of failures. * Build compute node images with latest OS versions and software stack updates. * Help administer compute cluster for system validation team. * Collaborates and communicates with management and internal partners regarding design status, project progress, and issue resolution. * Provides guidance and mentoring to less- experienced staff members. ## Related Videos - [Schroedinger's cat: Thinking in- and outside the box of quantum mechanics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/216-schroedinger-s-cat-thinking-in-and-outside-the-box-of-quantum-mechanics) - [DevOps at Netflix](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/270-devops-at-netflix) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Running Secure Life Science Research at Scale using Hybrid GPU HPC and Kubernetes 🧬](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100355-running-secure-life-science-research-at-scale-using-hybrid-gpu-hpc-and-kubernetes) - [Leading with Reliability: Applying SRE Principles to Build Stronger Engineering Organizations](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100185-leading-with-reliability-applying-sre-principles-to-build-stronger-engineering-organizations) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Top 6 Hackathons for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/263-top-6-hackathons-for-developers-in-2023) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Software Developer Salary in Austria [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/213-software-developer-salary-in-austria-2023)