McLaren Racing Ltd
Graduate, HPC Systems Engineer

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Company Description
At McLaren, our mission is to set the standard for high performance in sport. And everyone, in every part of the team, has a role to play. So if you want to test your ideas with the world watching... And measure your progress in milliseconds... And play your part in racing history... You belong here. High performance starts with you.
Job Description
We are looking for a High Performance Computing (HPC) Systems Engineer to join our HPC team and help maintain a high-end service that meets the very demanding requirements of the McLaren Racing’s computational engineering environment. This includes managing and optimising advanced computing environments that support Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), FEA (Finite Element Analysis), simulation, AI workloads and other advanced technologies.
This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative high technology environment, focusing on pure performance and exploring a diverse range of new hardware and software technologies in supercomputing.
This role is primarily infrastructure based, although the team provides a wide range of services including software development, there could be opportunities to move in the future. If you are an IT Graduate looking for your first role in IT Infrastructure, Linux Enthusiast, or Linux Systems Administrator looking to broaden your skill set, or make a move into high performance computing this role might be of interest to you.
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What You'll Do:
- Responsible for the day-to-day operational support of the McLaren Racing HPC estate: manage and solve any hardware and software issues that may arise. (Systems Administration)
- Assist in hardware and software upgrade programmes to implement new technologies.
- Identify bottlenecks and assist in maximising performance of our HPC applications.
- Provide Linux advice and support to Racing engineers and HPC users.
- Keep abreast of latest HPC and industry developments and investigate the suitability of newly available technologies, including but not limited to: new CPU/GPU technologies, HMB, memory and high-speed interconnects, web-based software technologies and parallel high performance computing application tuning & optimization.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of Linux (Mandatory)
- Knowledge of HPC hardware including clusters, storage and interconnects
- HPC/Linux system and package management tools
- Administration and use of HPC batch job schedulers.
- Computer architecture, CPU, GPU, Memory and I/O subsystem knowledge
- Strong python and/or shell scripting and debugging
- Storage knowledge, HPC parallel file system and general file sharing protocols
- Networking skills
- Knowledge and experience of Virtualisation & Visualisation (VDI)
- System and infrastructure monitoring tools
- Developed and maintained automation using DevOps/CI tools and processes
- Familiar with databases: both SQL and no-SQL
- Documentation skills


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Personal Attributes:
- Degree in related subject such as Computer Science, or industry certification
- Have excellent problem-solving skills and analytical approach, with attention to detail.
- Self-starter, able to identify requirements independently, then make proposals for solutions.
- A team player but with the initiative to make own decisions and work with minimal supervision.
- Aptitude to learn from others, share knowledge with others, and promote continuous improvement of our processes.
- High level of personal commitment, occasional availability on weekends and out of hours may be required.
- Good communication skills.
Additional Information
Success in racing comes from bringing together talented people with different skills, perspectives and experiences. We're committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels supported and empowered to deliver their best work.
Every role has the potential to drive high performance. You'll be part of a team united by a shared ambition to push boundaries and embody our racing mindset. We invest in our people through opportunities to develop and grow, creating an environment where individuals and teams can thrive.
Alongside a range of wellbeing initiatives and development opportunities, we're committed to helping you build a rewarding career and make your mark at McLaren Racing.
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