Lead HPC Engineer

Empower research changing the world as a Lead HPC Engineer. Join a globally renowned life sciences organisation tackling some of the planet’s most critical challenges—from fighting life-threatening diseases to addressing the climate crisis.

As a Lead HPC Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of designing, optimising, and managing advanced computational infrastructure. You’ll have a solid grasp of all things HPC, Linux, Slurm, and storage systems (bonus points if you’re familiar with GPFS). Your expertise will ensure the systems are reliable, scalable, and high-performing, ready to support researchers in achieving groundbreaking discoveries.

In this role, you’ll strike a balance between big-picture strategy and hands-on technical work. You’ll own the HPC roadmap, shaping its future to align with our research priorities and evolving needs. This isn’t just about maintaining systems; it’s about pushing boundaries and ensuring the infrastructure stays ahead of the curve.

As a leader, you’ll guide and mentor a talented team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. You’ll be the bridge between our researchers and technical teams, helping translate complex scientific needs into tailored, scalable solutions.

We’re looking for someone with deep expertise in HPC environments, including:
Linux systems, workload management, parallel storage, and high-speed networking. You’ll also bring strong leadership skills, inspiring and managing teams, while rolling up your sleeves to tackle technical challenges.

• Design, optimise, and manage advanced computational infrastructure
• Balance big-picture strategy and hands-on technical work
• Guide and mentor a talented team of engineers
• Translate complex scientific needs into tailored, scalable solutions

This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a vibrant, mission-driven environment where your work has a direct impact on global health and environmental challenges.