Systems engineer - platform automation

Ph3Systems Engineer – Platform Automation /h3 h380%-100%, Lugano, fixed-term /h3 pbThe Swiss National Supercomputing Centre (CSCS) /b develops and operates a high-performance computing and data research infrastructure that supports world-class science in Switzerland. Its user laboratory is available to domestic and international researchers in academia, industry, and the business sector. The centre is operated by ETH Zurich and has offices at its data centre in Lugano and in Zurich. /p pFor this position the work location is Lugano. /p h3Project background /h3 pAs high-performance computing, AI, and cloud technologies continue to converge; CSCS is redefining how advanced computational services are designed and delivered. Modern scientific and engineering workloads are no longer just large—they are complex, data-intensive, and highly diverse, pushing existing infrastructure to its limits. /p pWe are offering a contract binitially limited to two years /b, which will provide the opportunity to contribute to a fast-evolving AI landscape in which CSCS plays a key role and to support high-impact initiatives both nationally and internationally. This includes contributions to the Swiss AI Initiative and similar programs, such as lending support for the development and release of foundation models in the weather and climate domain. /p pThe initial two-year contract could potentially be extended or even become permanent. /p h3Job description /h3 pThe main goal of this position is to develop and manage HPC/AI services on top of a multi-tenant infrastructure. As a Platform automation engineer, you will directly contribute to the design, implementation, maintenance, and documentation of platform services to support HPC and AI. Your work will directly enhance the overall system functionality and efficiency. /p pMain duties: /p ul liInvestigating, troubleshooting, and debugging platform services and infrastructure resources /li liDeveloping, maintaining, and supporting tools and pipelines to support platforms on a geographically redundant infrastructure /li liDeveloping automations to provision, test, deploy, and monitor resources to support the needs of HPC and AI platforms /li liSupporting, documenting, and sharing knowledge of tools, and procedures /li /ul h3Profile /h3 pbYou /b should have a bachelor’s or higher degree in computer engineering, computer science, a relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. /p pbYou /b should have a sound knowledge of: /p ul liExperience in the deployment of HPC, AI, or Cloud infrastructures /li liManagement of HPC/AI services to maximize utilization of compute, storage and high speed network components /li liWorking knowledge of automation tools and frameworks, including CI/CD processes and ecosystem /li liLinux administration skills /li /ul pbExperience /b with the following is preferred, though there will be ample opportunities to learn and gain more experience with all of these skills on the job: /p ul liVersioning systems and CI/CD workflows such as ArgoCD /li liDebugging of microservices running on Kubernetes /li liPerformance monitoring and diagnostic tools for HPC/AI hardware /li liInfrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and Ansible /li /ul pbPersonal qualities: /b /p ul liSelf-motivated and proactive team player /li liStrong communication skills or interest in developing them /li liStrong problem‑solving mindset with tolerance for uncertainty and change /li liUnderstands user needs and works collaboratively to address them /li liAdaptive and willing to learn new technologies with and from others /li liComfortable tackling complex or ambiguous problems /li liComfortable admitting when you don’t know, reaching out and leveraging the right expertise when needed /li /ul pbProject management and methodology: /b /p ul liExperience with working in self-organized teams /li liFamiliarity with Agile methodology /li liExperience with test-driven development is a plus /li /ul h3We offer /h3 ul liYour job with impact: Become part of ETH Zurich, which not only supports your professional development, but also actively contributes to positive change in society /li liNumerous benefits, such as public transport season tickets and car sharing, a wide range of sports offered by the ASVZ, childcare and attractive pension benefits /li liYou can look forward to an exciting working environment, cultural diversity and attractive offers and benefits. /li liWe value the diversity of our team and, to further enhance the diversity of our workforce, we particularly encourage women to apply. /li /ul h3We value diversity and sustainability /h3 pIn line with our values, ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected. Sustainability is a core value for us – we are consistently working towards a climate-neutral future. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr