Performance Engineer Jobs in San Jose, CA

Introduction to the job

We are seeking a highly motivated High Performance Computing (HPC) Engineer to design, develop, deploy, and maintain cutting-edge computing platforms that enable advanced image processing, simulation, machine learning, and data-intensive applications. The HPC Engineer will work across hardware, software, networking, and infrastructure domains to ensure scalable, reliable, and high-performance computing solutions that support next-generation products and engineering workloads.

The ideal candidate combines strong Linux systems expertise with experience in large-scale compute infrastructure, parallel computing, performance optimization, and cross-functional collaboration.

Role and responsibilities

• Candidates should have good domain knowledge in High-Performance Computing, script language(Shell, Python), Linux administrator, operating systems (Linux, Windows), computer network

• Distributed file systems (Lustre/NFS), virtualization and containerization related experience is a plus

• Configuration and maintenance of the HPC computer rack/hardware. Professionally resolve hardware issues

• HPC Rack, Build, cable, configure, and provision Linux kernel, windows server.

• HPC Operating System Installation/provision - Windows Server, Linux, Unix.

• Troubleshooting and resolving hardware problems on Linux cluster hardware and networking equipment and applying logical methods of resolution

• Preventive maintenance of cluster hardware

• Web Server and Database installation experience a plus

• Must be willing to learn quickly, multitask, and work in a fast pace environment.

Education and experience

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.

2-3 work experience in relevant technical field.

Skills

• Operating systems: Linux, Windows

• Hands-on HPC hardware knowledge

• Programming language: Python, Shell

• Virtualization and containerization

• Computer network

• Distributed file systems

• Network switch topology

Other information

On-site, up to 10% travel.

The current base annual salary range for this role is currently:

Pay scales are determined by role, level, location and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors that that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and pay relative to other team members.

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