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Berkeley Lab · 4 months ago

Dev Ops Engineer

Berkeley, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$148K/yr - $250K/yr

8+ years exp

Berkeley Lab is seeking a Dev Ops Engineer to join its NERSC Division. In this role, you will help architect, deploy, configure, and operate large-scale high-performance computing systems, collaborating with teams to develop innovative solutions that enhance scientific discovery.

Research

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Participate in team-oriented agile development and management process for HPC systems using languages like Go, Rust and Python

Develop and maintain APIs to securely expose system functionality to end users

Automate common tasks and processes to continuously improve HPC systems management

Analyze system issues and develop solutions to improve end-user experience

Be part of a team that installs, tests, maintains and manages HPC systems

Assist with technology evaluation of systems and system architecture

Work with vendors to prioritize, develop and enhance their technologies in order to better meet the needs of our users

Be part of team providing on-call rotation for 24x7 HPC system support

Work on and resolve complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors

Exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results

Determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel

Network with key contacts outside own area of expertise

Provide leadership and technical guidance to group members, and members of other groups at NERSC

Recommend and lead implementation and deployment efforts for system improvements that enhance reliability, stability, usability, performance and security

Identify and evaluate emerging HPC technologies and explore new features that would create new capabilities and enhance system performance and usability

Participate in working/user/advocacy groups and represent NERSC and its interests to the broader HPC community

Work at a higher level of independence while carrying out work assignment

Work on and solve significant and issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors

Qualification

Linux systems programmingHigh-performance computing (HPC)Python programmingKubernetes operationsInfrastructure as codeGitlabGithub CIAgile processCommunicationTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or equivalent experience

Minimum of 2 years of experience with systems programming in Linux environment or management of large-scale Linux-based systems in a high-performance computing, cloud computing, or hyper-scale environment

Experience with C, bourne shell, and Python3 programming languages

Typically requires a minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 8 years and a Master's degree; or equivalent experience

Demonstrated excellent systems programming skills and strong knowledge of Linux internals

Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in large projects, and contribute to an active and respectful intellectual environment

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways and derive technical solutions in a collaborative environment to meet end user requirements or needs

Ability to network and collaborate with key contacts outside own area of expertise

Ability to work on and resolve significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles

Ability to exercise independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results