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Leidos · 3 months ago

Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Engineer

Bethesda, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$126K/yr - $228K/yr

10+ years exp

Leidos is a company that delivers innovative solutions through its diverse and talented workforce. They are seeking a highly skilled Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Engineer to design, develop, and optimize GPU clusters that power enterprise AI for mission customers, ensuring smooth integration with Linux-based systems and optimizing performance.

ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, configure, and maintain GPU Clusters

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to define and optimize architectures, ensuring they meet performance, power efficiency, and feature requirements

Work closely with AI/ML engineers to ensure smooth GPU integration with Linux-based systems

Optimize GPU drivers for compatibility, reliability, and performance

Provide regular maintenance and updates

Analyze GPU performance, identify bottlenecks, and develop strategies to improve efficiency across hardware and software layers

Build and maintain debugging tools, profiling utilities, and performance analysis software for Linux environments

Leverage scripting and configuration tools such as Bash, Python, Ansible, Puppet, and Salt

Maintain technical documentation, architectural specifications, and Linux best practices

Support ATO (Authority to Operate) and ensure compliance with federal security standards

Qualification

GPU Cluster EngineeringLinux expertiseNVIDIA GPU managementPerformance OptimizationKubernetes managementScripting BashScripting PythonCompliance knowledgeProblem-solvingCollaborationTechnical documentation

Required

Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with at least 12 years of related technical experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

10+ years of relevant systems engineering experience

Experience in managing NVIDIA GPU data center platforms. (DGX, HGX, H200, H100, L4s)

Knowledge of enterprise server components (storage/network controllers, HBA, SSDs)

Strong expertise with Linux distributions. (RHEL, Ubuntu, Oracle, and Rocky)

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate within a team

Candidate must, at a minimum, meet DoD 8570.11- IAT Level II certification requirements (currently Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP along with an appropriate computing environment (CE) certification). An IAT Level III certification would also be acceptable (CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, CCSP)

Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required OR active TS/SCI and willingness to obtain and maintain a Poly

US Citizenship is required due to the nature of the government contracts we support