Viridien · 3 months ago
HPC Hardware Architect
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expViridien is an advanced technology company focused on digital and Earth data solutions for a sustainable future. They are seeking an experienced HPC Hardware Architect to design and implement high-performing HPC compute and storage systems while collaborating with clients and vendors to optimize performance and cost efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Design and architect scale-out compute environments (GPU and CPU) tailored to Viridien’s HPC workloads
Work closely with clients to understand future HPC requirements and design customized architectures that meet their needs
Partner with hardware and storage vendors to co-develop and optimize HPC systems, ensuring performance, reliability, and cost efficiency
Conduct benchmarking and validation of proposed HPC solutions
Serve as a technical expert and escalation point for advanced HPC hardware and integration issues
Oversee the deployment of new HPC systems into production environments, ensuring smooth transitions and performance optimization
Stay current with emerging technologies in compute, storage, and interconnect to guide long-term architecture strategy
Capture, document, and share best practices with operations and engineering teams across Viridien
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in a STEM field (Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or equivalent)
5+ years of experience in designing and implementing large-scale HPC compute and storage architectures
Proven expertise in GPU- and CPU-based system design, including high-density and accelerator-integrated environments
Strong hands-on knowledge of hardware components, from processors to interconnects
Experience with high-performance storage systems (e.g., Lustre, Ceph, BeeGFS)
Solid understanding of Linux environments and related ecosystems
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Highly motivated, curious, and eager to learn emerging HPC technologies
Preferred
Experience collaborating across multi-disciplinary and vendor teams
Knowledge of networking and interconnect technologies (InfiniBand, Ethernet fabrics)
Familiarity with HPC monitoring, benchmarking, and tuning tools
Exposure to cloud-based HPC or hybrid architectures is a plus
Benefits
3 weeks’ vacation to recharge, 3 personal days and 8 sick days for you to use when you need it the most
A hybrid and flexible work schedule
Relaxed dress code policy
Excellent 401k match program (we’ll match your 5% contribution up to 7%!)
Parental leave program – Viridien offers eligible moms and dads paid time off to bond with their new child
Medical, dental, vision, supplemental benefits available and so much more
Wellness Program
State-of-the-art Fitness Center
Company
Viridien
Viridien is a leader in cutting-edge geoscience.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.04BKey Investors
Onex
2025-03-10Post Ipo Debt· $958.25M
2004-11-05Post Ipo Equity· $85M
1981-01-01IPO
Leadership Team
Sophie Zurquiyah
Group Chair and CEO
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