Helion · 2 days ago
Systems Engineer, HPC
Everett, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$135K/yr - $170K/yr
5+ years expHelion is a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant. The Systems Engineer, HPC will support advanced computational physics and engineering applications by delivering robust infrastructure solutions and managing HPC systems across on-premises and cloud environments.
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Responsibilities
Manage the availability and performance of Linux-based HPC systems across on-premises and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, boutique GPU providers)
Administer system software, including patching, updates, and OS upgrades; troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and third-party issues
Automate system configuration, monitoring, and updates using DevOps tools such as Ansible and GitHub
Install, configure, and maintain a wide range of COTS, open-source, and in-house applications; package and deploy software using environment modules
Plan and implement HPC infrastructure enhancements; communicate system issues and propose solutions to management
Collaborate with scientists and engineers on system roadmaps and feature requirements; support end users with HPC usage and performance inquiries
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience managing and administering production HPC clusters, with hands-on expertise in job schedulers (preferably Slurm)
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
Proficient in scripting (Bash, Python) and experienced with programming languages such as Fortran, C++, or R
Familiar with GPU-aware MPI, high-speed interconnects (e.g., NVLink), and supporting NVIDIA GPU-accelerated computing and GPU Direct RDMA
Experienced with HPC storage and I/O technologies (e.g., Lustre, ZFS, Parallel HDF5, ADIOS) and containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Singularity, Apptainer)
Strong understanding of Linux systems, networking, and high-performance applications, with excellent collaboration skills and a team-oriented mindset
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
Annual wellness stipend
Company
Helion
We are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.04BKey Investors
Nucor CorporationSam AltmanDustin Moskovitz
2025-01-28Series F· $425M
2023-09-27Corporate Round· $35M
2021-11-05Series E· $500M
Leadership Team
David Kirtley
Founder and CEO
Chris Pihl
Co-Founder, CTO
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