Lead High Performance Computing Architect to support the development of new Full-time

Our valued client is seeking a Lead High Performance Computing (HPC) Architect to support the development of new high-performance computing (HPC) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions!

Open to all of Canada. Work is to be performed remotely with semi-regular travel required throughout the year in various cities across the country (at least once a quarter).

As the successful candidate you will provide architectural leadership & best practices for new solutions with a strong focus on HPC, supercomputing, HTC (High through-put computing), and associated technologies such as Quantum and AI computing. This is an exciting opportunity to serve as a thought leader on an ambitious team aiming to implement some of Canada’s first quantum computers!

Responsibilities:

• Lead working groups and committees in HPC, HTC, AI, and other technology streams.
• Keep up with HPC/supercomputing emerging trends and market insights, both in academia and in industry.
• Lead experimental and proof-of-concept projects to test feasibility and value of initiatives.
• Coach, mentor and guide staff and community members on matters related to HPC architecture and architecture documentation.
• Work with the vendor and stakeholder community to understand the latest HPC developments, and how they might be incorporated into enterprise services and offerings.
• Analyze requirements for new advanced research computing solutions from diverse stakeholder groups, and transform those into scalable, flexible, and resilient technical architectures.
• Perform architecture options and feasibility analysis, proactively debate alternatives with subject matter experts, and build consensus on recommended architecture within the SME community.
• Communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical staff and stakeholders and participate in enterprise training initiatives.
• Participate in a range of national and international committees and working groups, and occasional speaking engagements to provide architectural and technical expertise.

Must Have Skills:

• 10+ years experience working with complex High Performance Computing (HPC) and High Thorough-put Computing (HTC), with a strong knowledge of similar infrastructure
• Experience researching and evaluating new technology and solutions within the realm of high performance computing, supercomputing, quantum computing, Artificial Intelligence (AI) computing, storage systems, high-performance file systems, parallel workflows, networking at scale, and edge computing.
• Advanced knowledge of HPC middleware stacks including cluster management tools, job schedulers, and resources managers; such as HTCondor, Maui, Onesis, Slurm, PBS (or derivatives), OpenHPC, Rocks, etc.
• Demonstrated experience working with enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies, such as TOGAF or ITIL.
• Demonstrated experience with the research, design, modification, implementation, and deployment of HPC applications and tools

Nice-to-have Skills:

• Experience in virtualization, containerization, and public and private cloud technologies and associated management and orchestration tools.
• Cisco, Cray, Dell, HPE, or IBM training.
• Exposure to Quantum and AI technologies and workloads.
• TOGAF, ITIL, or other industry certifications.
• Bilingualism in English & French