Lead HPC Engineer

We are seeking a Lead HPC Engineer to automate and modernize infrastructure, focusing on Windows Workspaces and Linux HPC environments.

HPC is the engine behind simulation-driven product development, directly impacting time-to-market and engineering productivity across R&D operations. In this role, you will modernize the current platform to alleviate pain points and deploy it across new accounts, supporting critical engineering workloads.

Responsibilities

• Lead the modernization of existing HPC infrastructure to alleviate current pain points and deploy solutions in new accounts
• Design and manage Multi-AZ elastic deployments to support simulation-driven product development
• Administer and optimize HPC compute environments running PBS scheduler (v20.0.1)
• Support primary engineering workloads, including Ansys, Abaqus, LS-DYNA, and MATLAB
• Manage Windows Virtual Desktops supporting Ansys, CREO, and NX applications
• Transition virtual desktops to Amazon WorkSpaces and/or NICE DCV on PCS
• Implement scalable compute orchestration using Parallel Computing Service (PCS)
• Deploy and maintain front-end portals such as NICE EnginFrame, EF Portal, or Open OnDemand for job submission, monitoring, and administration
• Architect storage solutions leveraging FSx for Lustre, FSx for Windows, EFS, and NetApp ONTAP
• Enable high-performance remote desktop services with GPU visualization capability
• Collaborate with R&D engineering teams to improve productivity and reduce time-to-market

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in high-performance computing (HPC) and cluster technologies
• At least 1 year of relevant leadership experience
• Expertise in Linux and Microsoft Windows system administration
• Proficiency in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
• Background in PBS scheduler and HPC job orchestration
• Skills in scalable storage solutions, including FSx for Lustre, FSx for Windows, and EFS
• Understanding of Multi-AZ elastic cloud deployments
• Familiarity with HPC portals such as NICE EnginFrame, EF Portal, or Open OnDemand
• Capability to support engineering workloads, including Ansys, Abaqus, and LS-DYNA
• Competency in GPU visualization and high-performance remote desktop technologies
• Excellent command of written and spoken English (B2+ level)

Nice to have

• Familiarity with LDAP

Benefits

We connect like-minded people

• Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
• Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
• Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
• Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
• Corporate and social events

We invest in your growth

• Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
• Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
• Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
• Free English classes with certified teachers

We cover it all

• Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
• Comprehensive medical & family care package
• Five trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
• Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)

We connect like-minded people:

• Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
• Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
• Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
• Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
• Corporate and social events

We invest in your growth:

• Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
• Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
• Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
• Free English classes with certified teachers

• Discounts in local language schools, including offline courses for the Uzbek language

We cover it all:

• Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
• Medical & family care package
• Four trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
• Discounts for fitness clubs, dance schools and sports programs
• Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)

We connect like-minded people:

• Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
• Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
• Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
• Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
• Corporate and social events

We invest in your growth:

• Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
• Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
• Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
• Free English classes with certified teachers
• Discounts in local language schools, including online courses for the Kazakh language

We cover it all:

• Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
• Medical & family care package
• Six trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
• Coverage of psychology sessions of your choice
• Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)
• Housing support program: preferential mortgage access via Otbasy Bank partnership

We connect like-minded people:

• Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
• Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
• Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
• Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
• Corporate and social events

We invest in your growth:

• Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
• Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
• Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
• Free English classes with certified teachers

We cover it all:

• Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
• Medical & family care package
• Six trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
• Coverage of psychology sessions of your choice
• Discounts for fitness clubs and sports programs
• Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)

We connect like-minded people

• Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
• Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your home
• Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
• Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
• Corporate and social events

We invest in your growth

• Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
• Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
• Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
• Free English classes with certified teachers

We cover it all

• Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
• Comprehensive medical & family care package
• Four trust days per year for personal needs
• Discounts for fitness clubs
• Benefits package (hotels, restaurants, stores and services)