Sobre esta vaga de Sr. HPC Systems Architect (Linux) na KLA
Company Overview
KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
This role provides senior technical leadership for the architecture, deployment, and long‑term scalability of large‑scale HPC storage and compute platforms! It owns systems end‑to‑end—from early architectural definition through full production—partnering across engineering, manufacturing, and strategic vendors to deliver highly available, high‑performance infrastructure at scale.
The scope emphasizes deep technical ownership, architectural decision‑making, and solving sophisticated infrastructure challenges in live production environments! This work directly develops critically important HPC platforms built for adaptability, scale, and operational excellence, driving real‑world impact across core products and technologies.
Job Duties, but not limited to:
- Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing support of high‑performance compute (HPC) clusters, taking accountability for system performance, reliability, and scalability
- Serve as a technical authority for HPC storage, with deep hands‑on expertise in parallel file systems such as Lustre, GPFS, and BeeGFS
- Apply sophisticated systems knowledge across CPU and GPU architectures, high‑bandwidth interconnects, and robust storage subsystems to deliver balanced, high‑performance solutions
- Lead the creation of hardware BOMs for HPC clusters, working directly with vendors and coordinating hardware release activities
- Design, configure, and optimize Linux operating systems for HPC environments.
- Translate project specifications and performance requirements into subsystem and system‑level designs, driving execution while meeting technical and schedule commitments
- Support the design, release, and transition of new systems to manufacturing and customers, providing high‑quality golden images, procedures, scripts, and documentation
- Lead EOL part re‑qualification activities to ensure long‑term system viability and supportability
Qualifications, but not limited to:
- Proven experience with HPC systems and Linux platform.
- Strong, distro‑agnostic Linux experience (Rocky, RHEL, SuSE, Ubuntu)
- Strong scripting skills in Shell and Python
- Strong understanding of HPC hardware platforms (servers, GPUs, networking, storage, BIOS/BMC)
- Advanced Linux systems knowledge (PXE/netboot, systemd, HA concepts)
- Solid networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, LDAP, HTTP)
- Experience with configuration management and automation (Salt, Ansible, Puppet, Chef, etc.)
- Interest in HPC storage
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong DevOps and automation mentality (CI/CD pipelines, Git, infrastructure as code)
- Experience with containers for HPC (Singularity, Docker)
- Monitoring and observability experience (Prometheus, Grafana)
- Familiarity with Apache/Nginx and supporting infrastructure services
Minimum Qualifications
Requires minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience.
Base Pay Range: $129,600.00 - $220,300.00 AnnuallyPrimary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLAKLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [email protected] or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.
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