[Hiring] Senior High Performance Compute Engineer @Cerence

Role Description

Interested in having a significant impact in a dynamic industry with a high-performing global team? We’re looking for an exceptional Senior IT System Engineer who is ready to drive the future of mobility with us!

• Be a leader on a software development and system administration/devops team, working with team members around the world to deliver world-class solutions to our internal and external teams.
• Significant hands-on experience with distributed system and HPC environment.
• Experience with newest hardware for computation, training and storage.
• Experience running small projects and capable of driving feature requests and bugs to closure. Must be able to work independently when necessary.
• Participate in code/sprint reviews and assist team peers.
• 24/7 on-call as needed for emergencies and customer release windows.
• Strong proficiency in Linux and batch/shell scripting.
• Hands-on experience with the Slurm workload manager, scalable storage solutions, and troubleshooting server/hardware issues.
• Proficiency in at least one high-level programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Java).
• Experience with container development and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker) and source control systems like Git and SVN.
• Solid knowledge of HTTP protocols, Linux networking, and developing scalable solutions.
• Familiarity with collaboration and project management tools, such as Jira and Confluence.
• Knowledge of security compliance, databases, and monitoring tools is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Systems Administrator or similar role.
• 3+ years of experience in High-Performance Computing (HPC) within data center environments.
• Flexible, adaptable learner who can quickly support both cloud and on-premises solutions.
• Effective mentor for less experienced team members, fostering growth and teamwork.
• Willing to work flexible or rotating shifts as required.
• Strong communication skills in English.

Requirements

• Annual bonus opportunity.
• Insurance coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Equity-based awards for some positions and levels.
• Remote and/or hybrid work available depending on position.

Company Description

Cerence Inc. (Nasdaq: CRNC) is the global industry leader in creating unique, moving experiences for the automotive world. Spun out from Nuance in October 2019, Cerence is a new, independent company that has quickly gained traction as a leader in the automotive voice assistant space.

• Working with all of the world’s leading automakers – from Ford and Fiat Chrysler to Daimler, Audi and BMW to Geely and SAIC – to transform how a car feels, responds and learns.
• Its track record is built on more than 20 years of industry experience and leadership and more than 500 million cars on the road today across more than 70 languages.
• As Cerence looks to the future and continues an ambitious growth agenda, we need someone to join the team and help build the future of voice and AI in cars.