HPC Network Engineer

Do you want to tackle the biggest questions in finance with near infinite compute power at your fingertips?

G-Research is a leading quantitative research and technology firm, with offices in London and Dallas.

We are proud to employ some of the best people in their field and to nurture their talent in a dynamic, flexible and highly stimulating culture where world-beating ideas are cultivated and rewarded.

This is a hybrid role based in our new Dallas infrastructure hub where we work on the latest technologies in a cutting-edge environment.

The role

As an HPC Network Engineer you will play a critical role in leading the design, deployment and scaling of large multi-vendor, multi-protocol data centers and high-performance compute networks.

In this role, you will have broad responsibilities and freedom to analyze and solve complex problems that will require you to identify emerging technology solutions. You will work with vendors to influence roadmaps to deliver features necessary to meet the business’ requirements for scale and performance.

This role will require deep technical skills as you provide technical leadership to drive strategy and improvements, ensuring our network meets the demands for high performance, scalability and security.

You will make a significant impact by helping solve complex challenges in a dynamic, fast-moving and highly innovative environment.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

Designing, deploying and scaling large multi-vendor, multi-protocol data centre and high-performance compute networks

Creating a framework for optimizing performance and observability of HPC networks at scale

Identifying emerging technology solutions and partnering with vendors and the technical community to influence improvements and meet the performance demands of next generation networks

Optimizing for robust, high throughput and low latency network infrastructure frameworks at scale to reduce the impacts of scaling challenges, such as data gravity

Who are we looking for?

You will be passionate about automation and technology, particularly in the infrastructure space. The successful candidate should be willing to cross-train in multiple IaC technologies and methodologies.

The ideal candidate will have experience:

Demonstrable experience designing and implementing scalable, large-scale Ethernet and InfiniBand networks to support HPC architectures

Define and deliver measurable strategies at scale to optimize performance of network equipment to achieve performance requirements as defined for high performance compute and storage systems

Experience supporting multi-vendor environments as well as exploring new platforms to deliver best in class services

Experience delivering scalable solutions in a hybrid/multi-cloud ecosystem, integrating on-prem, private and public cloud solutions

In-depth knowledge of network routing and switching technologies, such as BGP, OSPF, EVPN and VXLAN, and implementing best practices for them

Proficiency with Linux-based environments and in scripting languages, such as Python, Bash or PowerShell for automation

In-depth knowledge of RoCE and InfiniBand protocols

Excellent ability to distill technically complex and complicated issues into clear and concise terms

Why should you apply?

Market-leading compensation plus annual discretionary bonus

Lunch provided in the office (via GrubHub)

Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance

Excellent paid time off allowance of 25 days

Sick days, military leave, and family and medical leave

Generous 401(k) plan

16-weeks’ fully paid parental leave

Medical and Prescription, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance

Employee Assistance and Wellness programs

Generous relocation allowance and support

Great selection of office snacks, and hot and cold drinks

Free on-site gym and car parking

This role is employed through our US affiliate

G-Research is committed to cultivating and preserving an inclusive work environment. We are an ideas-driven business and we place great value on diversity of experience and opinions.

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