Job Title: HPC Network Architect – Data Center SpecialistLocation: Anywhere in EUEmployment Type: Full-time / Part time / ContractDepartment: IT Infrastructure / High Performance ComputingPosition Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled HPC Network Architect with strong experience in data center infrastructure to design, implement, and optimize high-performance networking solutions. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical knowledge of HPC workloads, low-latency/high-bandwidth networking (e.g., InfiniBand, RoCE), and scalable data center architectures. You will collaborate with system architects, data scientists, and IT operations teams to ensure robust, high-throughput computing environments that support demanding applications in research, AI/ML, simulations, and data analytics.Key Responsibilities:Design and architect end-to-end HPC network infrastructures, including interconnects, fabric topologies, and routing strategies.Define and implement high-speed, low-latency networks (e.g., InfiniBand, RoCE, 100/400GbE).Integrate HPC clusters into modern data center environments with high availability and scalability.Develop and maintain network policies, security models, and monitoring tools for HPC environments.Evaluate emerging networking technologies and recommend enhancements to improve performance and efficiency.Collaborate with data center engineers on power, cooling, cabling, and space planning for HPC systems.Troubleshoot and resolve network bottlenecks and performance issues in large-scale compute environments.Work with vendors and OEMs to ensure proper support and integration of HPC networking equipment.Document network designs, configurations, and procedures.Qualifications:Required:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.8+ years of experience in network engineering, with 3+ years in HPC environments.Strong hands-on experience with InfiniBand, Ethernet (40/100/400GbE), RDMA, RoCE.Expertise in network design, fabric management, and traffic optimization for HPC workloads.Experience with data center design, power/cooling planning, and rack integration.Familiarity with Linux system administration and automation (e.g., Ansible, Python, Bash).Solid understanding of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, multicast, QoS, and software-defined networking.Preferred:Experience with Slurm, PBS, or other HPC job schedulers.Familiarity with cloud and hybrid HPC models (e.g., AWS ParallelCluster, Azure CycleCloud).Certifications such as CCNP/CCIE, HCIA/HCIP, or equivalent. #J-18808-Ljbffr