Genentech
Senior HPC Engineer - Applications
Genentech, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
The PositionWe advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love.
Are you a High-Performance Computing (HPC) Engineer who would like to help advance new treatments for cancer and infectious diseases? The gCS Infrastructure and Architecture team (gCS I & A) is looking for a talented and motivated Senior HP Engineer to join us in supporting and building the next-generation platforms for scientific applications and workflows on our on-premises and public cloud-based HPC platforms. This opportunity will utilize and build on your prior experience building, testing, delivering, and supporting scientific computing software in HPC environments. The work will require technical leadership across globally distributed teams, advocacy for best engineering practices, and some hands-on software development.
Our gCS I & A team is integral in empowering our scientists. We support cutting-edge research through the development and operation of a variety of foundational technology platforms and systems. This includes high-performance computing (HPC), cloud platforms, modern software development tools, petabyte-scale storage, and advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence systems.
The Opportunity:
Common open source and commercial scientific software codes used in HPC
High-level programming languages used in science, including Python and R
Self-service software environment management tools, including conda, mamba, and pip/venv
Workflow managers, such as Nextflow and Snakemake
Coach and train other members of the support teams as needed to grow the team's ability to support the scientific community on new software capabilities
Work directly with and support HPC users
Collaborate with internationally distributed teams
Apply and advocate for engineering best practices
Communicate effectively in both written and verbal form to non-technical audiences
Who You Are:
4+ years of related experience supporting scientific computing and/or high-performance computing (HPC) platforms
4+ years of education (or equivalent experience) with computer science, information systems, engineering, or life/physical sciences preferred
Experience compiling, delivering, and supporting software codes on an HPC cluster
Solid engineering and coding skills, and ability to write quality code/scripts. Prior experience with Python and Bash is a must
Solid understanding of Linux operating system fundamentals
Basic understanding of HPC schedulers, job optimization, and best practices
Experience in working with source control management systems such as Git
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with software packaging tools such as EasyBuild, Spack, and Homebrew
Experience with DevOps software engineering practices, including continuous integration and testing frameworks
Experience with software distribution solutions such as the CernVM File System
Experience with public cloud platforms and managed services
Experience as a product owner or technical lead at the team or project level
Prior experience in the Pharma/Biotech industry
For a strong candidate, we are open to this being a remote-based opportunity.
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $126,700 - $235,300. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.
Genentech is an equal opportunity employer, and we embrace the increasingly diverse world around us. Genentech prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status and veteran status.
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Are you a High-Performance Computing (HPC) Engineer who would like to help advance new treatments for cancer and infectious diseases? The gCS Infrastructure and Architecture team (gCS I & A) is looking for a talented and motivated Senior HP Engineer to join us in supporting and building the next-generation platforms for scientific applications and workflows on our on-premises and public cloud-based HPC platforms. This opportunity will utilize and build on your prior experience building, testing, delivering, and supporting scientific computing software in HPC environments. The work will require technical leadership across globally distributed teams, advocacy for best engineering practices, and some hands-on software development.
Our gCS I & A team is integral in empowering our scientists. We support cutting-edge research through the development and operation of a variety of foundational technology platforms and systems. This includes high-performance computing (HPC), cloud platforms, modern software development tools, petabyte-scale storage, and advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence systems.
The Opportunity:
Common open source and commercial scientific software codes used in HPC
High-level programming languages used in science, including Python and R
Self-service software environment management tools, including conda, mamba, and pip/venv
Workflow managers, such as Nextflow and Snakemake
Coach and train other members of the support teams as needed to grow the team's ability to support the scientific community on new software capabilities
Work directly with and support HPC users
Collaborate with internationally distributed teams
Apply and advocate for engineering best practices
Communicate effectively in both written and verbal form to non-technical audiences
Who You Are:
4+ years of related experience supporting scientific computing and/or high-performance computing (HPC) platforms
4+ years of education (or equivalent experience) with computer science, information systems, engineering, or life/physical sciences preferred
Experience compiling, delivering, and supporting software codes on an HPC cluster
Solid engineering and coding skills, and ability to write quality code/scripts. Prior experience with Python and Bash is a must
Solid understanding of Linux operating system fundamentals
Basic understanding of HPC schedulers, job optimization, and best practices
Experience in working with source control management systems such as Git
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with software packaging tools such as EasyBuild, Spack, and Homebrew
Experience with DevOps software engineering practices, including continuous integration and testing frameworks
Experience with software distribution solutions such as the CernVM File System
Experience with public cloud platforms and managed services
Experience as a product owner or technical lead at the team or project level
Prior experience in the Pharma/Biotech industry
For a strong candidate, we are open to this being a remote-based opportunity.
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $126,700 - $235,300. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.
Genentech is an equal opportunity employer, and we embrace the increasingly diverse world around us. Genentech prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status and veteran status.
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