HPC Platform Specialist

Do you want to be part of a dynamic, international community working on groundbreaking projects on the next generation supercomputer LUMI-AI? At CSC, we offer unparalleled growth opportunities, a supportive and inclusive environment, and the chance to work on the future of research and learning. Join us today! The Customer Account Management and User Support (CAMUS) team at CSC is now looking for 2 HPC Platform Specialists to develop and maintain services on the upcoming LUMI-AI Supercomputer in terms of computing environment development and support, and configuration and customization of tenants. Our team is responsible for providing all levels of end-user support from helpdesk & operations to technical troubleshooting & basic porting and deep optimization, scaling & engineering. In this end-user-facing role, you will develop, maintain, and support services deployed on the LUMI-AI system, helping researchers and developers get the most out of the platform. You will work closely with computing environment and end-user support specialists, as well as the system admin team responsible for maintaining the system itself. Your key responsibilities include:

• Working with users to understand their needs and turning them into practical, well-supported service solutions
• Developing and supporting end-user applications
• Configuring and customizing tenant environments
• Cluster management and job scheduling system Slurm operator

What we expect

• Core Competences and Key Skills
• Technical Core Competencies
• Operating systems, programming and scripting: Linux and command line proficiency, strong command of shell scripting (Bash), Python, and compiled languages like C/C++, alongside parallel programming standards like MPI (Message Passing Interface)
• Software Environment Management: Familiarity with deploying scientific software via environment modules using tools like Lmod, EasyBuild, or Spack.
• Containerization: Experience using containers for HPC workflows, including Singularity/Apptainer
• Workload & Resource Schedulers: Hands-on experience managing HPC job schedulers and workload managers like Slurm
• High-Speed Networking & Interconnects such as high-speed Ethernet systems
• Parallel File Systems: Hands-on knowledge of high-throughput storage architectures such as IBM Spectrum Scale (GPFS).
• Professional and Soft Skills
• Analytical Troubleshooting: Exceptional root-cause analysis skills
• Communication: Ability to bridge the gap between deep technical infrastructure realities and academic or commercial HPC users
• Continuous Learning: Drive to keep pace with emerging supercomputing trends
• Education
• MSc or PhD
• Work Experience
• General knowledge of the Finnish and European research field, as well as strong knowledge of the research process
• Proven experience administrating and managing HPC systems
• Experience in end-user support and a customer-centric attitude
• Computer science or scientific domain expertise in a field utilizing HPC
• Experience working in an international environment

What we offer At CSC, our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits designed to support both their professional and personal lives. We offer flexible working hours and the option for remote work, making it easier to balance work and daily life. Our comfortable workspaces in Keilaniemi, Espoo, and Renforsin Ranta, Kajaani, are designed to facilitate both teamwork and tasks that require quiet concentration. We provide comprehensive occupational healthcare services, comprehensive health insurance, and remote work insurance. Employees can take advantage of a lunch benefit during the workday, and we support recreational activities with sports and cultural benefits. Please send your application by November 25, 2026. The recruitment process will include interviews and a work personality assessment. Interviews may begin already during the application period, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Diversity is part of who we are, and we continuously work to ensure the diversity and equality of our workplace. We encourage all skilled applicants regardless of background to apply for the position. We only process applications submitted through our official recruitment system. Applications sent by email will not be considered for data protection reasons. If you have any questions regarding the position, please get in touch with Emmanuel Ory, Development Manager, emmanuel.ory(at)csc.fi, +358 469203273, Friday 13 November 10-12 EET and Friday 20 November 10-12 EET. Who are we? We work together for the future of research and learning through advanced technology. Our competence is the platform on which our society researches, learns and remembers. With us, you get to do meaningful work for the digitalisation of Finnish society, not forgetting significant international cooperation projects. CSC is a non-profit special assignment company owned by the Finnish government and Finnish higher education institutions. We build digital solutions for data management, scientific computing, and education that enable researchers, learners, and companies to understand the world. Our company’s key resource is our curious personnel with a willingness to learn, and their well-being at work is very important to us. As a community, we work to ensure that well-being, diversity and inclusiveness are embedded in our culture and practices. CSC – Jobs for Brilliant Minds