Since 1962, Bavarian universities and research institutions have relied on the IT expertise of the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities. When it comes to the digital transformation of science, we are traditionally ahead of the game.

Development and optimization of workflows for AHPC and cloud environments
Installation and maintenance of AI applications on HPC and cloud systems
Automation and integration of HPC processes and tools
Collaboration with researchers to customize workflows for specific applications
Support in the implementation of HPC standards and best practices
Documentation of processes, solutions and workflows

Degree in computer science, computational science, mathematics, physics or related disciplines
Experience with HPC environments and scheduling technologies (SLURM, FLUX)
Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Bash)
Knowledge of machine learning/AI workflows
Knowledge of interactive cloud environments (Jupyter)
Experience in dealing with parallel and distributed compute systems

Preferred Qualifications:

Understanding of optimization techniques for high-performance computing
Experience with container technologies (Docker, Singularity, Kubernetes)
Experience working with scientists and engineers in academia or industry
Experience with cloud-based HPC solutions
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools
Knowledge of workflow management tools (e.g. Airflow or Nextflow)
Experience with data management in large computing environments

Area

High-Performance Computing

Working time

full time (40 hrs) / part-time possible

flexible working model with electronic time recording

Term of the contract

31.12.2026, a further employment is intended

Remuneration

up to E 13, see Entgelttabelle TV-L

Annual leave / compensatory time off

30 days

(24.12. + 31.12. additionally day off)

Overtime is compensated by additional time off

Further trainings

Individual support for in-service training and further education

Mobile work

up to 60% of work time, when applicable

Benefits

e.g. bus and subway (U6) on the doorstep, free parking, pension plan of the Versorgungsanstalt des Bundes und der Länder (VBL), state-of-the-art work equipment

What can you find with us?

Are you looking for a multifaceted and intellectually stimulating position in a dynamic, cooperative and innovative work environment? Then LRZ is the place to be for you! Here at LRZ a collegial, appreciative work environment meets an international crowd of experts who work together to advance IT services for ground-breaking research. We offer flexible work schemes for an optimal work-life balance. Our staff values their creative leeway. As an institute of the Bavarian Academy of Science and Humanities we offer all the benefits of public service. And of course, no wishes remain unfulfilled at the LRZ in terms of technical equipment. We share experiences, constantly review and improve our processes, and are proud that our service-quality and data-security are regularly certified and rated highly.

We actively promote diversity and welcome applications from talented individuals, regardless of cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, gender and sexual identity, physical abilities, religion and age. We give priority to applications from people with disabilities who are equally qualified (SGB IX).

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Leibniz-Rechenzentrum (LRZ) der Bayerischen Akademie der Wissenschaften jobs

Application Specialist for Workflows on Cloud and HPC Systems (f/m/d)