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GPU Systems Engineer 4

Bethesda, MD, US • Posted 2 days ago • Updated 8 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $187,181.44 - 212,138.97 per year

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Skills

FOCUS
Operating Systems
Computer Networking
Computer Hardware
Debugging
Performance Analysis
Bash
Python
Ansible
Puppet
Technical Writing
Regulatory Compliance
Management
SAN
Linux
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Ubuntu
Oracle
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Collaboration
Government Contracts
Kubernetes
Computer Cluster Management
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning (ML)
Workflow
Orchestration
GPU
Virtualization
Cloud Computing
Grafana
Scheduling
LSF
DoD
Security+
Customer Engagement
Cisco Certifications
GSEC
SSCP
Security Clearance
Continuous Integration
Business Development
PPO
Point Of Sale
HMO
Life Insurance
Taxes
Apache Flex

Summary

Requisition ID: 2502
Standard Title: Senior GPU Systems Engineer
Required Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI
Location: Bethesda, MD
Work Type: On-Site
Shift: First
Referral Eligibility: Eligible
U.S. Citizenship Required? Yes

Pay Range

$187,181.44 - $212,138.97 Annually

Position Summary

Support enterprise AI mission systems by designing, developing, and optimizing GPU clusters, with deep focus on operating systems, hardware, GPU platforms, and high-speed networking in a secure customer environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Design, configure, and maintain GPU clusters.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to define and optimize architectures for performance, power efficiency, and required features.
Work closely with AI/ML engineers to integrate GPUs with Linux-based systems.
Optimize GPU drivers for compatibility, reliability, and performance.
Analyze GPU performance, identify bottlenecks, and develop strategies to improve efficiency across hardware and software layers.
Build and maintain debugging tools, profiling utilities, and performance analysis software for Linux environments.
Leverage Bash, Python, Ansible, Puppet, and Salt for tooling and automation.
Maintain technical documentation, architectural specifications, and Linux best practices.
Support ATO activities and ensure compliance with federal security standards.

Required Qualifications

Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of ten years of experience in the category field.
Experience managing NVIDIA GPU data center platforms, including DGX, HGX, H200, H100, and L4s.
Knowledge of enterprise server components, including storage/network controllers, HBAs, and SSDs.
Strong expertise with Linux distributions, including RHEL, Ubuntu, Oracle, and Rocky.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate within a team.
Meet DoD 8570.11 IAT Level II certification requirements at a minimum; IAT Level III is also acceptable.
U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the government contracts supported.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Kubernetes cluster management and AI/ML workflow orchestration, including Argo, Airflow, and Kubeflow.
Familiarity with GPU virtualization and cloud computing.
Experience with Prometheus and Grafana for monitoring.
Knowledge of distributed resource scheduling systems such as Slurm, LSF, or similar tools.

Required Education and Experience Equivalency
EducationYears of ExperienceHigh School Diploma/GEDNot ApplicableAssociates DegreeNot ApplicableBachelors' Degree10Masters' Degree10PhD10Required Certifications

DoD 8570.11 IAT Level II certification: Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP.

Required Security Clearance

Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.

Pay & Benefit Highlights
Compensation

Competitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity).
Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral.
Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth (role-dependent).

Health

100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
Choose from multiple plan options with CareFirst, Kaiser, and UnitedHealthcare, including PPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible plans.
100% company-paid dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
100% company-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.

Income Protection

100% company-paid premiums for short-term disability.
100% company-paid premiums for long-term disability.
100% company-paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D).
100% company-paid premiums for life insurance up to $200,000.

Retirement

401(k) with immediate vesting: 4% company match plus a 4% non-elective company contribution (8% total).
401(k) pre-tax and Roth options.

Leave

Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).
11 paid floating holidays.

Work-Life Balance

Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work periods (contract and project-dependent).

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

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Position Id: 63a673b025272f1840577e1b2032c51e
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