HPC Engineer
HPC Engineer
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25-07-2025
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$ 150000 - 200000
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
25-07-2025
Job Description
Wolverine is seeking an experienced HPC Engineer to join our team and help build our next-generation HPC this critical role you will be instrumental in designing building optimizing and maintaining the high-performance computing and storage systems that are the backbone of our research operations. You will empower quantitative researchers to develop cutting-edge trading strategies and train models on vast amounts of data. The ideal candidate is extremely self-motivated loves getting their hands dirty and is passionate about designing cutting-edge systems.
What Youll Do:
- Collaborate with quants developers and other infrastructure teams to design and evolve our next-generation HPC infrastructure
- Continuously identify and resolve performance bottlenecks within our HPC clusters to ensure maximum throughput for research workloads.
- Develop robust automation tools and scripts for provisioning configuration management and system monitoring.
- Provide expert-level troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex hardware and software issues across the HPC stack.
- Work cross-functionally with quantitative researchers traders software developers and other engineering teams to understand their computational needs and provide effective solutions.
- Work with quantitative researchers and software engineers to develop and expand simulated trading environments.
- Research evaluate and integrate new technologies and methodologies to enhance our HPC capabilities.
What Were Looking For:
- Degree in Computer Science Electrical Engineering or a related highly quantitative or technical field.
- 3 years of hands-on experience designing implementing and managing large-scale HPC environments.
- Exceptional proficiency in Linux system administration and preferably a deep understanding of the Linux kernel.
- Strong programming and scripting skills in Python and Bash are essential. Experience with C is a significant plus.
- In-depth knowledge of parallel file systems (e.g. Lustre GPFS).
- Experience with job scheduling systems (e.g. Slurm Grid Engine).
- Solid understanding of networking fundamentals and experience with high-speed interconnects (e.g. InfiniBand RDMA).
- Familiarity with performance profiling tools and techniques.
- Excellent problem-solving analytical and debugging skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Familiarity with GPU and Machine Learning workloads is a plus.
$150000 - $200000 a year
The base compensation range for this role is approximately$150000-$200000 contingent on experience. Wolverine Tradings total compensation model includes base salary and an annual discretionary bonus.
Why Wolverine
Wolverine Culture:
Our flat organizational structure promotes teamwork across the Firm and offers easy access to senior staff (dont worry they wont be wearing a suit either). While we work exceptionally well as a team in the office our bonds are further strengthened through company events activities and giving back. Volleyball soccer hockey 5K runs picnic parties and trivia nights provide friendly competition and build better relationships. By getting out of our usual environment and doing out-of-the-ordinary things together we foster creativity and broaden our imaginations to accomplish new challenges.
Wolverine Benefits:
Highly competitive salary & bonus opportunity
Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
100% coverage of medical dental vision life and disability benefits for single coverage
Generous Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Plans: 401K and Roth 401K
Profit sharing plan
Long- and short-term disability
Perks of being at Wolverine:
Free breakfast and lunch from our in-house kitchen with rotating menus (including snacks!)
On-site gym with a subsidized membership
Frequent company outings
Opportunity to give back to organizations that help individuals in need in the Chicagoland area
Professional Development:
In-house education team classes and resources are offered for continuous learning opportunities
Mentorship Program through your first six months of employment
About Us:
Founded in 1994 the Wolverine companies comprise a number of diversified financial institutions specializing in proprietary trading asset management order execution services and technology solutions. We are recognized as a market leader in derivatives valuation trading and value-added order execution across global equity options and futures markets. With a focus on innovation achievement and integrity we take pride in serving the interests of both our clients and colleagues. The Wolverine companies are headquartered in Chicago with an office in New York and a proprietary trading affiliate office located in London.
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