HPC Engineer

Wolverine is seeking an experienced HPC Engineer to join our team and help build our next-generation HPC infrastructure. In 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 You'll 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 We’re 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.

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Wolverine Culture:Our flat organizational structure promotes teamwork across the Firm and offers easy access to senior staff (don't worry, they won't 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.