Linux HPC CAD Engineer

Role overview

We are looking for an experienced HPC CAD Engineer to help run and improve high-performance computing infrastructure that supports large-scale semiconductor design and verification tasks. The role calls for solid hands-on experience with Linux systems, HPC cluster administration, scheduling tools, scripting, and EDA environments.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee HPC clusters to keep them fast, scalable, and dependable.
• Assist engineering teams by diagnosing issues related to HPC systems and simulation jobs.
• Set up, monitor, and maintain job scheduling platforms.
• Create automation scripts that streamline infrastructure operations.
• Support EDA workloads used by multiple design teams.
• Prepare and maintain operational documentation and technical process notes.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to raise system usage and improve workflow efficiency.
• Assess new technologies and suggest infrastructure enhancements.

Required background

• 2.5 to 5 years of experience in HPC, Linux administration, or CAD infrastructure.
• Practical experience with HPC schedulers such as LSF, SGE, RTDA, Slurm, or similar tools.
• Strong working knowledge of Linux/Unix administration.
• Ability to write scripts in Python, Bash, Perl, or Tcl.
• Experience supporting semiconductor EDA tools such as Cadence, Synopsys, or Siemens EDA.
• Understanding of distributed computing environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Clear communication and teamwork skills.

Nice-to-have experience

• Exposure to AI/ML workloads.
• Familiarity with TensorFlow or LLM infrastructure.
• Knowledge of cluster tuning and performance monitoring.

Employment details

This is a contract position for 6 months, with the possibility of extension.

Eligibility

Applicants should hold a B.Tech / B.E. degree in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE).

Location

Bengaluru, India.