High Performance Computing Engineer (f/m/x)

1543/2026/5

• Bonn
• 2 years, extension possible
• 08.07.2026
• full-time

The German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) is a globally leading, internationally oriented research institution dedicated to discovering new approaches for the prevention and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.

We are looking for a new team member for our IT department.

• Design, operation and continuous development of the central HPC and scientific computing systems of the DZNE with Linux Operating System.
• Participation in the planning and construction of BeeGFS cluster, Slurm workload manager and InfiniBand switches.
• Design and implement NVIDIA GPU solution for scientific calculation.
• Operation of the central data center and site data centers of the DZNE.
• Rack and stack of data center servers and storage hardware.
• With your experience, you will be also responsible for medium/long term projects and coordinate external providers.

• University degree in Computer Science or relevant studies in a related field.
• Experience managing Linux-based systems in a research or academic environment
• Relevant experience in the areas of HP high performance computing systems hardware, GPU systems, and InfiniBand switches.
• Knowledge of the following technologies: Linux HPC, Slurm, Parallel cluster file system, HP high performance computing hardware compute and storage nodes.
• Willing to work in data center on physical servers, storage, rack and stack, cabling and labeling.
• Monitor, manage and prepare plan for power/cooling requirements of data center scientific computing hardware.
• Experience with Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery strategies.
• High level of responsibility, initiative and ability to work in a team.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail of data center operation.  Strong communications skills and collaborative approach.

Your role in cutting edge research 

The DZNE operates a central IT located in Bonn, which provides the central network, server and storage infrastructure, and services for the entire research center distributed across 10 sites, supporting the work of scientists and administration. We operate a virtualization infrastructure, with Linux and Windows servers.  

• Innovation and internationality:

  A forward-looking infrastructure, modern laboratory and office equipment, software tools and the opportunity for international exchange with your colleagues from 65 nations

• Focus on Development:

  Training programmes tailored to your individual needs and annual HR-development meetings for concrete prospects and potential development

• Health promotion:

  Through our extensive range of company health programmes, in cooperation with Sozialwerk.Bund

• Work-life balance:

  We reconcile work and private life with flexible working hours, 30 days' holiday (On top free on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve) and subsidised job/ Germany ticket options

• Remuneration and conditions according to TVöD-Bund:

  Including annual special payment, capital-forming benefits and VBL supplementary pension scheme

• Family-conscious corporate culture:

  Because we know that familie is important, we support you with our family service