About the role

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HPC Systems Engineer at KLA, a semiconductor equipment company, responsible for designing and developing compute cluster configurations optimized for performance, reliability, and scalability. The role involves selecting hardware components, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and documenting design decisions.

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Key Responsibilities

Design and develop compute cluster configurations optimized for performance, reliability, and scalability in KLA systems.
Select and validate hardware components including CPUs, memory, storage, networking, and specialized accelerators.
Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of compute clusters into broader system architectures.
Document hardware design decisions, integration procedures, and diagnostic workflows for internal and cross-team use.
Participate in design reviews, integration planning, and collaborative problem-solving sessions with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Strong experience in computer hardware design, particularly in compute cluster or server environments.
Experience in networking design, including InfiniBand, Ethernet switches, with expertise in port mapping and configuration.
Familiarity with modern memory technologies (e.g., DDR4/DDR5, DIMM, LPDDR, HBM).
Familiarity with Linux system administration and OS customization (preferably SUSE Linux).
Understanding of system-level performance tuning and hardware-software interaction.
Excellent documentation and communication skills.
Experience with hardware validation and troubleshooting tools.
Knowledge of high-performance computing (HPC) or distributed systems.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional engineering environment.
Test-driven development mindset and attention to detail.
Self-starter with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years