
Sr Systems Engineer HPC
at Shell
Posted 19 hours ago
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- Compensation
- $124,000 – $186,000 USD
- City
- Houston
- Country
- United States
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Join Shell's High-Performance Computing (HPC) team to own and manage the HPC OS provisioning and scalable deployments. Influence architecture for on-prem and hybrid HPC platforms while operating and maintaining hybrid cloud and on-prem clusters with high availability. Automate operations using Bash, Python, and Ansible, and ensure security, patching, and policy compliance. Collaborate with HPC project management and suppliers to define best practices and support hardware planning, procurement, and deployment.
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What’s the role
If you have a passion for delivering and continuously improving world-class IT operational services, then this opportunity will allow you to play a pivotal role in helping deliver and support digital solutions that provide the most value to Shell.
The High-Performance Computing (HPC) Team core purpose is to deliver differentiated IT services in a secure, reliable and affordable manner enabling business value.
In this role, you will work with colleagues and users across Shell globally. The HPC environment within Shell is constantly changing as we adapt to evolving business needs with innovative solutions and reliable services to our Shell customers. The global nature and large-scale use of HPC within Shell provide a challenging and exciting work environment.
What you’ll be doing
Own and manage the HPC operating system provisioning environment, ensuring reliable and repeatable deployments at scale
Contribute to and influence architecture and design decisions for on‑prem and hybrid HPC platforms
Operate and maintain hybrid cloud and on‑premises compute clusters, ensuring high availability and performance
Automate operational processes using Bash, Python, and Ansible to improve reliability, consistency, and efficiency
Ensure systems remain compliant with security and technical policies, including OS patching, configuration management, and migrations between major OS releases
Troubleshoot complex issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement scalable, long‑term solutions
Collaborate closely with HPC Project Management and suppliers to support hardware planning, procurement, and deployment activities
Define, guide, and implement HPC operational best practices across platforms and services
What you bring
Must have legal authorization to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis for anyone other than the current employer
Bachelor’s Degree is required
7+ years of experience in a Linux-based High-Performance Computing (HPC) environment, including management and support of HPC simulation applications
Experience with cloud-native technologies such as AWS, Kubernetes, containerization, Terraform, Python, and AI/ML frameworks
Proficiency in programming languages including C, Pro*C, C++, Java, Perl, Python, Ansible, Lua, PHP, HTML, CSS
Experience with Unix/Linux operating systems, including Red Hat
Hands-on experience administering HPC middleware (e.g., SLURM, web-based HPC tools), including configuration, patching, and troubleshooting
Experience designing and managing heterogeneous compute clusters (CPUs, GPUs, etc.)
Familiarity with relational databases such as Oracle and MySQL
Strong familiarity with Command Line Interfaces (CLI) and REST APIs
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively in distributed, cross-functional, and cross-cultural teams
Demonstrated collaboration and knowledge-sharing skills
Understanding of ITIL processes, including Request, Incident, and Change Management
Ability to navigate conflict and ambiguity professionally and deliver results through influence and teamwork
What we offer
The base salary range for this position is $124,000.00 - $186,000.00 per year. Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity.
For regular full-time or regular part-time employees of the Company (participating companies as listed in the Summary Plan Description), insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs. Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan. Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.
Additionally, employees are eligible for short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay as well as Long-Term Disability insurance. Shell also offers other compensation such financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses, and some roles are eligible for discretionary long-term incentives. For interns, eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs; participation in a 401(k) plan; and paid leave for up to 11 paid holidays. Additional information on Shell’s US benefit programs can be found at https://www.shell.us/careers/about-careers-at-shell/rewards-and-benefits.html.
You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another.
You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.
Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together
Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead
Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices
Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise
Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself
Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working
Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are among the best in the world.
Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents
Join an organization working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply
Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams
Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs
We'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about how we're working towards that goal, click here.
Shell in The United States
Shell has been in the US for more than 100 years, leading the sector in energy, petrochemicals and refined products. Today, we provide millions of Americans with the energy needed to heat and cool their homes and power the economy.
We operate in all 50 states, from our Deep Water platforms in the Gulf of America to the Pennsylvania Chemicals complex and our miles of pipelines throughout the US.
We reach our customers through our 13,000 branded retail stations, and we are number 1 in gasoline sales. We also own the #1 brand of motor oil in the U.S. – Pennzoil® – made from natural gas.
We are excited to play a key role in the move to net carbon emissions while providing the oil and gas needed by society for many decades to come.
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