-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Position Announcement: Seneca Data: Linux SW/HW Engr Date: Thu, 03 May 2012 12:21:27 -0500 From: hnee...@oscer.ou.edu (Henry Neeman) To: mgog...@truman.edu
Michael, Forwarding on behaof of Mako Furukawa (ma...@senecadata.com) of Seneca Data Distributors. Please reply directly to Mako, and please feel free to forward to anyone who may be interested and appropriate. ================================================================== Seneca (www.senecadata.com) is looking for a Linux Software and Hardware Engineer. The position is in Syracuse, NY and would require the Engineer to be located in the area. Summary of Position The Linux Software and Hardware Engineer is responsible for Linux and HPC development and support. The position requires an understanding of BIOS, LinuxOS (Desktops and Servers), and component driver functionality. The individual works on everything from Desktop Linux builds to servers in High Performance Computing Clusters going into data centers and on the Top 500 list. The Engineer is also engaged in interaction with customers, deployment of systems, design of systems, troubleshooting, and support. Essential Functions: * Manage the deployment of desktop and server Linux builds * Support production environment in regards to Linux deployment in both the software and hardware arenas * Production support and setup of High Performance Computing Clusters * Onsite installations of High Performance Computing Clusters * Work with hardware vendors and customers on design and development * Technical response and design assisting for bid and quote responses * Support customers with hardware and software issues * Testing and R&D Knowledge/Skills/Abilities * Proficiency with MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.) * Strong technical and analytical abilities (PC/Hardware) * Ability to present technical solutions - while also building prototypes, and resolving technical and product related issues (troubleshooting as well) * Strong technology research and computer architecture design skills * Ability to present and explain company and technical information, verbally and in writing. * Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build productive and lasting relationships and impressions with management, employees, and customers * Ability to document testing and procedures accurately * Ability to meet deadlines and goals, and demonstrate a strong work ethic * Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment * Ability to embrace change and adapt to changing priorities * Perform other duties as assigned * Ability to rebuild the Linux Kernel * Knowledge of cluster computing * Diskless configuration and working with images * Experience with Infiniband networking and OFED * Experience with GPUs and CUDA/OpenCL * MPI, C, C++, Fortran, perl, python * Stress testing and benchmarking servers * SQL, HTTP * Knowledge of scientific software used in the HPC space * Experience with clustered filessytems * Experience with cluster managers Education: * BS Degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience. Qualifications/Experience: * 3+ Years experience working on Linux in a production environment * BS in ME, EE or CS * Strong knowledge in Linux Operating Systems * Knowledge of scripting in Linux (bash) * Basic understanding of network and network switches * Understanding netbooting and netbooting configurations -- ---------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Michael E. Goggin President, Kirksville Sigma Xi Professor of Physics Physics Department Truman State University Kirksville, MO 63501 Phone:+1-660-785-4410 FAX:+1-660-785-4045 E-mail: mgog...@truman.edu I love reading the water, estimating what you think it will do, getting your angles right, and finding out how close your calculations were--just the physics of water. - Lorna Corson, river guide
