Senior HPC and AI Infrastructure Engineer

Cambridge; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK National Supercomputing Centre is seeking a Senior HPC and AI Infrastructure Engineer to work on diverse AI and HPC infrastructure projects. Responsible for architecting and maintaining software defined infrastructure, you will collaborate with world-leading researchers and support large-scale supercomputing services. The ideal candidate will have practical experience with tools like Git, Terraform, and Ansible, along with programming knowledge in Bash and Python. This role offers a supportive team environment, hybrid working options, and generous holiday benefits.

Benefits

41 days holiday per year including bank holidays

Generous pension

Friendly and supportive team environment

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Practical experience in tools such as Git, Terraform, Ansible and Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in Linux System Administration.
• Practical experience with programming and scripting languages such as Bash and Python.
• Domain knowledge in SysOps, DevOps, GitOps, OpenStack, HPC, and Software Engineering.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with clients.
• Ability to mentor junior staff members.

Responsibilities

• Architect, integrate, and maintain software defined infrastructure.
• Operate large scale, highly available supercomputing services.
• Collaborate with academic and commercial researchers.

Skills

Git

Terraform

Ansible

Kubernetes

Linux System Administration

Bash

Python

SysOps

DevOps

GitOps

OpenStack

HPC

Software Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

# Senior HPC and AI Infrastructure Engineer**Who you'll be working with**The role is based in the University of Cambridge's Research Computing Services, a leading UK National Supercomputing Centre, providing facilities and services to world-renowned scientists, clinicians and engineers across the UK and Europe. You'll be part of a growing team of AI specialist, Research Software Engineers and Systems Engineers, working with a wide range of stakeholders across multiple disciplines and institutions.**What you will do**You'll be working on a diverse range of AI and HPC platforms and infrastructure projects. You will be responsible for architecting, integrating and maintaining software defined infrastructure as well as novel user and software environment interfaces. You will be operating large scale, highly available supercomputing services. You will be collaborating with world leading academic research teams, and researchers in the public and the commercial sector to deliver on their project goals.**What you will have*** Practical experience in tools such as Git, Terraform, Ansible and Kubernetes.* Proficiency in Linux System Administration.* Practical experience with programming and scripting languages such as Bash and Python.* Domain knowledge in one or more areas from SysOps, DevOps, GitOps, OpenStack, HPC and Software Engineering.* Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with experienced as well as novice clients and stakeholders.* Ability to provide expert guidance on best practices and procedures and mentor junior staff members.* Bachelor's or higher degree in computer science, computer engineering or equivalent experience.**What we can offer*** 41 days holiday per year including bank holidays* A generous pension* Hybrid working* A friendly and supportive team environment* The opportunity to shape and influence how we workMore information about the role is attached in the Further Particulars document.Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check and a security check.We support flexible and family-friendly working and are open to non-standard working patterns. We are open to applicants who live outside Cambridge but are willing to travel to Cambridge when required.Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.Queries should be directed to [e-mail] in the first instance quoting reference VC44409.Please submit your CV and a cover letter to apply for this position.The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.### Department/location### Salary£47,389-£59,966### ReferenceVC44409### Category### Date published19 December 2025### Closing date11 January 2026