HPC Storage benchmark expert

  

This role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

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Job Description:

   

HPC Storage Benchmark Expert

Location: Edinburgh

Type: Permanent Full time
 

Are you passionate about high‑performance computing and excited by the challenge of shaping next‑generation HPC solutions? We’re a team of highly skilled professionals delivering advanced HPC Engineering across EMEA & LATAM, and we’re looking for an HPC Storage Benchmark Expert to join us.

About Us

Our team brings together deep, varied expertise across the HPC landscape. We include specialists in performance analysis for user workloads, ISV applications, and a wide range of benchmarks. We collaborate closely across regions and work directly with customer support teams to deliver cutting‑edge, reliable, high‑performance solutions.

About the Role

As an HPC Storage Benchmark Expert, you’ll play a key part in designing, validating, and defending HPC storage solutions for medium and large‑scale tenders across EMEA & LATAM.
Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting tender responses by analysing customer storage requirementsDesigning and proposing optimal storage architectures alongside Presales teamsRunning benchmarks on existing systems and projecting performance for future systemsDeveloping detailed, accurate reports to support solution recommendationsValidating commitments by executing customer tests on delivered systemsSharing insights, knowledge, and best practices internally and with customersCollaborating with top‑tier researchers, software engineers, and technical teams to help shape future products

This is a highly collaborative role where you will engage with talented professionals from diverse backgrounds and interact with leading research organisations across the region.

What We’re Looking For

Required Education & Experience

B.Sc. or equivalent in Science, Technology, Engineering, or MathematicsDeep knowledge of HPC storage environments, including:Linux kernel fundamentalsHigh‑performance interconnectsParallel file systems (e.g., Lustre, GPFS)Software‑defined storage (e.g., DAOS, VAST, Weka) — desirableI/O and communication libraries, gained through work with large‑scale HPC systemsProven ability to triage complex issues, create reproducible test cases, and collaborate with R&D to resolve bugsExperience delivering technical content through presentations or training sessionsA willingness to adopt and apply new tools, programming paradigms, and technologies

Personal Skills

Strong team player with the ability to operate independently when neededExcellent interpersonal and customer‑facing skillsCalm, professional approach under pressure and tight deadlinesStrong written and verbal communication skillsFluent in English (spoken and written)Customer‑focused mindset

Additional Skills:

Accountability, Accountability, Active Learning, Active Listening, Bias, Business Growth, Client Expectations Management, Coaching, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Customer Centric Solutions, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Design Thinking, Empathy, Follow-Through, Growth Mindset, Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Intellectual Curiosity (Inactive), Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity, Process Improvements, Product Services, Relationship Building {+ 5 more}

What We Can Offer You:

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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