Research Engineer (RE2) - HPC memory systems

Updated: almost 2 years ago
Deadline: 16 Jul 2022

Context And Mission

The Memory systems team[1] from the Computer Science Department at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center[2] is offering a full-time research engineer position. The researcher will work on the project that explores
advanced memory systems (HBM, DDR4/5, memory over CXL) for high-performance computing (HPC). We strongly encourage the application of candidates who are interested in a close collaboration with industry and contact with cutting edge technology developers.

[1] https://www.bsc.es/research-development/research-areas/computer-architec...

[2] www.bsc.es

Key Duties

  • Profiling and performance modeling of HPC applications running on high-end servers with advanced memory systems: HBM, DDR4/5, memory over CXL
  • Exploration of Processing in Memory for HPC and AI applications.
  • Prototyping of industrial products and tools.
  • Close interaction and reporting to industrial partners.

Requirements

Education

  • BSc, MSc or PhD in Computer Science

Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience

  • Knowledge of computer architecture
  • Experience with Unix/Linux environments
  • Experience with profiling tools: Hardware counters, PAPI interface
  • Programming languages (C/C++, Python)

Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience

  • Understanding of memory systems and memory technologies (e.g. DRAM, HBM) is a plus
  • Experience with hardware/system simulators (e.g. ZSim, Gem5, Ramulator, DRAMsim3) is a plus
  • Fluency in English is essential

Competences

  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to take initiative

Conditions

  • The position will be located at BSC within the Computer Sciences Department
  • We offer a full-time contract, a good working environment, a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure, flexible working hours, extensive training plan, tickets restaurant, private health insurance, fully support to the relocation procedures
  • Duration: Temporary - 24 months renewable
  • Salary: we offer a competitive salary commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate and according to the cost of living in Barcelona
  • Starting date: Q4 2022


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