[JOB] 20 months HPC engineer position at CEA – C++ parallel programming for high-end HPC applic[...]

Position Overview

The French Commissariat à l’Energie Atomique (CEA) is inviting applications for an HPC engineer position at Maison de la Simulation, Saclay, France, with a focus on C++ parallel programming for high-end HPC applications.

This is a 20 months position within the long-running Energy-oriented Center of Excellence (EoCoE-III), an ambitious, Europe-wide project that develops exascale lighthouse applications targeting critical energy sectors.

The successful candidate will join a vibrant and diverse team working on the cutting edge of High Performance Computing (HPC) technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the performance evaluation of the EoCoE-III lighthouse application codes on exascale systems.
• Test small kernels extracted from these applications on prototype hardware.
• Test innovative programming models.
• Collaborate with a team of international experts in the field of performance monitoring and optimization.
• Contribute to research publications and presentations at international conferences.
• Work closely with other teams within the EoCoE-III consortium, including partners across Europe, to achieve project goals.
• Engage in regular reporting and communication with the project leadership.

Opportunities and Benefits

• Join a leading European research institution with a reputation for excellence and innovation.
• Work alongside a dynamic and international team of experts in HPC and energy research.
• Be part of an ambitious and vast international project that addresses critical energy challenges.
• Access to cutting-edge HPC technologies and resources at Maison de la Simulation.
• Professional growth and networking opportunities through collaboration with top-tier researchers and institutions across Europe.
• CEA offers competitive salaries depending on your qualifications and experience.
• Up to 3 remote working days per week.
• 75% reimbursement on public transport and a free transport network throughout the Ile-de-France region.
• An attractive supplementary pension scheme and several company savings plans.
• 5 weeks’ paid holiday and 4 weeks’ RTT (days off) per year.

Qualifications

You have a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related field with a focus on HPC, parallel programming, or performance optimization.

You already have an experience in C++ programming, particularly in a parallel computing context.

You are familiar with HPC environments and performance profiling tools.

You are able to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.

You have excellent communication skills in English.

Knowledge of French is a plus but is not required.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents:

• A detailed CV including a list of publications.
• A cover letter explaining your interest in the position and how your experience aligns with the requirements.
• Contact information for at least two academic references.

Deadline for application: Applications will be evaluated from 20/01/2025 and until the position isfilled.

Please send your application materials to with the subject line “HPC engineer Application – EoCoE-III.”