Hardware Support Engineer

Operates CERN server infrastructure for experiments and computing facilities, commissioning systems for the Next Generation Triggers cluster, evaluating accelerated hardware and maintaining reliable high-performance platforms for research users and industry collaboration.

Department: IT Department, Fabric and Communication Systems Group

• Ensure reliable operation of server infrastructure for CERN experiments and users
• Commission new systems for the Next Generation Triggers computing cluster
• Evaluate and benchmark server hardware for scientific workloads
• Deploy and operate systems equipped with enterprise GPU accelerator cards
• Maintain and upgrade servers to sustain performance and availability
• Coordinate technical exchanges with industry partners on novel technologies
• Organise workshops on computing infrastructure topics

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering; applicants may not hold a PhD
• No more than two years of professional experience since graduation by the application deadline
• No previous CERN fellow or graduate contract
• Experience with BIOS or UEFI, x86 or Arm architectures, virtualisation, memory, GPU computing, interconnects and storage drives
• Experience with server management and monitoring protocols
• Extensive Linux administration and shell-scripting experience
• Demonstrated Python experience
• Valid driving licence

• Hybrid role with an ideal start date of 1 January 2027. The appointment is for 24 months and may be extended to 36 months.