Join a team at the forefront of high-performance computing and machine learning, supporting world-class science in Switzerland and beyond. You will help design and optimize software-defined infrastructure for advanced AI and ML projects in a fast-evolving, data-intensive environment. We value curiosity, technical excellence, and a willingness to learn and grow. Even if you don't meet every requirement, your motivation to make an impact matters most.

• Work with researchers and users to understand and solve real-world problems
• Contribute to AI and machine learning projects, including large language model training, inference, and fine-tuning
• Develop, maintain, and optimize software and systems, from core libraries to scripting and automation
• Take ownership of important tasks and see them through to completion
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders and team members
• Tackle open-ended problems, explore solutions, and learn as you go

• Strong technical foundations and sound engineering judgment
• Ability to bridge gaps across different domains
• Curious, adaptable, and willing to learn on the job
• Experience with some of the following areas is expected (not all):
  • Large-scale parallel and distributed systems
  • C/C++, Python, CUDA, OpenMP, Spack
  • Linux systems, scripting, Slurm, systems engineering
  • Containerized and Kubernetes-based service deployment
  • Machine learning workflows (e.g., PyTorch, Megatron)
  • Storage and data systems (e.g., Lustre, NFS, VAST)
  • High-speed networking (e.g., NCCL, RCCL, MPI)
  • Monitoring and observability tools (e.g., DCGM, LDMS)
  • Testing frameworks, software quality, DevOps/GitOps
• Self-motivated, proactive, and collaborative
• Strong problem-solving skills and comfort with complex problems
• Clear communicator who understands user needs
• Open to learning new technologies and working across disciplines
• Comfortable asking for help and finding the right expertise
• Ability to thrive in collaborative, agile environments
• Experience with test-driven development is a plus

• Be part of ETH Zurich, supporting your professional growth and contributing to positive change in society
• Enjoy benefits like public transport season tickets, car sharing, sports programs, childcare, and attractive pension plans
• Work in an exciting environment with cultural diversity and many opportunities
• Join a team committed to diversity and inclusion, with encouragement for underrepresented groups to apply