Infrastructure HPC engineer

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Do you want to build high-performance computing in a global, data-driven organization?

At Vestas, we are accelerating the transition towards sustainable energy through digital innovation. As part of Digital Solutions, the Compute & Cloud Platforms (CCP) team provides the foundational platforms enabling engineering, simulation, AI, and digital product development at scale.

We are now looking for a DevOps Engineer specialized in HPC platforms to help evolve and operate our hybrid compute landscape spanning on-prem HPC clusters and Azure-based scalable compute environments.

Responsibilities

As a DevOps Engineer in the HPC team, you will:

• Develop and operate HPC platform capabilities
• Work with Linux-based and Windows HPC clusters, schedulers, and storage systems
• Support hybrid workloads across on-prem data centers and cloud (Azure)
• Build platform automation and Infrastructure-as-Code
• Implement automation using tools such as Terraform, or similar
• Standardize provisioning, configuration, and scaling of HPC environments
• Enable scalable compute for engineering and AI workloads
• Support simulation, Agentic workloads and AI/ML workloads requiring high compute capacity
• Optimize performance, cost, and reliability of compute workloads
• Contribute to platform architecture and evolution
• Design and improve HPC and compute platform architecture
• Guide teams on how to effectively use HPC, cloud compute resources and how to modernize their application for better performance.
• Collaborate across teams and domains
• Work closely with platform engineers, simulation engineering, and application teams
• Align with cloud, network, and security teams on platform integration
• Strengthen DevOps practices in HPC environments
• Support journey towards modern software architecture such as CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and platform components
• Promote DevOps mindset in traditional operations-heavy HPC setups
• Ensure we are data driven in what we do
• Support implementation of data-driven decisions, data for platform usage and resource utilization to enable better decision making.
• Contribute to roadmap and capability maturity
• Identify platform gaps and improvement opportunities
• Help define the future of compute platforms including AI and advanced workloads

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Extensive experience working with Linux-based infrastructure and distributed systems
• Experience with HPC environments (e.g., clusters, schedulers like Slurm or similar)
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, or similar)
• Experience with Azure or other cloud platforms in a DevOps context
• Knowledge about engineering simulation process and tooling is valuable
• Programming/scripting experience (e.g., Python, Go, Bash)
• Experience with CI/CD, version control (Git), and automation tools (e.g., Ansible)
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana)

Competencies

• Solid problem-solving mindset with focus on performance and scalability
• Ability to work across cloud and on-premise environments (hybrid mindset)
• Curious and engaged approach to learning and improving platforms
• Solid collaboration and communication skills in a global organization
• Ability to balance stability (operations) and innovation (platform evolution)
• Structured and quality-oriented approach to engineering practices

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape next-generation HPC and compute/GPU platforms
• Exposure to large-scale engineering, simulation and AI workloads
• A central role in enabling Vestas' digital and green energy transformation
• A collaborative and international environment focused on innovation
• More together than apart RTO policy.

Additional information

This is a hybrid position based in Porto, Portugal and requires up to 15 days of travel per year.

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, therefore, early applications are encouraged. To apply for this opportunity, please submit your CV in English.

Please note: We reserve the right to amend or withdraw this job posting at any time.

Our commitment to a fair hiring 
At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

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About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 200 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 39,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. 
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