Senior Platform Engineer (m/f/d) for the European AI Factory HammerHAI

Description

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Senior Platform Engineer (m/f/d) for the European AI Factory HammerHAI

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining software environments in the context of AI, HPC and data analytics use cases for modern AI and high-performance computing hardware (e.g. GPUs, CPUs, AI accelerators)
• Contributing to the initial (and evolving) service portfolio of the AI Factory within a friendly and open work environment in a highly motivated, international team with the opportunity to contribute with your own ideas
• Fostering contact with collaboration partners as well as stakeholders from the European AI ecosystem, relying on your friendly personality and communication skills
• Opportunities to work with national and European partners on novel AI R&D projects from the private and academic sectors
• Maintaining relationships with technology providers and system developers (software/hardware)

Basic Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree in computer or data science, or other areas of scientific computing, or Bachelor’s degree with multiple years (>3) of applied AI software development / platform engineering / deployment experience as senior engineer in research or enterprise environments

Other Requirements

• Proficiency working in data center environments (incl. Linux, Git, Gitlab)
• Willingness to keep up with current developments and to learn new technologies in the field of AI
• Extensive knowledge and experience in developing and maintaining software environments in the context of AI, HPC and data analytics use cases, that is utilising e.g.
• containers/OS-level virtualization, package managers, etc.
• Extract-Transform-Load (ETL) Frameworks (e.g., Dask, Spark), Distributed ML Training Frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, JAX, Tensorflow, Determined AI), Interactive Environment Tools (e.g., JupyterLab, Label Studio), Inference Frameworks (e.g., SAIA Engine), Data Management Frameworks (e.g., Pachyderm)
• e.g. Kubernetes scheduler, PBSPro, SLURM, etc., orchestration frameworks (e.g. Apache Airflow), workflow tools (e.g., Kuberflow, Streamflow, etc.)
• IaC tools like OpenTofu, monitoring tools (e.g. Grafana), experiment tracking dashboards (e.g., Determined AI)
• Extensive knowledge and experience in software deployment and software lifecycle management (ideally based on principles of continuous integration/continuous deployment, CI/CD)
• Basic knowledge and practical skills in software design and engineering
• Basic knowledge and practical skills in IT and cyber security for software and software platform development
• Excellent English and preferably German presentation and writing skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with agile development methods

Conditions

• Area: Big Data and Artificial Intelligence
• Working time: full time (40 hrs) / part-time possible; flexible working model with electronic time recording
• Term of the contract: End of Q1/2028, a further employment is intended
• Remuneration: up to E 13, see Entgelttabelle TV-L
• Annual leave / compensatory time off: 30 days (24.12. + 31.12. additionally day off); Overtime is compensated by additional time off
• Further trainings: Individual support for in-service training and further education
• Mobile work: up to 60% of work time, when applicable
• Benefits: e.g. JobBike Bayern, bus and subway on the doorstep, free parking, pension plan of the Versorgungsanstalt des Bundes und der Länder (VBL), state-of-the-art work equipment, Cooperation Agreement with Sports Facility Providers for Discounted Membership

What can you find with us?

Are you looking for a multifaceted and intellectually stimulating position in a dynamic, cooperative and innovative work environment? Then LRZ is the place to be for you! Here at LRZ a collegial, appreciative work environment meets an international crowd of experts who work together to advance IT services for ground-breaking research. We offer flexible work schemes for an optimal work-life balance. Our staff values their creative leeway. As an institute of the Bavarian Academy of Science and Humanities we offer all the benefits of public service. And of course, no wishes remain unfulfilled at the LRZ in terms of technical equipment. We share experiences, constantly review and improve our processes, and are proud that our service-quality and data-security are regularly certified and rated highly. We actively promote diversity and welcome applications from talented individuals, regardless of cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, gender and sexual identity, physical abilities, religion and age. We give priority to applications from people with disabilities who are equally qualified (SGB IX).

Further information: We are looking forward to receiving your complete application documents (including cover letter, CV and certificates) in a PDF file (other file types are not accepted) by latest 28.1.2026. Subject: Senior Platform Engineer AIF (2026/2). Application form: Personio. Are you unsure whether the job suits you or you suit us? Or do you still have questions about this position? Our colleagues will be happy to answer all your questions. This job does not fit? Then take a look at send us an unsolicited application! Here you will find information about the collection of personal data during the application process.