Research Engineer in programming models and compilers for HPC embedded systems

Job Reference
801_24_CS_PPC_RE2
Position
Research Engineer in programming models and compilers for HPC embedded systems (RE2)
Closing Date
Monday, 16 December, 2024
Reference: 801_24_CS_PPC_RE2
Job title: Research Engineer in programming models and compilers for HPC embedded systems (RE2)
About BSC
The Barcelona Supercomputing Center - Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC-CNS) is the leading supercomputing center in Spain. It houses Mare Nostrum, one of the most powerful supercomputers in Europe, was a founding and hosting member of the former European HPC infrastructure PRACE (Partnership for Advanced Computing in Europe), and is now hosting entity for Euro HPC JU, the Joint Undertaking that leads large-scale investments and HPC provision in Europe. The mission of BSC is to research, develop and manage information technologies in order to facilitate scientific progress. BSC combines HPC service provision and R&D into both computer and computational science (life, earth and engineering sciences) under one roof, and currently has over 1000 staff from 60 countries.
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We are particularly interested for this role in the strengths and lived experiences of women and underrepresented groups to help us avoid perpetuating biases and oversights in science and IT research. In instances of equal merit, the incorporation of the under-represented sex will be favoured.
We promote Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, fostering an environment where each and every one of us is appreciated for who we are, regardless of our differences.
If you consider that you do not meet all the requirements, we encourage you to continue applying for the job offer. We value diversity of experiences and skills, and you could bring unique perspectives to our team.
Context And Mission
Complex Cyber-Physical Systems (CPSs), like those used in autonomous mobility and space exploration, have an increasing need for High-Performance Computing (HPC) capabilities coupled with requirements regarding Real-Time (RT) behaviour. Parallel programming models tailored to harness the parallel capabilities of the most advanced processors efficiently are not equipped to accommodate the non-functional properties that are integral to CPSs, such as real-time behaviour (e.g., task deadlines and periods, predictability properties, and event-based execution models) and safety requirements (e.g., functional correctness, resilience, and reliability).
The Hi PART project aims to provide programming models, compiler analysis and optimization techniques, and runtime systems that integrate all features needed to define and implement the critical real-time and high-performance computing requirements of complex CPSs and leverage the massive computational capabilities of modern parallel and heterogeneous architectures.
Check Hi PART: scope of this work will bring the opportunity to develop a Ph D.
Key Duties
- Parallelization, analysis and optimization of complex applications for diverse parallel and heterogeneous (GPUs, FPGAs) embedded systems
- Use, implement, and extend parallel programming models, like Open MP, SYCL, and CUDA, to address efficiency, interoperability, adaptability, and resilience, among other things. Provide interoperability among these models and with languages from the safety-critical domain, like Rust and Ada
- Use, implement, and extend compilation frameworks, primarily based on LLVM and MLIR, targeting performance, predictability, portability, interoperability, and correctness
- Use, implement, and extend runtime systems targeting performance, heterogeneity (targeting GPUs and FPGAs), interoperability, and fault tolerance
- Write technical reports and papers
- Attend technical meetings and conferences
Requirements
- Education
- Master's degree in Computer Architecture or similar
- Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience
- Programming fluently in C/C++
- Knowledge on parallel systems, including hardware (multi-cores, GPUs) and software (Open MP, CUDA, SYCL)
- Knowledge of LLVM, MLIR and Clang
- Experience in compiler development
- Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience
- Fluent English
- Experience in research will be an asset
- Competences
- Have good communication and interpersonal skills to be able to work within a team
- Show a problem-solving, can-do, pro-active and result-oriented attitude
- Be keen to deliver good quality code and follow good practices
- Be curious and willing to learn
Conditions
- The position will be located at BSC within the Computer Sciences Department
- We offer a full-time contract (37.5h/week), a good working environment, a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure, flexible working hours, extensive training plan, restaurant tickets, private health insurance, support to the relocation procedures
- Duration: Open-ended contract due to technical and scientific activities linked to the project and budget duration
- Holidays: 23 paid vacation days plus 24th and 31st of December per our collective agreement
- Salary: we offer a competitive salary commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate and according to the cost of living in Barcelona
- Starting date: 01/01/2025
Applications procedure and process
All applications must be made through BSC website and contain:
- A full CV in English including contact details
- A Cover Letter with a statement of interest in English, including two contacts for further references - Applications without this document will not be considered
In accordance with the OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for every vacancy at the beginning of the process. After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will start the interviews, with at least one technical and one administrative interview. A profile questionnaire as well as a technical exercise may be required during the process.
The panel will make a final decision and all candidates who had contacts with them will receive a feedback with details on the acceptance or rejection of their profile.
At BSC we are seeking continuous improvement in our recruitment processes, for any suggestions or feedback/complaints about our Recruitment Processes, please contact recruitment (at) bsc (dot) es.
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Deadline
The vacancy will remain open until a suitable candidate has been hired. Applications will be regularly reviewed and potential candidates will be contacted.
OTM-R principles for selection processes
BSC-CNS is committed to the principles of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission and the Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment principles (OTM-R). This is applied for any potential candidate in all our processes, for example by creating gender-balanced recruitment panels and recognizing career breaks etc.
BSC-CNS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable state or local law.
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This position is reserved for candidates who meet the requirements and have the legal status of disabled persons with a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33%. In case there are no applicants with disabilities that meet the requirements, the rest of the candidates without declared disability will be evaluated.

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