The High Performance Computing team, part of the broader Advanced Computing, Analytics, and Intelligence team supports Ford's global need for supercomputing and AI/ML infrastructure. This very technically oriented, player-coach leadership position is focused mostly on the support of our AI/ML platform, but shares in workload across the HPC service as most of our platforms leverage shared resources. Key to our AI/ML platform are Kubernetes and batch-based GPU clusters as well as the software stack our users need to leverage them.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Managing the team responsible for the engineering and operations of the AI/ML infrastructure and middleware
+ Includes CPU and GPU resources in both the HPC batch-based supercomputing environment as well as the HPC Kubernetes platform
+ Some hands-on work is expected as well as being an after hours escalation contact for the regular on-call team
+ Oversee the integration of related HPC infrastructure (e.g. HPC storage, high speed interconnects, directory services, authentication, etc.)
+ Managing the team's Jira backlog including setting priorities that support application team deliverables
+ Assist in setting infrastructure platform strategy
+ Representing the service offering inside and outside of the broader organization including participation in status meetings with key customers
+ Supporting application team's needs and requests including evaluating and supporting new components
+ Manage team performance including mentoring, performance reviews, and general coaching
**Basic Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional experience
+ 4 years of experience managing high-performance computing (HPC) and AI/ML infrastructure platforms, including Kubernetes and GPU batch clusters.
+ Proven ability to quickly learn and adapt complex technologies
+ Strong foundation in Kubernetes, Linux, networking, containers
+ Proficient with GIT and ability to code in Go or Python
+ Demonstrated ability to manage a high-tech team
+ Experience with Agile processes
+ Be a self-starter
+ Have the ability to develop and communicate a strong POV
+ Good people and communication skills
+ Having a passion for and being energized by work on infrastructure and middleware technologies
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Basic understanding of AI/ML model training frameworks (e.g. PyTorch)
+ Familiarity with HPC supercomputing environments
+ Knowledge of architecture frameworks, patterns, and reference architectures
+ Ability to work with vendors to coordinate installations, resolve issues, manage the PO process
+ Capability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
+ Self-researcher with ability to research a technology and provide insight to project team
+ Ability to present on technical topics
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
**As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:**
- Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
- Tuition assistance
- Established and active employee resource groups
- Paid time off for individual and team community service
- A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
**For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:** Benefit Summary (
This position is a salary grade **LL6** .
This position is a range of salary grades **LL6.**
**_*Visa Sponsorship is not provided for this role_** *****
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**Requisition ID** : 54340