HPC Specialist for Usage Analysis, User Support and Software Licensing (f/m/d)

Your Tasks

Your responsibilities include in particular:

• Providing, maintaining and optimizing scientific and technical software on Linux-based HPC systems and advising researchers on the efficient use of parallel applications.
• Managing license quotas of commercial scientific software and further developing license-manager-based processes in HPC environments.
• Analyzing and resolving complex issues related to the operation and use of scientific software on high-performance computers.
• Installing, porting and evaluating scientific software on novel architectures (e.g. ARM-based systems or GPU-accelerated platforms).
• Analyzing HPC system usage and scientific software usage, building and maintaining central statistics and evaluation structures, and linking usage data with scientific computing projects to support needs-based license planning and the further development of HPC services.
• Supporting the review process for scientific computing time allocations and contributing to the development of user support processes and services.
• Creating documentation and contributing to workshops and training courses.

Your Profile

Job requirements:

• University degree (Master's or equivalent) in natural sciences, engineering, computational sciences, computer science or mathematics.
• Solid practical experience in using and installing scientific software on parallel high-performance computing systems.
• Proven experience in high-performance computing (HPC), particularly with batch systems, parallel jobs and Linux-based workflows.
• Knowledge of databases, statistics and usage data, as well as experience with APIs for system and data integration.
• Working knowledge of Linux operating systems, software license managers and software development environments.
• Good command of English; basic German skills or willingness to acquire them.
• High degree of initiative, analytical thinking, results orientation and ability to work in a team

We Offer

• Science for Impact :
  Engage with topics of societal relevance - in an excellent scientific environment that enables change.
• Flexible Working Hours :
  Take advantage of flexible-hours schemes, remote-work options, part-time models, and a 30-day annual leave entitlement to achieve an optimal work-life balance.
• Career-Building and Developmental Opportunities :
  We provide you with a structured onboarding program, a broad spectrum of continuing-education options, and personalised support, thereby fostering your individual growth.
• Family-friendliness :
  The "KIT-Family +" program assists you in reconciling work and family life by offering childcare services, holiday activities, a parent-child office space, and assistance with caring for relatives.
• Stay Healthy :
  Under the motto "Fit at KIT - Body, Mind and Soul," we promote your well-being through fitness classes, mental-health programmes, and regular preventive health examinations.
• Individualised Extra Benefits :
  Enjoy a corporate pension (VBL), a €25 monthly contribution toward a JobTicket BW, plus a broad selection of cultural and recreational programmes.

Job locationEggenstein-Leopoldshafen (and Karlsruhe)

Salary
Salary category 13 TV-L; classification is based on personal and professional qualifications.

Contract duration2 years

Contact person in line-managementDr. Robert Barthel
[email protected]
+49 721 608-48691

If you have general questions about the application process, please contactDominik Meschar
Personalservice (PSE)
[email protected]
+49 721 608-25029

At KIT we value the diversity of our employees; different perspectives and backgrounds enrich our work. We therefore welcome applications from all candidates. Women are especially encouraged to apply. Applications from recognized severely disabled individuals are given preferential consideration when qualifications are equal.

Application up to: 2026-07-06
Job posting number: 259/2026