DevOps Engineer

ETH Zurich seeks a Mid-level DevOps Engineer in Lugano to design and operate software-defined infrastructure for scientific computing and AI/ML workloads. The role supports national and international initiatives, including the Swiss AI Initiative, within a fast-evolving AI landscape.

This role focuses on creating and managing infrastructure for advanced scientific computing and AI/ML applications at scale. It bridges systems and software engineering with cloud-native and high-performance computing, supporting researchers and engineers on complex scientific and AI projects. The position is part of CSCS’s key role in Switzerland’s AI ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and manage software-defined infrastructure for large-scale scientific computing and AI/ML workloads.
• Support platforms used by researchers and engineers working on complex scientific and AI challenges.

Requirements

• Experience in Linux systems engineering, scripting, troubleshooting, and software development (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Hands-on experience with containers, Kubernetes, CI/CD, GitOps, and Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Helm, Ansible, and ArgoCD.
• Understanding of distributed systems, APIs, scalability, observability, identity and access management, and security principles.
• Experience with AI/ML platforms and the infrastructure that supports them.
• Familiarity with HPC systems, GPU clusters, and large-scale computing environments.
• Experience in platform engineering and tools that improve developer productivity.
• Work experience in secure or confidentiality-sensitive operational settings.
• Curious, practical, and driven to understand systems thoroughly.
• Strong engineering mindset with a problem-solving approach.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and collaborate across disciplines.
• Clear communicator and effective team player.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting research or scientific computing environments.
• Familiarity with HPC systems and services.
• Exposure to GPU clusters and accelerated computing.
• Experience with SRE practices or on-call operations.
• Advanced knowledge of Linux security.
• Ability to use AI-assisted tools to enhance software development productivity.

What the company offers

• Public transport season tickets and car sharing options.
• Access to a wide range of sports through ASVZ.
• Support for childcare needs.
• Attractive pension benefits.
• A dynamic and culturally diverse work environment.
• Support for professional development and growth.

About the company

ETH Zurich is a world-leading university in science and technology, known for excellence in education, fundamental research, and innovation. It fosters an inclusive, diverse, and respectful environment, promotes independent thinking, and values sustainability and equality of opportunity. Located in the heart of Europe, ETH Zurich connects with global partners and communities.

• Committed to diversity and inclusion in engineering teams.
• Promotes equality of opportunity and respects rights and dignity in the workplace.
• Values cultural diversity and fosters an inclusive environment.
• Sustainability is a core institutional value.
• Recognized for top-tier education and research with direct societal impact.
• Encourages independent thinking and excellence in all areas.
• Located in central Europe with global connections.

How to apply

Documents to submit:

• Motivation letter
• CV
• Relevant certificates and diplomas