HPE Labs - Postdoc Research Scientist - Racks Scale Architectures

Hewlett Packard Enterprise • Milpitas, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

HPE Labs is seeking a highly qualified and self-motivated postdoc to accelerate research towards new rack scale architectures, core methodologies, and technologies in computing systems. This role is part of the Systems Architecture research team, which explores and develops new ideas. The ideal candidate will have a background in computer systems and architecture, a strong understanding of current trends, and a proven track record in innovation. The role involves providing thought leadership, technical influence, and contributing to the full research lifecycle from idea generation to technology transfer. The candidate should thrive in an applied research environment, balancing scientific contributions with practical application, and collaborate with internal and external partners. Excellent software systems building skills are a significant plus.

Requirements

• PhD degree (or other degree with significant research and innovation experience) in a relevant discipline (e.g. computer science, electrical engineering, math, physics, statistics, mechanical engineering, etc.).
• Track record of world-class innovative contributions and ideas.
• Experience with innovative solution development, such as developing proofs-of-concept, first-of-a-kind solutions, and/or technology transfer.
• Computer architecture knowledge.
• Energy monitoring, measurement, and management experience.
• Experience with basic data science tools in Python or R.
• Experience with at least one cloud orchestration and management tools like Docker, Kubernetes, Slurm, Apache Mesos, etc.
• Experience with Python and Go.
• Ability to develop rapid understanding of select problems and opportunities.
• Deep understanding of the relevant environment, ecosystem, trends, and literature.
• Excellent research and development skills.
• Ability to innovate, make research contributions, and bring ideas to reality in compelling ways.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English.
• Strong track record to work independently and in teams.
• Strong systems programming and software engineering skills.
• Demonstrated ability to generate, frame, and carry out leadership research as shown, for example, by papers published in top-tier conferences or journals.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with designing, implementing, and managing rack scale architectures.
• Knowledge of hybrid and multi-cloud strategies, including integration with on-premises infrastructure.
• Knowledge of implementing sustainable data center practices, including energy-efficient technologies and cooling optimization.
• Understanding of sustainability regulations, standards, and best practices as they apply to data center design and operation.
• Familiarity with workload scheduling, resource allocation, and optimization in distributed computing environments.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze workloads, predict resource requirements, and dynamically allocate resources to meet performance, efficiency, and sustainability goals.
• Excellent software systems building skills.

Responsibilities

• Accelerate research towards new rack scale architectures, core methodologies, and technologies in computing systems.
• Provide thought leadership and technical influence both internally and externally to HPE.
• Take innovative ideas and make them real, contributing along the full range from initial novel ideas to design, development, implementation, evaluation, and technology transfer.
• Collaborate with HPE Labs research teams as well as with external partners.
• Work in alignment with HPE's broader innovation community.

Benefits

• Health & Wellbeing comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
• Personal & Professional Development programs catered to helping you reach any career goals.
• Unconditional Inclusion

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees