HPC Support Engineer

Who We Are…

We are a global marine geoscience and technology business. We are pioneers using ground-breaking technology to study what lies beneath the ocean floor. We help energy companies plan ahead, accelerating responsible use of the planet’s resources. We provide marine seismic data, imaging products and data processing software. Our teams offer unparalleled acquisition capability to our clients, providing them with the tools they need to reduce exploration risks and maximise their production efficiency.

Can you keep our HPC systems running smoothly?

We’re looking for a HPC Support Engineer to join our IT team in Houston.

The role of the HPC Engineer is instrumental in supporting the HPC environment for our in-house Reveal Development & Processing and Imaging teams.

You will take ownership of our systems across the NALA region, supporting both onshore and offshore operations.

Responsible for day-to-day troubleshooting and system administration, respond to user requests, and keep Reveal infrastructure running reliably.

Technically speaking…

We are looking for an individual who has experience and knowledge of HPC systems with skills in Linux system administration, computer hardware and cloud who can drive change.

You bring hands-on experience in IT support, with strong Linux administration skills and knowledge of enterprise storage systems such as Lustre, ZFS or NFS.

You are confident with job scheduling tools like SLURM and familiar with system monitoring tools such as Grafana or Prometheus.

You understand servers, CPUs, GPUs and networking, and ideally bring experience with Python, Git, and scripting.

In personal terms…

You communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical colleagues, building trust and good working relationships.

You are analytical, curious, and solution-focused, enjoy working independently but also collaborate well across global teams.

You are motivated to stay current with technology, adapt quickly, and ensure the highest standards of service in a business that is constantly evolving.

What does Shearwater offer you?

- Competitive salary and benefits.

- The opportunity to apply and adapt your professional and academic experience for business needs.

- A promise to fill any knowledge gaps with an individual learning plan, in an environment that encourages progression.

- The chance to work in one of the world’s most exciting industries in teams that are diverse and global.

- A culture of transparency and freedom

Curious? Perfect. We all have that in common.

Shearwater careers: Time to make your own waves.