Principal - AI & HPC Data Centre Compute
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Job description
About the Position
We’re looking for a Director – AI & HPC Data Centre Compute to join our team in London, United Kingdom in a hybrid working mode. In this senior leadership role, you will drive EPAM’s AI and HPC data centre strategy, leading engagements that optimise compute infrastructure across full-stack environments-from accelerators and networking to schedulers, containers, and AI platforms. You will address cost, scalability, and power constraints through software engineering, platform optimisation, and systems integration rather than hardware procurement, helping clients deliver performance and efficiency at scale.
Responsibilities
- Advise hyperscalers, neoclouds, and enterprises on compute strategies for AI and HPC, including power, cooling, and network design
- Optimise AI training and inference workloads (LLMs, multimodal, and scientific AI) across distributed clusters for cost, throughput, and latency targets
- Lead HPC cluster design and orchestration using Slurm, Kubernetes, and parallel processing models (MPI)
- Enhance GPU utilisation by addressing bottlenecks across compute, memory, and data pipelines; collaborate with energy teams on power-aware scheduling
- Architect scalable AI platforms integrating MLOps frameworks, automation tools, and reusable assets
- Develop repeatable AI/HPC offerings, contribute to solution roadmaps, and establish strategic partnerships with major ecosystem players
- Track industry trends in AI factories, GPU economics, and liquid cooling technologies, representing EPAM at industry events and thought leadership forums
Requirements
- 12+ years of experience in HPC, AI infrastructure, accelerated computing, or distributed systems architecture
- Deep knowledge of GPU architectures, AI workloads, networking, and large-scale cluster operations
- Hands-on expertise with Slurm, Kubernetes, and performance optimisation across multi-node environments
- Proven ability to advise senior stakeholders and influence technical strategy at C-level
- Demonstrated experience in pre-sales solutioning and shaping complex technology engagements
Nice to Have
- Exposure to NVIDIA ecosystems (DGX, HGX, SuperPOD) or alternative accelerators (AMD or similar)
- Familiarity with InfiniBand/RoCE networking, PyTorch, high-density rack design, liquid cooling, or GPU-as-a-Service deployments
We Offer
- EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Protection benefits including life assurance, income protection, and critical illness cover
- Private medical insurance and dental care
- Employee Assistance Program
- Competitive group pension plan
- Cyclescheme, Techscheme, and season ticket loans
- Various perks such as free Wednesday lunch in-office, on-site massages, and regular social events
- Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses
- If otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program
- If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program
All benefits and perks are subject to certain eligibility requirements
About the Company
EPAM is a global software engineering and product development company, delivering digital transformation and technology innovation across various industries. We are committed to empowering our clients and employees with cutting-edge technology solutions and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
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