Senior Cloud Solutions Engineer (HPC)

We are seeking a seasoned Technical Product Manager with deep expertise in High-Performance Computing (HPC) to lead the development of cutting-edge HPC solutions tailored for Bio-Pharma research. This role demands a strong techno-scientific background combined with proven leadership and people management skills. You will drive the delivery of scalable, high-impact HPC products that accelerate scientific discovery, leveraging AWS compute and storage technologies to meet and exceed client needs. Your ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and manage cross-functional teams will be critical to our success.

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What will you do?

• Define and drive the vision, strategy, and roadmap for HPC products that support Bio-Pharma research workflows, ensuring alignment with scientific goals and business objectives.
• Collaborate closely with research scientists, engineers, and stakeholders to gather requirements, prioritize features, and translate complex computational needs into clear product specifications.
• Own the end-to-end product lifecycle, from ideation through delivery, ensuring scalable, reliable, and cost-effective HPC solutions leveraging AWS and hybrid cloud environments.
• Present product strategies, progress, and outcomes to executive leadership and cross-functional teams, fostering transparency and alignment.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams including HPC engineers, cloud specialists to deliver high-impact HPC products on schedule and within scope.
• Mentor and support team members’ professional growth, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with enterprise architecture and engineering leadership to ensure technical feasibility, quality standards, and best practices are integrated into product development.
• Act as the primary liaison between technical teams and research stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of product capabilities, timelines, and trade-offs.
• Facilitate agile product development processes including sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and iterative feedback loops to continuously refine HPC solutions.
• Manage expectations and negotiate priorities among diverse stakeholders, balancing scientific innovation with operational constraints.
• Monitor product performance, usage metrics, and customer feedback to drive data-informed decisions and continuous product enhancements.
• Collaborate with finance and engineering teams to manage budgets, optimize cloud resource allocation, and ensure cost-effective HPC operations.
• Lead capacity planning and technology evaluation to anticipate future research demands and incorporate emerging HPC technologies.
• Stay abreast of advancements in HPC, cloud computing, AI/ML, and scientific research tools to identify opportunities for product innovation.
• Champion adoption of new technologies and methodologies that enhance product capabilities and user experience in scientific computing environments.

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Qualifications, Skills & Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field; master’s degree preferred
• Proven experience (5+ years) in technical product management or leadership roles within HPC, cloud computing, or scientific research domains
• Strong technical background with understanding of HPC architectures, cloud platforms (especially AWS), and scientific computing workflows
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage complex projects, and deliver scalable technical products
• Excellent communication skills, capable of bridging technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience with agile methodologies and product lifecycle management
• Strong analytical skills to assess product performance, user needs, and market trends

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Nice to have

• Familiarity with scientific HPC applications (e.g., Gaussian, Grace) and container technologies (Singularity, Apptainer)
• Experience with GPU-enabled HPC clusters and AI/ML workloads in research contexts
• Knowledge of HPC job schedulers (PBS, Slurm) and workflow management tools (Nextflow)
• AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, HPC Specialty) or equivalent cloud credentials
• Experience managing cloud budgets and optimizing resource allocation for HPC infrastructure

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What we offer

• Exciting work in a great team, global projects, international environment 
• Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally 
• Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern (e.g., even 80% full-time is possible in justified cases) 
• Pension and health insurance contributions 
• Internal reward system plus referral programme 
• 5 weeks annual leave, 5 sick days, 15 days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually, 40 paid hours annually for volunteering activities, 12 weeks of parental contribution 
• Cafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, Lítačka, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport Card 
• Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, Foodora, and Mall.cz discount programmes 
• Up-to-date laptop and iPhone 
• Parking in the garage, showers, refreshments, massage chairs, library, music corner 
• Competitive salary, incentive pay, and many more