Computing Engineer (EP-CMS-2026-80-GRAE)
Operate the CMS Global Pool of computing resources. Monitor and maintain submission infrastructure.
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Overview
Operate the CMS Global Pool of computing resources. Monitor and maintain submission infrastructure.
You have:
- You have a maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Computer Science or Engineering (or a related field).
- Your highest educational qualification is either a Bachelor's or Master's degree.
- Applicants without University degree are not eligible.
- Applicants with a PhD are not eligible.
- You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
- Good spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.
Contract
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Job Description
In this role you will operate the CMS Global Pool of computing resources. You will learn to monitor, maintain, and evolve the submission infrastructure of the experiment.
Your responsibilities
- Monitor the HTCondor batch system used to realise the Global Pool.
- Adjust the pool paramaters to meet the experiments computing priorities/needs.
- Upgrade, configure, and troubleshoot components of the Global Pool.
- Communicate provisioning or scheduling issues and report the Global Pool status at coordination meetings.
Your profile
- Knowledge in Linux service administration and management.
- Knowledge of python and shell scripting.
- Experience with distributed computing or high-performance computing is a plus.
- Experience with batch systems and high throughput computing on Grid/Cloud is a plus.
- Experience with Puppet (or other configuration management) software is a plus.
- Experience with software development and code design is a plus.
Skills
- Ability to strive in a multi-cultural environment.
- Good communication skills.
- Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.
Eligibility criteria:
- You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
- By the application deadline, you have a maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Computer Science or Engineering (or a related field) and your highest educational qualification is either a Bachelor's or Master's degree.
- You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
- Applicants without University degree are not eligible.
- Applicants with a PhD are not eligible.
Additional Information
Job closing date: 13.04.2026 at 23:59 CEST.
Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Job flexibility: Fully Onsite
Target start date: 01-June-2026
Job reference: EP-CMS-2026-80-GRAE
Field of work: Software Engineering and IT
Benchmark job: 200020 - Computing Engineer
Global Benefits
- A monthly stipend between 5266-5793 Swiss Francs per month (tax free) depending on your degree.
- 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
- Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
- Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances.
- A relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
- Possibility to extend your contract up to 36 months.
- On-the-job and formal training including language classes.
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Potential interview questions
| Tell us about your experience with Linux service administration. | This assesses your practical knowledge in managing Linux systems, which is crucial for this role. | Describe specific projects or tasks where you've administered Linux services, mentioning any challenges faced and how you overcame them. |
| What is your experience with Python and shell scripting? | We're interested in your scripting skills as they'll be essential for automating tasks. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time you had to troubleshoot a technical issue in a high-performance computing environment. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks in a distributed computing environment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of when you had to report on system status at meetings? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to adapt to a multicultural working environment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why do you want to learn French? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What is your familiarity with batch systems in high throughput computing? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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