Principal - AI & HPC Data Centre Compute
Location:
London; UKWork type: HybridSeniority: DirectorPrimary skill: Business ConsultingPosted: 2026-09-29We'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.
ResponsibilitiesAdvise hyperscalers, neoclouds and enterprises on compute strategies for AI and HPC, including power, cooling and network designOptimise AI training and inference workloads (LLMs, multimodal and scientific AI) across distributed clusters for cost, throughput and latency targetsLead 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 schedulingArchitect scalable AI platforms integrating MLOps frameworks, automation tools and reusable assetsDevelop repeatable AI/HPC offerings, contribute to solution roadmaps and establish strategic partnerships with major ecosystem playersTrack industry trends in AI factories, GPU economics and liquid cooling technologies, representing EPAM at industry events and thought leadership forumsRequirements12+ years of experience in HPC, AI infrastructure, accelerated computing or distributed systems architectureDeep knowledge of GPU architectures, AI workloads, networking and large-scale cluster operationsHands-on expertise with Slurm, Kubernetes and performance optimisation across multi-node environmentsProven ability to advise senior stakeholders and influence technical strategy at C-levelDemonstrated experience in pre-sales solutioning and shaping complex technology engagementsNice to haveExposure 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 deploymentsWe offerEPAM 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 eventsLearning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and coursesIf 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