IT Student Placement - HPC

Red Bull Technology have an exciting opportunity for an undergraduate to join our High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Technical Platforms team based in Milton Keynes. You will be a valued member of the team, working alongside experienced engineers who design, operate, and improve the compute, storage, and platform technologies that underpin simulation, analytics, and engineering workloads. This placement offers a unique opportunity to learn how large-scale, high-performance infrastructure helps a Formula One team turn complex engineering data into performance. Main Accountabilities * Assist with the day-to-day operation and monitoring of HPC compute, storage, and supporting platform services. * Support Linux-based systems, including routine administration, patching, troubleshooting, and health checks. * Help investigate user issues with engineering workloads, job scheduling, performance, and access to HPC services. * Develop scripts and simple automation using technologies such as Python, Bash, Git, or Ansible. * Contribute to monitoring, reporting, and analysis of system utilisation, availability, and performance. * Participate in testing, benchmarking, and technical proof-of-concept activities. * Assist with the installation, configuration, and fault diagnosis of servers, storage, and networking equipment in the datacentre. * Maintain clear technical documentation, operational procedures, asset records, and knowledge articles. * Work with HPC engineers, platform engineers, software developers, and engineering users to deliver reliable, secure, and supportable services. * Proactively identify opportunities to improve reliability, performance, automation, and the user experience. * Take an active role in team projects, planned changes, and continuous improvement activities. **Qualifications** Candidates should be studying Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or another relevant technical degree; prior HPC experience is not required. Skills and Attributes * You need to be curious, analytical, and enthusiastic about solving technical problems. * The role is hands-on and will give you exposure to Linux systems, compute clusters, high-performance storage, networking, automation, and monitoring. * Clear communication, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn are essential. Working at Red Bull Technology Not only is this a fantastic opportunity to complete your student placement at our championship-winning team, but it is also a great opportunity to work with some of the greatest talents in F1. A good salary is just the start; there are many other benefits too, such as a free daily food allowance, free gym access and fitness classes, multiple discounts and offers with our partners, free barista-style coffee, unlimited Red Bull, and much more! The placement will be for 1 year, starting in the summer of 2027. To be considered for this Student Placement, please apply to this advert and submit both your CV and a one-page Cover Letter.