Position Overview

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success. As a Software Engineer Lead - GPU Platform Engineer within PNC's Data and Automation / Machine Learning Ops organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Strongsville, OH, Dallas, TX, Birmingham, AL, Lakewood, CO or Phoenix, AZ.

The Software Engineer Lead – GPU Platform Engineer is a senior, hands-on technical role responsible for designing, operating, and evolving large-scale GPU platform infrastructure. This role is intended for engineers with deep technical expertise who operate with a high degree of independence, take ownership of complex and ambiguous platform challenges, and provide technical leadership while remaining actively involved in implementation and operations.

Responsibilities & Expectations
· Design, build, and operate large-scale, on‑premises GPU infrastructure
· Lead advanced Linux system administration and platform initiatives
· Architect, deploy, and operate containerized GPU workloads using Kubernetes and related tooling
· Manage, optimize, and troubleshoot NVIDIA GPU environments at scale
· Support and improve cluster scheduling, capacity planning, and resource management
· Diagnose and resolve complex, cross-cutting, or poorly defined infrastructure issues
· Collaborate closely with application, research, and infrastructure teams to enable GPU workloads and drive platform adoption
· Take ownership of complex or ambiguous problems and drive them to resolution
· Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and occasional leadership on platform design and operational decisions
· Influence platform direction through hands-on expertise, architectural input, and operational insight
· Drive continuous improvements in platform reliability, scalability, performance, and operational excellence

Qualifications & Skills
· Advanced experience administering Linux systems in production environments
· Strong hands-on experience with NVIDIA GPUs, drivers, and GPU compute technologies
· Strong experience operating containerized platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes
· Solid understanding of clustered, distributed, or HPC computing environments
· Proficiency in Python for automation, tooling, and platform workflows
· Experience with cluster schedulers such as Slurm and/or Kubernetes-based platforms (e.g., OpenShift)
· Experience designing, deploying, or maintaining CI/CD pipelines for containerized platforms, including Helm
· Experience deploying, scaling, or supporting multi-user platforms such as JupyterHub
· Experience supporting GPU platforms in enterprise, highly available, or regulated environmentsPNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Job Description

• Creates and leads the technical design and development of software solutions.
• Proposes & designs software solutions to address complex business needs. Prepares technical and procedural documentation required.
• Facilitates complex problem resolution.
• Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues. Reviews coding, testing, and documentation of software.
• Applies modern principles, methodologies and tools to advance business initiatives and capabilities.

PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:

• Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
• Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.

Preferred Skills

Application Development, Business Management, Customer Solutions, Design, Docker Container, GPU Programming, Group Problem Solving, High-Performance Computing (HPC) Systems, Kubernetes, Process Improvements, Release Management, Software Solutions, User Experience (UX) Design

Competencies

Application Delivery Process, Application Design, Architecture, Application Development Tools, Application Testing, Packaged Application Integration, System Development Life Cycle, Technical Troubleshooting

Work Experience

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience. Certifications are often desired. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Education

Bachelors

Certifications

No Required Certification(s)

Licenses

No Required License(s)

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $55,000.00 – $158,700.00Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education. This role is incentive eligible with the payment based upon company, business and/or individual performance.

Application Window

Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 04/24/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.

Benefits

PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.

To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit pncthrive.com.

Disability Accommodations Statement

If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at [email protected]. Please include “accommodation request” in the subject line title and be sure to include your name, the job ID, and your preferred method of contact in the body of the email. Emails not related to accommodation requests will not receive responses.  Applicants may also call 877-968-7762 and say "Workday" for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace.  We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.

This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and, for any registered role, the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history.

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