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HPC Software Engineer
LOCATION
Tysons, VA 22182
CLEARANCE
TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position requires full U.S. Citizenship)
KEY SUMMARY
We are seeking an innovative and driven HPC (High-Performance Computing) Software Engineer to develop and optimize software solutions for cutting-edge computational environments. In this role, you will design, implement, and enhance software that leverages HPC systems to solve complex problems and drive performance improvements. The ideal candidate has a strong background in parallel programming, an understanding of HPC architectures, and a passion for tackling technical challenges. If you are excited by the opportunity to work in a collaborative and dynamic environment where your skills will directly impact the success of advanced computing applications, we encourage you to apply.
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SIMILAR CAREER TITLES
High-Performance Computing Engineer, Parallel Computing Engineer, Computational Scientist, HPC Systems Engineer, Software Optimization Engineer, Supercomputing Specialist, Distributed Systems Engineer, HPC Application Developer, Cluster Computing Engineer, Scientific Programmer, Computational Software Developer, Performance Tuning Specialist, GPU Computing Engineer, Numerical Computing Engineer, HPC Architect, Scalable Systems Engineer, Data-Intensive Computing Specialist, Machine Learning Engineer for HPC, Computational Research Engineer, etc.
DEGREE (Level Desired)
Bachelor's Degree
DEGREE (Focus)
Computer Science, Computational Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Data Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computational Biology, Computational Chemistry, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, High-Performance Computing, Numerical Analysis, Scientific Computing, Statistics, etc.
ALTERNATE EXPERIENCE
General comment on degrees: Most contracts allow additional experience (4-5 years) in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree. Some contracts give 4-5 years experience credit for a Bachelor's Degree. Some contracts give 2 years experience credit for a Master's Degree. We will work with you to find the right fit.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and develop software for high-performance computing systems
• Optimize applications for scalability and efficiency on HPC architectures
• Implement parallel algorithms for computational workloads
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues in HPC environments
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on computational projects
• Ensure software compatibility with diverse HPC hardware architectures

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Proficiency in parallel programming languages (e.g., MPI, OpenMP)
• Strong understanding of HPC architectures and clusters
• Experience with performance profiling and tuning tools
• Familiarity with distributed computing frameworks
• Knowledge of scientific computing libraries and tools
• Ability to optimize code for GPUs and accelerators

DESIRED SKILLS

• Familiarity with cloud-based HPC solutions
• Knowledge of emerging HPC technologies (e.g., quantum computing)
• Experience with high-speed interconnects (e.g., InfiniBand)
• Understanding of job schedulers and resource managers (e.g., Slurm)
• Strong technical documentation and reporting skills
• Ability to mentor team members in HPC best practices

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BENEFITS

• Excellent Salaries
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Cafeteria Style Benefits
• 10% - 401k Matching (Vested Immediately)
• Additional 401k Profit Sharing
• 30 days Paid Leave/Holiday (No Use or Lose!)
• The day off for your birthday
• Medical/Dental/Vision - 100% employee coverage. ($1200 allowance - or a bonus)
• HSA/FSA
• AFLAC
• Long Term/Short Term Disability - 100% employee coverage. No cost to you.
• Life Insurance - 100% employee coverage. No cost to you.
• Additional Discretionary Life Insurance
• Paid Training
• No long, wordy reviews with tons of paperwork!!!
• Referral bonus program with recurring annual payments

HOW TO APPLY
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT
Cymertek is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We embrace and celebrate differences in our employees, recognizing that a diverse workforce enhances our creativity, innovation, and overall success. At Cymertek, employment decisions are made based on merit, qualifications, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We believe in creating an environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and where opportunities for professional growth and advancement are accessible to everyone, regardless of background or identity.