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High-Performance Computing Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

Overview iota IT, a subsidiary of VTG, is seeking a High-Performance Computing Engineer in McLean, VA. What will you do? * The highly skilled High Performance Computing Engineer to design, implement ...

VTG

High-Performance Computing Engineer

Mclean, VA

Overview iota IT, a subsidiary of VTG, is seeking a High-Performance Computing Engineer in McLean, VA. What will you do? * The highly skilled High Performance Computing Engineer to design, implement ...

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As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance high performance computing in the United States is $47.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectFreelance High Performance ComputingFreelance Data Scientist
Required CredentialsAdvanced degrees in computer science, engineering, or related fields; knowledge of parallel computing and HPC toolsDegree in data science, statistics, or related fields; proficiency in programming, statistics, and machine learning
Work EnvironmentTypically involves working with supercomputers, clusters, and specialized hardwarePrimarily works with data analysis platforms, cloud services, and programming languages like Python or R
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by research institutions, government labs, and tech companies for scientific simulations and large-scale computationsEmployed across industries for data analysis, predictive modeling, and business intelligence projects

While both roles require strong technical skills and programming knowledge, Freelance High Performance Computing focuses on optimizing and managing large-scale computational resources, whereas Freelance Data Scientist centers on analyzing data to extract insights. The choice depends on your expertise in hardware and parallel processing versus data analysis and modeling.

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High-Performance Computing Engineer

High-Performance Computing Engineer

VTG

Mclean, VA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Overview
iota IT, a subsidiary of VTG, is seeking a High-Performance Computing Engineer in McLean, VA.
What will you do?
  • The highly skilled High Performance Computing Engineer to design, implement, and maintain advanced computing solutions in support of mission-critical operations.
  • The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in large-scale HPC environments, cluster management, GPU computing, and high-speed networking.

Do you have what it takes?
  • Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance, with polygraph.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
  • Experience with NVidia, Cray, managing clusters, Slurm, Linux, CUDA, high-speed networks as well as an understanding of the customer's A&A process.

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