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ExxonMobil

HPC Systems Engineer

Spring, TX · On-site

The HPC Systems Engineer will be involved in various aspects of designing and engineering our HPC ... Monitor overall system performance and health and partner with 3rd parties on hardware support as ...

ExxonMobil

HPC Systems Engineer

Spring, TX · On-site

The HPC Systems Engineer will be involved in various aspects of designing and engineering our HPC ... Monitor overall system performance and health and partner with 3rd parties on hardware support as ...

ExxonMobil

HPC Systems Engineer

Spring, TX · On-site

The HPC Systems Engineer will be involved in various aspects of designing and engineering our HPC ... Monitor overall system performance and health and partner with 3rd parties on hardware support as ...

SK hynix America

AI/HPC System Architect

San Jose, CA · On-site

$155K - $255K/yr

As an AI/HPC System Architect, your primary responsibility will be to conceptualize the ... D in Electrical and Computer Engineering, or related field with 15+ years of experience in system ...

IMC

HPC Systems Architect

Chicago, IL · On-site

$250K/yr

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field * Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in HPC architecture, system design, or a similar role ...

OrangePeople

CAE HPC System Adminstrator

Troubleshoot application-related issues and ensure minimal disruption to engineering activities ... Perform system health checks, monitoring, and incident tracking for HPC and CAE environments.

IMC B.V.

HPC Systems Architect

Chicago, IL · On-site

$200K - $225K/yr

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field * Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in HPC architecture, system design, or a similar role ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for hpc system engineer in the United States is $127,215.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,000.00 and $157,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an HPC system engineer?

An HPC (High-Performance Computing) System Engineer designs, deploys, and manages supercomputing environments used for complex computations. They optimize hardware and software components, ensuring system performance, scalability, and reliability. Responsibilities include configuring clusters, troubleshooting performance issues, and maintaining parallel file systems. They work with researchers and developers to optimize code for maximum efficiency. Strong knowledge of Linux, networking, and parallel computing is essential for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an HPC system engineer?

Excelling as an HPC System Engineer requires strong expertise in Linux systems administration, parallel computing, and networking, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with HPC resource managers (such as Slurm or PBS), file systems like Lustre or GPFS, and certifications like CompTIA Linux+ or RHCE are highly valuable. Effective problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills help engineers address complex technical issues and interact with diverse research and engineering teams. These competencies are essential to ensure optimized system performance and support for high-demand computational workloads.

What are some common challenges faced by HPC system engineers?

HPC System Engineers often encounter challenges related to managing large-scale clusters, troubleshooting performance bottlenecks, and ensuring system reliability under demanding workloads. Keeping up with evolving hardware, software updates, and security requirements is also a key part of the job. The role frequently involves responding to urgent issues, supporting a variety of users with different computational needs, and balancing maintenance with ongoing project deadlines. Successfully navigating these challenges requires both strong technical troubleshooting skills and the ability to communicate solutions effectively with researchers and IT peers.

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Senior HPC System Administrator

Albuquerque, NM

Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc.
IT Services • 11 - 50 employees
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$77K - $105K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Overview

Edgewater Federal Solutions is seeking a Senior HPC System Administrator to support a major national laboratory. 

The experienced and successful candidate shall work on independent tasks such as installation, upgrades, and troubleshooting within a team administering High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems. Administer Linux operating systems, including RHEL, Debian, CentOS, and Fedora. Develop and utilize scripting skills (e.g., shell, Python, Perl) for system administration tasks. Participate in all aspects of the HPC system lifecycle, including facility integration, standup, acceptance, and ongoing operations. Address all aspects of security, networks, filesystems, system software installation, and user support. Administer Linux operating systems in a clustered environment, including site integration with facilities, installation, upgrades, and troubleshooting. Utilize advanced scripting experience to enhance system administration efficiency. Manage various security components, such as LDAP, SSL certificates, and other third-party security products. Understand and work with HPC scheduling software (e.g., PBS, Moab, or SLURM), parallel filesystems (e.g., GPFS, Lustre), and interconnects (e.g., Infiniband, OmniPath, Aries). Develop infrastructure or system management enhancements necessary for the efficient operation of large-scale, advanced technology, or prototype systems. Collaborate with vendors and external partners to enable functionalities or diagnose issues on HPC systems. Work with research staff to support non-standard functionalities and pre-release software on HPC systems.

Responsibilities

On any given day, you may be called on to:

  • Install/provision/upgrade systems at scale, using configuration management and automation tools across multiple environments.
  • Configure and monitor the state of the HPC storage systems using software utilities, shell scripts, and command line interfaces.
  • Identify and troubleshoot a variety of issues, as well as test and implement solutions to such issues.
  • Work with HPC team and vendors in the delivery and deployment of large storage systems, to include facilities staff and hardware engineers.
  • Actively seek opportunities to broaden and deepen your knowledge base and proficiencies.
  • Build your professional development through mentorship partners and informal training.
Qualifications
  • BS in relevant discipline plus minimum 5 years or more years of directly related experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the job or a total of 11 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoE Q Clearance.
  • Must Be US Citizen
  • Work is performed on site and therefore candidate must reside in the Albuquerque area.

Required Skills:

  • Extensive experience as a Linux Systems Administrator performing all activities such as installation, system integration, image development, patching, upgrades, and complex problem resolution.
  • Demonstrated experience in hardware systems analysis to determine system requirements, define system design (integrating hardware and software requirements), develop system architectures, and assess functionality and performance of systems.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team.

About Us: 

Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located in Frederick, MD. The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of being highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services and timely delivery. Edgewater Federal Solutions is ISO 9001, 20000-1, 270001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Small Companies for 2018 through 2025.

It has been and continues to be the policy of Edgewater Federal Solutions to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, and/or other statuses protected by applicable law. #LI-VA1

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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