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How much do high performance computing hpc jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for high performance computing hpc in the United States is $68,249.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,000.00 and $83,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between High Performance Computing Hpc vs Data Scientist?

AspectHigh Performance Computing (HPC)Data Scientist
Required credentialsDegree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields; often certifications in parallel computing or HPC systemsDegree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or related fields; certifications in data analysis or machine learning
Work environmentSupercomputing centers, research labs, large enterprises with high computational needsTech companies, finance, healthcare, research institutions, often in office or remote settings
Industry usageScientific research, simulations, modeling, large-scale data processingData analysis, predictive modeling, machine learning, business insights

While both roles involve working with large datasets and complex computations, HPC specialists focus on designing and maintaining high-performance computing systems for scientific and engineering tasks. Data scientists analyze data to extract insights and build models. The roles often overlap in data processing but differ in technical focus and environment.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in high performance computing (HPC) environments?

Professionals in HPC roles often encounter challenges such as optimizing code for parallel processing, managing complex and rapidly evolving hardware architectures, and troubleshooting large-scale distributed systems. Collaborating closely with researchers and domain experts is also essential to ensure that computational resources are used efficiently and effectively. Keeping up with advances in both hardware and software, as well as balancing multiple projects with tight deadlines, are typical aspects of the HPC work environment.

What is high performance computing (HPC)?

High Performance Computing (HPC) refers to the use of supercomputers and parallel processing techniques to solve complex computational problems quickly and efficiently. HPC systems combine the power of multiple processors to perform billions or even trillions of calculations per second, making them essential for scientific research, engineering simulations, data analytics, and other demanding tasks. These systems are used in fields such as weather forecasting, molecular modeling, financial modeling, and artificial intelligence. By leveraging HPC, organizations can tackle problems that are too large or complex for standard computers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a high performance computing (HPC) specialist?

To thrive as a High Performance Computing (HPC) specialist, you need a solid background in computer science or engineering, strong programming skills (especially in languages like C, C++, or Python), and expertise in parallel computing and Linux systems. Familiarity with cluster management tools, job schedulers (e.g., SLURM or PBS), and experience with HPC libraries and accelerators such as MPI, OpenMP, and GPU programming are typically required. Excellent problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and effective communication skills help you collaborate with researchers and resolve complex technical challenges. These competencies are vital for optimizing computational workflows, maintaining robust systems, and enabling advanced scientific or industrial research.
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Infographic showing various High Performance Computing Hpc job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,249 per year, or $32.8 per hour.

High-Performance Computing (HPC) (SA2) (Government)

AT and T

Columbia, MD • On-site

$98K - $167K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

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Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

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Job description

AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, IP enabled, cloud-based, network solutions and professional services to the Federal Government. We are dedicated to recruiting, developing and empowering a diverse, high-performing workforce that is passionate about what they do, committed to our shared values and dedicated to our customers' mission.
The scope of this Contract requires specialized expertise in areas such as high-performance computing (HPC), automated processing systems, distributed software design, and secure hosting and networking solutions. The IT infrastructure consists primarily of Linux, with some Windows, and UNIX. The environment includes a variety of network devices, server interconnections, mass storage solutions, and essential supporting infrastructure services. The services provided under this Contract support areas including HPC, infrastructure maintenance for HPC systems, networking, office automation, and the development of specialized software.
AT&T has an opening for a High-Performance Computing (HPC) Systems Administrator to support a large client-based IT enterprise installation, configuration and networking of Linux and Windows based platforms. This position requires office presence a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered. Work to be performed at government customer site.
Description of Job Duties/Responsibilities:
The System Administrator provides HPC sustainment support across two geographically dispersed sites, including:
  • Linux-based HPC clusters (e.g., Red Hat/CentOS/Rocky/Ubuntu) with parallel file systems (e.g., Lustre/GPFS) and high-speed interconnects (InfiniBand/Slingshot).
  • Transition of new systems/capabilities into operations (clusters, SMP/MPP, parallel file systems).
  • Support to HPC and ABS (ABUNDANTSHIELD) SRE teams in accordance with Government policies and procedures.

Proficient with the following (as specific position requires):
  • Operate and maintain systems/services: monitoring, incident response, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance.
  • Install/configure Linux OS, file systems, and TCP/IP networking; troubleshoot OS and application issues.
  • Automate/administer via BASH scripting; compile/install software as required.
  • Use common operations and observability tooling: Jira, Confluence, Grafana, Prometheus, Nagios.
  • Support HPC workload and configuration management tooling: Slurm, git, Salt, Ansible.
  • Provide user support and escalation/status communication to agency management and internal customers.
  • Optimize operations through resource utilization and capacity analysis/planning.
  • Apply in-depth troubleshooting skills across heterogeneous systems (no single fixed solution).
  • Provide detailed analysis and feedback to agency management and internal customers for escalated tickets.
  • Provide support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process.
  • Harden, patch, and tune Linux/UNIX/Windows systems; implement OS-level enhancements to improve reliability and performance.

Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph. (#ts/sci) (#polygraph)
Required Qualifications:
B.S. in a technical discipline and 5 years' experience as a System Administrator in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity or 10 years' experience in lieu of degree.
  • DoD 8570 IAT II level certification required.

Ready to join our team? Apply today!
Our High-Performance Computing (HPC) (SA2) (Government) earns between $98,100 - $167,830 yearly. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.
Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:
  • Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays) *Pro-rated when working less than 40 hrs/wk.
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Caregiver Leave
  • Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected • Adoption Reimbursement
  • Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
  • Life and Accidental Death Insurance
  • Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Extensive employee wellness programs
  • Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

Weekly Hours:
40
Time Type:
Regular
Location:
Columbia, Maryland
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