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Honolulu, HI · On-site

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Chantilly, VA · On-site

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Reston, VA · On-site

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for hpc high performance computing director in the United States is $119,323.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $93,500.00 and $147,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an HPC High Performance Computing director?

HPC (High Performance Computing) Directors are senior professionals responsible for overseeing the operation, management, and strategic development of high performance computing resources within an organization. They lead teams that design, implement, and maintain advanced computing systems used for complex simulations, research, and data analysis. HPC Directors collaborate with scientists, engineers, and IT staff to ensure that computing resources meet the needs of users, remain secure, and support innovation. Their role often includes budgeting, policy development, and staying up-to-date with the latest advances in computing technologies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an HPC High Performance Computing director?

To thrive as an HPC Director, you need deep expertise in computer science, systems architecture, and parallel computing, often supported by an advanced degree and significant leadership experience. Familiarity with HPC hardware, cluster management tools (such as Slurm or PBS), and cloud-based HPC platforms, along with relevant certifications, is common. Strong leadership, strategic planning, and communication skills are essential for managing teams and collaborating with diverse stakeholders. These competencies enable the effective design, deployment, and optimization of HPC resources critical for research and enterprise innovation.

What are some common challenges faced by an HPC High Performance Computing director when managing large-scale computing environments?

As an HPC High Performance Computing Director, one of the main challenges is ensuring efficient resource utilization across multiple high-demand projects while maintaining system reliability and uptime. Balancing the needs of diverse research or engineering teams, addressing hardware and software scalability, and staying ahead of rapid technological changes are also frequent hurdles. Directors often need to foster collaboration between IT staff, researchers, and external vendors, all while managing budgets and planning for future infrastructure growth.

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Technology Architect III - High Performance Computing

New York, NY • On-site, Remote

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees
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$136K - $225K/yr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

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Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

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Job description

About Us:
The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.
Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Technology Architect III - High Performance Computing
At Memorial Sloan Kettering, the Technology Architect III - High Performance Computing role drives the design and evolution of a high-performance computing environment that enables advanced research, analytics, and AI innovation. The position operates at a deep technical, system level-shaping scalable architecture, optimizing performance, and partnering across infrastructure teams to support mission-critical scientific discovery.
Role Overview
  • Define and evolve the technical vision and architecture for a next-generation high-performance computing (HPC) environment.
  • Design system-level solutions that optimize performance, scalability, reliability, and long-term maintainability.
  • Support research computing workloads, including advanced analytics, simulation, and AI/ML pipelines.
  • Architect Linux-based HPC platforms, clusters, and supporting services with enterprise-grade resilience.
  • Evaluate and integrate cloud resources to extend or hybridize HPC capabilities when appropriate.
  • Optimize compute, storage, networking, and scheduler performance based on workload characteristics.
  • Partner with networking, facilities, data center, storage, and cloud teams to align infrastructure design and execution.
  • Establish standards, documentation, and operational practices for HPC hybrid platforms and lifecycle management
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance on complex architecture decisions, tradeoffs, and roadmap planning.

Key Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field; advanced education preferred.
  • Strong background in high-performance computing environments, including cluster design and operations.
  • Advanced Linux administration experience, including Red Hat-based systems.
  • Experience with job scheduling and workload management platforms (e.g., Slurm or equivalent).
  • Exposure to cloud platforms, distributed systems, and modern compute architectures; cloud certifications a plus.

Core Skills
  • Systems-level thinking with the ability to translate complex technical requirements into scalable architecture.
  • Strong analytical and optimization mindset to maximize performance, reliability, and efficiency.
  • Collaborative partnership across infrastructure, engineering, and operations stakeholders.
  • Clear technical communication and documentation to influence architecture decisions and standards.

Additional Information:
  • Schedule: Hybrid; a few times a month on site. Must be within commutable distance to an MSK site
  • Location: New Jersey Data Center (1050 Wall Street West)
  • Reporting to: Associate Director, Infrastructure

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Pay Range: $136,400.00 - $225,100.00
FSLA Status: Exempt
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At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.
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