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Biohub

Staff HPC Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

You will design, implement, and optimize a unified HPC-AI ecosystem blending on-prem Slurm-managed clusters, cloud GPU resources, and containerized environments. This hybrid environment will power ...

Biohub

Staff HPC Engineer

San Francisco, CA · Hybrid

You will design, implement, and optimize a unified HPC-AI ecosystem blending on-prem Slurm-managed clusters, cloud GPU resources, and containerized environments. This hybrid environment will power ...

NVIDIA

Senior HPC Cluster Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$122K - $168K/yr

... management, observability and day to day operation through automation. • Provide technical leadership and strategic guidance for managing large-scale HPC systems, including the deployment of ...

KLA Corporation

Principal HPC Architect

Milpitas, CA · On-site

HPC Architecture & Engineering * Design and implement HPC clusters, including compute, storage ... Develop automation for cluster provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management. * Architect ...

Spellbrush

HPC/ML Infrastructure Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$126K - $166K/yr

The role involves bridging the gap between researchers and GPU machines, ensuring efficient job running and model training while managing the complex HPC software landscape. Responsibilities : • ...

KLA Corporation

Principal HPC Architect

Milpitas, CA

HPC Architecture & Engineering * Design and implement HPC clusters, including compute, storage ... Develop automation for cluster provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management. * Architect ...

KLA

Principal HPC Architect

Milpitas, CA · On-site

HPC Architecture & Engineering * Design and implement HPC clusters, including compute, storage ... Develop automation for cluster provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management. * Architect ...

NVIDIA

HPC Operations Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$81K - $110K/yr

Responsibilities : • Troubleshoot incoming support requests in a large-scale HPC environment. • Contribute enhancements to existing deployment automation, configuration management, observability ...

Orbotech

Principal HPC Architect

Milpitas, CA

HPC Architecture & Engineering * Design and implement HPC clusters, including compute, storage ... Develop automation for cluster provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management. * Architect ...

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How much do hpc manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for hpc manager in California is $103,211.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,300.00 and $120,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Hpc Manager vs Hpc System Administrator?

AspectHpc ManagerHpc System Administrator
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in computer science, IT, or related field; certifications like HPC certifications or Linux certifications are commonSimilar credentials; often holds degrees in IT or computer science and Linux or HPC certifications
Work EnvironmentOversees HPC clusters, manages teams, plans infrastructure, and ensures system performanceMaintains, configures, and troubleshoots HPC systems and hardware
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in research institutions, universities, and large enterprises with high-performance computing needsCommonly employed in similar environments for daily system management

The main difference is that the Hpc Manager focuses on overseeing HPC operations, managing teams, and strategic planning, while the Hpc System Administrator handles the technical setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting of HPC systems. Both roles require similar technical skills and certifications, but their responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

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Infographic showing various Hpc Manager job openings in California as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 75% In-person, and 25% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $103,211 per year, or $49.6 per hour.
Flight Sciences Tools and HPC engineer

Flight Sciences Tools and HPC engineer

Archer

San Jose, CA

$162K - $217K/yr

Other

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

What you'll do:

  • Design, implement, and maintain internal software libraries and applications as well as computing infrastructure to enable engineers to solve problems faster and more efficiently. Promote the use of shared computational infrastructure, tools, and practices across engineering teams within the Flight Sciences department.
  • Develop processes and software tools to improve the reproducibility and traceability of computations. Drive the implementation of such tools.
  • Promote a culture of software excellence across the engineering organization.
  • Understand the needs of various engineering teams to efficiently utilize High-Performance Computing (HPC) resources, and make informed decisions on infrastructure solutions to ensure optimal resource utilization and cost savings.
  • Maintain and administer on-premises HPC resources. 
  • Advocate for engineering and computing needs with the company-wide IT department.

What you need:

  • Master's or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computational Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience as a user and developer of scientific/engineering software for flight sciences or similar disciplines (such as aerodynamics, acoustics, control, loads, thermal analysis, mass properties, vehicle simulation, etc.) in a fast-moving environment.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing computing software and infrastructure, with proficiency in the scientific Python ecosystem (NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow/PyTorch, VTK).
  • Demonstrated experience in standard best practices in software development, including version control, CI/CD, software testing, environment management.
  • Demonstrated experience with the design and administration of HPC systems, either on-premise or cloud (AWS preferred). Knowledge of Linux administration, high speed network interconnects, parallel file systems, and MPI required.
  • Experience with HPC management software (Slurm/PBS/Torque, OpenHPC/Bright, Warewulf/XCat, Spack/EasyBuild, Lmod).
  • Good understanding of enterprise IT and common network security practices.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Bonus qualifications:

  • Experience as an engineer in one or more of the following areas of aircraft design - aerodynamics, conceptual design, rotor/propeller design, vehicle simulation, loads and dynamics, structural design, stress analysis, GNC.
  • Contributions to open source scientific software projects.
  • Experience with MATLAB and Simulink.
  • Proficiency in one or more compiled languages (e.g. C/C++, Fortran, Rust).
  • Familiarity with databases (SQL, NoSQL, time-series) and database application design (ORM/ODM).
  • Experience with software packaging (Pip, Conda, Spack) and containerization technologies (Docker/Singularity/Shifter) for scientific software.
  • Familiarity with software configuration management tools (Chef/Puppet/Ansible).
  • Familiarity with common CI/CD tools and practices (TeamCity/Jenkins, Artifactory, Docker, etc.).
  • Experience with analysis tools and workflows for aircraft/rotorcraft design (aerodynamics, CFD, GNC, loads, structural analysis, CAD, mass properties, etc.).

At Archer, we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent with the skills and leadership needed to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company's strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $162,800 - $217,600. Actual compensation offered will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer's People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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