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HPC Systems Architect

Chicago, IL · On-site

$200K - $225K/yr

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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 ...

HPC Software Engineer III - UPDATED

Socorro, NM · On-site +1

$54.25 - $72.75/hr

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This includes building modern, scalable data-processing systems in partnership with leading high ... Work with HPC system engineers to tune application performance for specific architectures.

Required : • Expertise in parallel programming models (e.g., MPI, OpenMP) • Strong knowledge of HPC system architectures and workflows • Experience with distributed systems and data-intensive ...

HPC Systems Engineer

Charlottesville, VA · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

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Overview HPC Systems Engineer Location: Charlottesville, VA Clearance Required: Active TS (SCI eligibility) At Bcore, our strength comes from how we deliver impact to the mission. Whether it ...

HPC Systems Engineer

Charlottesville, VA · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

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HPC Systems Engineer Location: Charlottesville, VA Clearance Required: Active TS (SCI eligibility) At Bcore, our strength comes from how we deliver impact to the mission. Whether it's architecting ...

Required : • Expertise in parallel programming models (e.g., MPI, OpenMP) • Strong knowledge of HPC system architectures and workflows • Experience with distributed systems and data-intensive ...

Zealogics Inc is seeking an HPC Engineer ... The primary responsibilities include maintaining and configuring HPC systems, troubleshooting ...

HPC Software Engineer III - UPDATED

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$79 - $120/hr

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This includes building modern, scalable data‑processing systems in partnership with leading ... Work with HPC system engineers to tune application performance for specific architectures.

HPC Software Engineer III - UPDATED

Albuquerque, NM · On-site +1

$53.75 - $72/hr

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This includes building modern, scalable data-processing systems in partnership with leading high ... Work with HPC system engineers to tune application performance for specific architectures.

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How much do hpc system engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 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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Infographic showing various Hpc System Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $127,215 per year, or $61.2 per hour.

HPC Software Developer with Security Clearance

Lentech, Inc.

Fort George G Meade, MD • On-site

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Job description

Responsibilities: • Analyzes user’s requirements, concept of operations documents, and high-level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications. Analyzes system requirements and leads design and development activities. Guides users in formulating requirements, advises alternative approaches, and conducts feasibility studies.
• Provides technical leadership for the integration of requirements, design, and technology. Incorporates new plans, designs and systems into ongoing operations. Develops technical documentation.
• Develops system Architecture and system design documentation. Guides system development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans.
• Interacts with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts. Ultimate responsibility for the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Systems Engineering area of responsibility.
• Communicates with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives. Provides system engineering services and support HPC System Design & Engineering organization in support of the HPC CAPBILITIES program. • Support the team’s efforts to develop and maintain the architectural direction and methods of HPC systems to include aspects of compute, memory, interconnect, network, and storage architectures to meet current and future mission requirements. • Support the development, test, and integration of commercial and custom HPC computing solutions as needed to support the overall HPC mission.
• Support and provide rigorous end-to-end systems engineering services through the entire HPC development and acquisition life cycle.
Specific activities may include:
• Develop program level requirements management process and establish a requirements baseline to tailor for each system
• Contribute to and/or deliver systems engineering documentation at both program and system level
• Develop risk management process to include risk management plan and risk register
• Propose and evolve HPC Architectural Concepts and features such as:
o Ensure consistency with strategic plans and commercial vendor roadmaps.
o Analyze and document alternatives among competing architectures.
o Justify architectural elements based on mission applications and proxies.
• Deliver documentation of architecture, including description of unique architectural features and diagrams that illustrate structure and functions of architecture.
• Specify, recommend, and/or analyze various aspects of HPC systems including:
o Processor and/or Accelerator technology, features, and performance
o Interconnect and network performance, fabric topology, technology, features and performance, including applicability for specific algorithms of interest.
o Memory capacity and bandwidth
o Storage hierarchy, capacity, technology, and performance
o HPC- facing network structure, technology, features, and performance
o Manufacturability, reliability, availability, serviceability, sustainability
• Establish, expand, and/or focus the mission application performance of each architecture concept, supported by abstract modeling where appropriate. Required:
Active and current TS.SCI w FSP through MD
Ability to use the Atlassian Suite products (JIRA, Confluence, etc.)
Capability to use CAMEO
Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+ Education: A High School Diploma or GED plus fourteen (14) years of general system engineering experience.
OR
A Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university plus six (6) years of systems engineering experience.
OR
A Master’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university required plus four (4) years of systems engineering experience.
OR
A PhD in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university required plus four (4) years of systems engineering experience.