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Remote Hpc Engineer information

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote HPC Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote HPC Engineer, you need a solid background in computer science or engineering, expertise in high-performance computing architectures, and experience with parallel programming. Familiarity with HPC job schedulers (like Slurm), Linux systems, distributed storage, and relevant certifications (such as CompTIA Linux+ or HPC-specific credentials) are commonly required. Strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and self-motivation are vital soft skills for addressing complex technical challenges remotely. These competencies ensure efficient system performance, seamless collaboration, and successful support of computational research or enterprise workloads.

What are Remote HPC Engineers?

Remote HPC (High Performance Computing) Engineers are professionals who design, implement, and manage high-performance computing systems, typically from a remote location. They work with powerful computer clusters and supercomputers to support complex computations in fields like scientific research, engineering, and data analysis. Their responsibilities include configuring hardware and software, optimizing system performance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring the security and reliability of HPC resources. By working remotely, these engineers can support organizations and research teams around the world without needing to be physically present at the data center.

What is the difference between Remote Hpc Engineer vs Remote Cloud Engineer?

AspectRemote Hpc EngineerRemote Cloud Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science or related, certifications like HPC or LinuxBachelor's in Computer Science or related, cloud certifications (AWS, Azure)
Work EnvironmentHigh-performance computing clusters, research labs, data centersCloud platforms, virtual environments, cloud service providers
Employer & Industry UsageResearch institutions, scientific organizations, tech companiesTech firms, startups, enterprises using cloud infrastructure
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The main difference between a Remote Hpc Engineer and a Remote Cloud Engineer lies in their focus areas. Hpc Engineers specialize in high-performance computing systems used for scientific and research purposes, while Cloud Engineers focus on designing and managing cloud-based infrastructure. Both roles require technical expertise and certifications, but their work environments and industry applications differ significantly.

How do Remote HPC Engineers typically collaborate with on-site teams to manage high-performance computing clusters?

Remote HPC Engineers often rely on robust communication tools and version control systems to coordinate with on-site system administrators, researchers, and IT staff. They participate in regular virtual meetings to discuss cluster performance, resolve technical issues, and plan for upgrades or maintenance. Secure remote access protocols allow engineers to monitor, troubleshoot, and configure systems from afar, but effective collaboration also depends on clear documentation and periodic knowledge sharing sessions. Building strong relationships with on-site personnel helps ensure smooth operations and prompt resolution of any hardware or software challenges.
What are the most commonly searched types of Hpc Engineer jobs in Washington? The most popular types of Hpc Engineer jobs in Washington are:
What cities in Washington are hiring for Remote Hpc Engineer jobs? Cities in Washington with the most Remote Hpc Engineer job openings:
Distinguished Engineer, Full Stack (Remote Eligible)

Distinguished Engineer, Full Stack (Remote Eligible)

Capital One

Mclean, VA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago


Capital One rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 145 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

91st of 170 rated banks


Job description

Distinguished Engineer, Full Stack (Remote Eligible)

As a Distinguished Engineer at Capital One, you will be a part of a community of technical experts working to define the future of banking in the cloud.

You will work alongside our talented team of developers, AI/ML experts, data analysts, product managers and people leaders. Our Distinguished Engineers are leading experts in their domains, helping devise practical and reusable solutions to complex problems. You will drive innovation at multiple levels, helping optimize business outcomes while driving towards strong technology solutions.

At Capital One, we believe diversity of thought strengthens our ability to influence, collaborate and provide the most innovative solutions across organizational boundaries. You will promote a culture of engineering excellence, and strike the right balance between lending expertise and providing an inclusive environment where the ideas of others can be heard and championed. You will lead the way in creating next-generation talent for Capital One Tech, mentoring internal talent and actively recruiting to keep building our community.

Distinguished Engineers are expected to lead through technical contribution. You will operate as a trusted advisor for our key technologies, platforms and capability domains, creating clear and concise communications, code samples, blog posts and other material to share knowledge both inside and outside the organization. You will specialize in a particular subject area, but your input and impact will be sought and expected throughout the organization.

In this role, you will work with our Capital Markets and Financial Planning Technology teams as well as the broader Finance Technology Distinguished Engineer community to drive architectural excellence, establish AI-native engineering standards, and deliver the next generation of liquidity management, predictive analytics and financial planning infrastructure that powers Capital One's most consequential financial decisions.

If you are ready to provide thought leadership and build engineering excellence across Capital One's engineering teams, come join us in our mission to change banking for good.

Key responsibilities:

  • Articulate and evangelize a bold technical vision for your domain

  • Decompose complex problems into practical and operational solutions

  • Ensure the quality of technical design and implementation

  • Serve as an authoritative expert on non-functional system characteristics, such as performance, scalability and operability

  • Continue learning and injecting advanced technical knowledge into our community

  • Handle several projects simultaneously, balancing your time to maximize impact

  • Act as a role model and mentor within the tech community, helping to coach and strengthen the technical expertise and know-how of our engineering and product community

  • Lead proof-of-concept development for emerging AI frameworks and architectural patterns

  • Collaborate with other Finance Technology towers reviewing architectures and designs outside your immediate domain and contributing a cross-cutting perspective that raises the bar org-wide

  • Champion AIOps practices - driving platform reliability through AI-assisted anomaly detection, automated remediation, and predictive alerting across the portfolio

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree

  • At least 7 years of experience in the following:

    • Software engineering and solution architecture

    • Enterprise architecture and design patterns

    • Designing and building distributed HPC and ML systems

    • Full ML development lifecycle using AI and ML frameworks

    • Cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)

    • Data engineering

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field

  • 10+ years of experience in one or more of: software engineering and solution architecture, enterprise architecture and design patterns, distributed HPC and ML systems, ML development lifecycle, cloud computing, or data architecture

  • 10+ years of hands-on coding in commonly used languages Python, Java, Go, Scala, JavaScript/TypeScript, or similar; you are a working engineer, not a former engineer

  • 8+ years owning the full SDLC, conception through architecture, implementation, testing, deployment, and production support; you have been paged and you have fixed it

  • Demonstrated AI-native engineering practice across all three layers:

    • Daily use of AI coding assistants to accelerate productivity, utilizing capabilities well beyond basic code completion

    • Spec/intent driven development

    • AI embedded in CI/CD and SDLC tooling - test generation, spec validation, code review augmentation

    • Production experience building LLM-backed or agentic systems - prompt engineering, evaluation frameworks, observability, and guardrails included

  • Experience working directly with quantitative analysts or data scientists - model development lifecycles, feature pipelines, backtesting, ML deployment, and the rigor to validate what a model is actually doing

Capital One is open to hiring a Remote Employee for this opportunity.

Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

Remote (Regardless of Location): $244,700 - $279,200 for Distinguished Engineer


Cambridge, MA: $269,100 - $307,200 for Distinguished Engineer


McLean, VA: $269,100 - $307,200 for Distinguished Engineer


New York, NY: $293,600 - $335,100 for Distinguished Engineer


Richmond, VA: $244,700 - $279,200 for Distinguished Engineer







Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter.

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at theCapital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com

Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.

Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).


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