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Computer Operator, Linux

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$24.04/hr

ASRC Federal InuTeq is seeking an on-site Control Room Analyst in Mountainview, CA to support the NASA Advanced Supercomputing (NAS) facility, home to some of the world's fastest supercomputers ...

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Technical Recruiter (Supercomputing/ML)

San Jose, CA · On-site

$100K - $220K/yr

Job Summary As we scale, we're looking for a Technical Recruiter (Supercomputing/ML) to build and own some of the most high-leverage, relationship-driven parts of our recruiting function. This role ...

asrcfh

Computer Operator, Linux

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$24.04/hr

ASRC Federal InuTeq is seeking an on-site Control Room Analyst in Mountainview, CA to support the NASA Advanced Supercomputing (NAS) facility, home to some of the world's fastest supercomputers ...

NE-NERSC

HPC/AI Performance Specialist

Bodega Bay, CA · On-site

NERSC provides world-class supercomputing, high performance, scalable data systems and services to 10,000 users across a wide range of scientific disciplines. NERSC's science impact is acknowledged ...

asrcfh

Computer Operator, Linux

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$24.04/hr

ASRC Federal InuTeq is seeking an on-site Control Room Analyst in Mountainview, CA to support the NASA Advanced Supercomputing (NAS) facility, home to some of the world's fastest supercomputers ...

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How much do supercomputer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for supercomputer in California is $25.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.83 and $30.13 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a supercomputer?

A Supercomputer job typically involves working with high-performance computing (HPC) systems to process complex calculations at extremely high speeds. Professionals in this field may develop software, optimize system performance, manage hardware infrastructure, or support scientific and engineering research. These roles are common in fields such as climate modeling, artificial intelligence, biomedical research, and financial simulations.

What are the typical responsibilities of a supercomputer engineer on a daily basis?

Supercomputer Engineers are responsible for designing, configuring, and maintaining high-performance computing systems to support complex computations in fields such as scientific research, weather modeling, and data analytics. On a daily basis, they might monitor system performance, troubleshoot hardware or software issues, optimize code for scalability, and collaborate closely with researchers and IT professionals to ensure workloads run efficiently. Additionally, they often assist in upgrading systems and implementing the latest technologies to maximize computational power. Working in this role offers opportunities for ongoing professional development and cross-functional teamwork, making each day both challenging and rewarding.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the supercomputer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Supercomputer Engineer, you need expertise in high-performance computing (HPC), computer architecture, parallel programming, and advanced mathematics, often supported by a degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field. Familiarity with tools such as MPI, OpenMP, Linux systems, and certifications like Certified HPC Professional can be critical. Strong problem-solving abilities, collaboration, and communication skills set exceptional candidates apart in multidisciplinary environments. These competencies are essential for building, optimizing, and managing supercomputing resources that drive scientific discovery and innovation.

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Infographic showing various Supercomputer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 60% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 10% Temporary, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 90% In-person, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,653 per year, or $25.8 per hour.

Software Engineer - Linux Kernel (C++, C)

Pantera Capital

Palo Alto, CA • On-site

$180 - $440/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

At SpaceXAI, we design, build, and operate the largest AI supercomputers in the world, from the ground up. As a member of the Platform Core team, you will be responsible for the lowest layers of the software stack on the devices setting the pace for how fast we can push the frontier of AI. Our team’s software interfaces directly with the core hardware of the supercomputer and its network fabric. Our mission is to expose the full capability of that hardware — limited only by physics — to the rest of the stack, all while retaining the smallest, most robust footprint possible.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Build and maintain the lean, high-reliability Linux-based operating system that underpins our supercomputer network fabric.
  • Write (or rewrite) high-performance device drivers to extract the maximum physical capability from our network and compute hardware.
  • Manage deployment, operation, and debugging of our platform in production, including:
    • Rigorous resolution and root-causing of anomalies to ensure the system is constantly improving in reliability.
    • Developing and constantly improving our tools for observability and configuration management.
  • Collaborate with our hardware teams and external partners to design the next generation of supercomputer hardware – and then bring up our OS and software stack on it.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Hands-on systems programming experience in C or C++.
  • Strong operating systems fundamentals (scheduling, memory management, I/O) — you must be able to articulate in extreme detail how a computer works, from the hardware all the way up to high-level applications.
  • Understanding of computer networking, both in the host (OS stack) as well as common network devices like switches and routers.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Deep knowledge of the Linux kernel and its networking stack — transferable experience with another production-grade kernel is okay, too!
  • Proficiency with debugging tools spanning kernel, network, and userspace (e.g., ftrace, perf, Wireshark/tcpdump, eBPF, gdb, and more).
  • Experience bringing up new hardware from scratch — you have flashed bare-metal software on a microcontroller with JTAG, or bootstrapped a Linux kernel and rootfs on new hardware.
  • Demonstrated track record of developing and optimizing device/peripheral drivers — ideally for high-speed interfaces, or with advanced considerations like DMA and cache coherency.
  • Understanding of major peripheral hardware interface standards (Ethernet, PCIe, I2C, SPI, etc.) — you can critically review a schematic, and debug these interfaces if needed.
  • Experience with product security, OS/system hardening, and secure boot schemes.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$180,000 - $440,000 USD

  • equity
  • comprehensive medical
  • vision
  • dental coverage
  • access to a 401(k) retirement plan
  • short & long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • various other discounts and perks

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