Lead HPC Software Integration Engineer

Ctrl +•Annapolis Junction, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead the test, evaluation, and integration of a high-performance computing (HPC) software stack, troubleshooting complex issues and identifying root causes. The role supports large-scale HPC systems that power demanding mission workloads. Work is on-site in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, and applicants must live within commuting distance. Applicants must currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph; the employer does not sponsor new clearances or upgrades. Regular on-site attendance is required, though some roles may allow limited telework. The position involves testing, evaluating, and integrating HPC software; troubleshooting software and hardware issues; managing workloads with Slurm; automating configuration with Salt and Ansible; and diagnosing root causes and driving mitigations. Compensation is approximately $129.35–$142.82 per hour, depending on qualifications, experience, and selected compensation model. The employer offers three compensation models: Max Rate, With Bonus, or With Bonus and PTO. PTO and bonuses depend on model selection and role eligibility.

Requirements

10 years of relevant experience; a Master’s degree may substitute for 2 years.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, subject to the stated Master’s substitution.
Linux command-line tools.
Extensive recent Bash and Python scripting.
Slurm resource management and job scheduling.
HPC integration, evaluation, and system administration.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Salt and Ansible.
Experience with Lustre, GPFS, or Panasas file systems.
Ganglia and Nagios monitoring.
GPU, FPGA, or ASIC acceleration.
InfiniBand or Slingshot interconnects.
HPC benchmark tooling.
Currently active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph; the employer does not sponsor clearances or upgrades.
Must live within commuting distance of Annapolis Junction, Maryland, and meet the in-person work requirement.

Nice To Haves

Jira and Confluence.
Experience supporting large-scale HPC systems and customers.

Responsibilities

Test, evaluate, and integrate the HPC software stack.
Troubleshoot software and hardware issues on HPC systems.
Manage workloads with Slurm.
Automate configuration with Salt and Ansible.
Diagnose root causes and drive mitigations.

Benefits

10% employer 401(k) non-elective contribution.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Medical coverage options.
Dental coverage options.
Vision coverage options.
Employee Assistance Program.
Professional development and certification reimbursement.
Technology and ergonomic equipment reimbursement, subject to eligibility.
Referral and retention bonus programs, subject to eligibility.
Paid social and team events.
Compensation model options include a no-bonus option with five weeks of PTO; PTO and bonuses depend on the selected model and role eligibility.