High Performance Computing Architect

Job overview

The High Performance Computing (HPC) Architect role is hybrid in North Chicago, IL. Compensation is not specified. The position supports AbbVie Information Research’s Scientific and Cloud Computing team, helping provide computing environments for scientific research and development. The architect leads the design and evolution of secure, scalable, reliable, and cost-effective on-premises, cloud, and hybrid HPC platforms. By partnering with R&D stakeholders and technical teams, the role enables research workloads and improves platform operations throughout their lifecycle.

What you'll do

• Architect and evolve on-premises, cloud, and hybrid scientific HPC environments
• design and support compute, GPU, networking, and storage infrastructure
• administer and optimize Slurm workload management
• establish secure container and scientific software environments
• support Posit and related analytics platforms
• implement identity, access, and vulnerability-management practices
• automate provisioning, configuration, patching, testing, and monitoring
• maintain architecture documentation and operational procedures
• lead design and incident reviews, proofs of concept, capacity planning, and technical mentorship.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

hpc architect

north chicago il

abbvie

hybrid

scientific computing

cloud computing

high performance computing

slurm

aws

gpu infrastructure

research and development

linux

automation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Eligible employees may receive paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and participation in long-term incentive programs.

Why this role

Hybrid work arrangement; technical leadership across HPC, AWS, Slurm, GPU computing, scientific software, and cloud infrastructure; supports AbbVie R&D research workloads.

About the employer

AbbVie is hiring for this role. Industry: Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing. Sector: 32.