High-Performance Computing Software Engineer

Job overview

The High-Performance Computing Software Engineer role is onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD, and pays $235,000–$265,000 per year. GIGATEC’s engineering team supports mission-critical challenges for the defense community and national security. The engineer characterizes and tunes software performance across high-performance computing node types, working with subject-matter experts, mission customers, and stakeholders to develop efficient solutions. The role focuses on parallel computing, algorithm optimization, scalability, benchmarking, and troubleshooting on HPC clusters; a Top Secret clearance and favorable polygraph completion are required.

What you'll do

• Characterize and tune software performance across HPC node types
• collaborate with HPC subject-matter experts, mission customers, and stakeholders to understand computational needs
• develop efficient software solutions
• work with parallel computing frameworks and optimize algorithms for parallel execution
• support scalability and performance on HPC clusters
• automate test procedures with Bash/Python
• document software design and performance optimizations
• troubleshoot and debug HPC performance issues
• perform HPC benchmarking and testing.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

high-performance computing

software engineer

parallel computing

hpc clusters

linux

bash

python

c/c++

openmp

mpi

annapolis junction md

$235k–$265k/year

top secret clearance

polygraph required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 100% paid healthcare
• 31 days PTO
• 10% 401(k) in every paycheck, fully vested
• unlimited upskilling
• tuition reimbursement
• student loan repayment
• flexible benefits.

Why this role

Requires Top Secret clearance and favorable polygraph completion; employer cannot sponsor an employment visa. Benefits include 100% paid healthcare, 31 days PTO, and 10% 401(k) in every paycheck, fully vested.

About the employer

GIGATEC is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.