Role OverviewAs a Senior HPC Architect at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), you will lead the architecture, design, and evolution of high-performance computing platforms supporting both open research and classified computing missions. This role is responsible for translating mission and scientific requirements into scalable, reliable, and secure HPC architectures.
What You Will Do
The Senior HPC Architect drives end-to-end technical direction for HPC environments: developing reference architectures, guiding system design decisions and technology selection, defining performance and capacity models, and ensuring operational excellence through standardization, automation, and observability.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Success requires deep expertise in modern HPC system architecture, GPU-centric platforms, cluster scheduling, Linux at scale, and rigorous performance engineering, with the ability to operate effectively in regulated environments.
Requirements
- BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 8+ years of relevant experience in HPC engineering
- Demonstrated strength in system architecture, cluster operations, parallel computing environments, and performance optimization
- Strong experience with HPC cluster management and scheduling
- Experience with HPC performance monitoring and benchmarking using tools such as Grafana, Nagios, Ganglia (or equivalent)
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Medical and retirement plans
- Flexible work hours
- On-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Contributory Pension Plan
- Life Insurance
- Disability Benefits
- Generous Vacation and Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Educational Assistance
- Relocation Assistance
- Employee Discounts
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