Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
HPC Performance Engineer
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, California, United States, 94551
Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.We are committed to a diverse and equitable workforce with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, experiences, and perspectives. This is important for continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.Pay Range$132,810 - $170,556/month at the SES.2 level$159,330 - $204,635/month at the SES.3 levelThis is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.Job Description
We have an opening for an
HPC Performance Engineer
to support our research software teams. You will develop and maintain common infrastructure (e.g., build tools, continuous integration, testing) and perform focused software development tasks across a variety of application domains. You will work on a multi-disciplinary team in an environment that focuses on problems of interest to LLNL and Department of Energy (DOE) programs. You will apply fundamental knowledge of software development and contribute to multiple projects using creativity and imagination. This position will be in the CASC division in the Computing Directorate.This position offers a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You will have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week.This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.You willEmploy moderately complex software engineering methods using industry standard software development practices and modern programming languages and operating systems.Assist in modernizing scientific applications and workflows to utilize the latest high performance computing systems and/or cloud platforms.Help develop, test and/or implement new cross-cutting software infrastructure.Contribute to the fulfillment of technical projects and organizational objectives functioning as an effective team member on multi-disciplinary teams.Engage other developers frequently to share relevant knowledge, opinions, and recommendations.Perform other duties as assigned.Additional Responsibilities at the SES.3 levelManage multiple advanced parallel tasks and priorities of customers and stakeholders, ensuring deadlines are met, while leveraging team member’s skills.Design, implement, deploy, and maintain software systems using object-oriented analysis, design, and programming techniques.Provide solutions to complex problems that require in-depth analysis of tangible and intangible factors.Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.Experience developing parallel performance software on Linux HPC clusters with MPI and job scheduling software.Proficient in Python as evidenced by contributions to open-source HPC performance tool software.Experience with parallel performance data measurement and analysis tools, and analysis of machine learning classifiers for parallel algorithms.Experience working with limited direction on technical tasks and developing high impact technical solutions.Proficient verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively in a team environment, prepare written reports and present and explain technical information.Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with a diverse set of scientists, engineers and other technical and administrative staff in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.In Addition at the SES.3 levelSignificant experience in working with diverse teams to solve complex problems and deliver practical solutions.Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to interact with a multi-disciplinary research team, author technical and scientific reports and papers, and deliver scientific presentations.Comprehensive analytical and problem-solving skills necessary to craft creative solutions and solve complex problems.Qualifications We DesireMaster’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.Experience with MPI, OpenMP, parallel programming, and/or experience with High Performance Computing.Experience with build systems such as CMake and/or software packaging and deployment.Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Position InformationThis is a Flexible Term appointment, which is for a definite period not to exceed six years. If final candidate is a Career Indefinite employee, Career Indefinite status may be maintained (should funding allow).Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?Included in 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!Flexible Benefits Package401(k)Relocation AssistanceEducation Reimbursement ProgramFlexible schedules (*depending on project needs)Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversitySecurity ClearanceNone required. However, if your assignment is longer than 179 days cumulatively within a calendar year, you must go through the Personal Identity Verification process. This process includes completing an online background investigation form and receiving approval of the background check. (This process does not apply to foreign nationals.)Pre-Employment Drug TestExternal applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.How to identify fake job advertisementsPlease be aware of recruitment scams where people or entities are misusing the name of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) to post fake job advertisements. LLNL never extends an offer without a personal interview and will never charge a fee for joining our company. All current job openings are displayed on the Career Page under “Find Your Job” of our website.Equal Employment OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.Reasonable AccommodationOur goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request.California Privacy NoticeThe California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here.
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We have an opening for an
HPC Performance Engineer
to support our research software teams. You will develop and maintain common infrastructure (e.g., build tools, continuous integration, testing) and perform focused software development tasks across a variety of application domains. You will work on a multi-disciplinary team in an environment that focuses on problems of interest to LLNL and Department of Energy (DOE) programs. You will apply fundamental knowledge of software development and contribute to multiple projects using creativity and imagination. This position will be in the CASC division in the Computing Directorate.This position offers a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You will have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week.This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.You willEmploy moderately complex software engineering methods using industry standard software development practices and modern programming languages and operating systems.Assist in modernizing scientific applications and workflows to utilize the latest high performance computing systems and/or cloud platforms.Help develop, test and/or implement new cross-cutting software infrastructure.Contribute to the fulfillment of technical projects and organizational objectives functioning as an effective team member on multi-disciplinary teams.Engage other developers frequently to share relevant knowledge, opinions, and recommendations.Perform other duties as assigned.Additional Responsibilities at the SES.3 levelManage multiple advanced parallel tasks and priorities of customers and stakeholders, ensuring deadlines are met, while leveraging team member’s skills.Design, implement, deploy, and maintain software systems using object-oriented analysis, design, and programming techniques.Provide solutions to complex problems that require in-depth analysis of tangible and intangible factors.Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.Experience developing parallel performance software on Linux HPC clusters with MPI and job scheduling software.Proficient in Python as evidenced by contributions to open-source HPC performance tool software.Experience with parallel performance data measurement and analysis tools, and analysis of machine learning classifiers for parallel algorithms.Experience working with limited direction on technical tasks and developing high impact technical solutions.Proficient verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively in a team environment, prepare written reports and present and explain technical information.Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with a diverse set of scientists, engineers and other technical and administrative staff in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.In Addition at the SES.3 levelSignificant experience in working with diverse teams to solve complex problems and deliver practical solutions.Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to interact with a multi-disciplinary research team, author technical and scientific reports and papers, and deliver scientific presentations.Comprehensive analytical and problem-solving skills necessary to craft creative solutions and solve complex problems.Qualifications We DesireMaster’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.Experience with MPI, OpenMP, parallel programming, and/or experience with High Performance Computing.Experience with build systems such as CMake and/or software packaging and deployment.Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Position InformationThis is a Flexible Term appointment, which is for a definite period not to exceed six years. If final candidate is a Career Indefinite employee, Career Indefinite status may be maintained (should funding allow).Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?Included in 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!Flexible Benefits Package401(k)Relocation AssistanceEducation Reimbursement ProgramFlexible schedules (*depending on project needs)Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversitySecurity ClearanceNone required. However, if your assignment is longer than 179 days cumulatively within a calendar year, you must go through the Personal Identity Verification process. This process includes completing an online background investigation form and receiving approval of the background check. (This process does not apply to foreign nationals.)Pre-Employment Drug TestExternal applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.How to identify fake job advertisementsPlease be aware of recruitment scams where people or entities are misusing the name of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) to post fake job advertisements. LLNL never extends an offer without a personal interview and will never charge a fee for joining our company. All current job openings are displayed on the Career Page under “Find Your Job” of our website.Equal Employment OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.Reasonable AccommodationOur goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request.California Privacy NoticeThe California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here.
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