Software Engineer - HPC Linux (TS/SCI Clearance Required)
***This job requires active TS/SCI clearance with a CI Polygraph. Please apply only if you have an active TS/SCI clearance with a CI Polygraph. ***
North Point Technology is hiring a hands-on HPC Linux Software Engineer to support mission-critical R&D efforts in a high performance computing environment. This role is ideal for an engineer who can work directly with users, solve complex modeling and simulation challenges, and help strengthen HPC software workflows in a fast-paced on-site lab setting.
Responsibilities:
Support HPC users and technical staff in a research and development environment, helping solve modeling and simulation workflow issues across heterogeneous, multi-platform systems. Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux-based software used in HPC environments, including existing code bases and distributed applications. Partner closely with the Technical User Support team, team lead, Chief Scientist, customers, and site staff to resolve technical problems and improve user effectiveness. Contribute across the software lifecycle including requirements, design, coding, documentation, testing, and maintenance. Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and scientists, lead code reviews, and create training materials, tutorials, and onboarding content for users and internal staff.
Required Qualifications:
TS/SCI Clearance with CI Polygraph
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related discipline
10+ years of professional software engineering experience
Around 5 years of experience developing and using modeling and simulation software in heterogeneous, multi-platform environments
Experience supporting HPC user workflows for modeling and simulation problems, including GUI-based workflows
Knowledge of High Performance Computing environments and related technologies
Proficiency in Fortran, C, and/or C++
Proficiency with Bash and Korn shell scripting
Strong Linux experience, including the ability to troubleshoot end-user system issues independently in a lab environment
Experience with coding standards, unit testing, and configuration management
Strong ability to analyze, debug, and maintain existing code bases
Experience with requirements, use cases, design, coding, documentation, and testing of scalable distributed applications in Linux environments
Experience mentoring junior engineers or scientists, providing technical guidance, and leading code reviews
Experience designing and delivering training workshops, tutorials, or onboarding materials for HPC users and internal staff
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across technical teams and customer stakeholders
Excellent attention to detail, strong problem-solving ability, and solid organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working on-site with research and development customers in mission-focused environments
Experience supporting technical user communities in HPC or scientific computing settings
Background balancing software engineering, end-user support, and technical training responsibilities in the same role