HPC Architecture Lead: Drive Next-Gen Compute & Team

VC5 Consulting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

VC5 Consulting in Houston seeks a senior HPC Architect to lead architecture and strategy for high-performance computing systems within a global technology team. You will collaborate with engineering and operations to deliver optimized data-processing workloads and drive innovation in compute technology.

The role requires 8+ years in HPC design and leadership, deep knowledge of CPU/GPU compute, memory subsystems, and interconnects, and a track record of building high-performing teams in a dynamic

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience designing, implementing, and scaling large-scale HPC compute and storage architectures.
• 3+ years of experience in managing and leading an HPC technology team.
• Proven expertise in CPU and GPU-based HPC compute design.
• Deep knowledge of HPC stack: processors, memory subsystems, and high-speed interconnects.
• Strong command of Linux-based HPC environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dedicated team of 4–5 architects in design/implementation of next‑gen HPC systems.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging compute technologies to enhance HPC capabilities.
• Drive development of core compute architecture and infrastructure roadmap.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and vendors to ensure secure, scalable, cost-effective solutions.
• Influence decisions that improve performance, reliability, and total cost of ownership.

Skills

HPC architecture design

Team leadership

CPU/GPU compute design

Linux for HPC

Memory subsystems

High-speed interconnects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM (CS/Engineering/Physics)

Tools

Linux

Job description

VC5 Consulting in Houston seeks a senior HPC Architect to lead architecture and strategy for high-performance computing systems within a global technology team. You will collaborate with engineering and operations to deliver optimized data-processing workloads and drive innovation in compute technology.

The role requires 8+ years in HPC design and leadership, deep knowledge of CPU/GPU compute, memory subsystems, and interconnects, and a track record of building high-performing teams in a dynamic