Software Engineer - HPC Linux (Top Secret/SCI with CI Poly to st with Security Clearance

North Point Technology; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

North Point Technology is seeking a Senior HPC Linux Software Engineer to join an on-site Technical User Support team in Colorado Springs. The role requires active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph to start and involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to advance HPC modeling and simulation capabilities.

The engineer will support HPC users, develop software for Linux environments, perform code reviews, and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related discipline.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph required to start.
• Proficiency in Fortran, C, and/or C++.
• Linux OS proficiency and scripting ability (BASH/Korn shell).
• Experience with HPC modeling, simulation, and user-support workflows.

Responsibilities

• Support HPC users through modeling and simulation workflows on Linux systems.
• Develop, maintain, and debug software in heterogeneous multi-platform Linux environments.
• Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews and create training materials for HPC users.

Skills

Fortran

C

C++

BASH

Korn shell

Linux

HPC workflow

Code review

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Job description

Software Engineer - HPC Linux (Top Secret/SCI with CI Poly to start) Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

North Point Technology is looking to hire a Senior HPC Linux Software Engineer to join an on-site Technical User Support team embedded within a High Performance Computing Research and Development program. This role requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph to start. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team including a TUS team lead, program Chief Scientist, end users, and site staff to support and advance HPC modeling and simulation capabilities.

Responsibilities:

The engineer will serve as an active member of an on-site Technical User Support team, supporting HPC users through their modeling and simulation workflows, developing and maintaining software in heterogeneous multi-platform Linux environments, analyzing and debugging existing codebases, applying software engineering best practices including requirements analysis, design, coding, documentation, and unit testing, conducting code reviews, mentoring junior engineers and scientists, and designing and delivering training workshops, tutorials, and onboarding materials for HPC users and internal staff.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Modeling and simulation software development and use in heterogeneous, multi-platform environments


• High Performance Computing (HPC) environment knowledge and related technologies


• HPC user workflow support for modeling and simulation problems and GUIs


• Proficiency in Fortran, C, and/or C++


• Proficiency in BASH and Korn shell scripting


• Linux operating system proficiency, including end-user system troubleshooting in a lab environment


• Software development lifecycle practices including requirements, use cases, design, coding, documentation, and testing of scalable distributed applications in Linux


• Unit testing and configuration management


• Analysis, debugging, and maintenance of existing codebases


• Code review facilitation and mentoring of junior engineers or scientists


• Design and delivery of training workshops, tutorials, or onboarding materials for HPC users and internal staff

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Experience supporting R&D programs in a classified or government laboratory environment


• Familiarity with additional HPC scripting or workflow automation tools

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related discipline


• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph required to start

We focus on long term projects, leveraging the latest technology in support of innovative solutions to solve our customer’s most difficult problems.

We value our employees by providing excellent compensation, benefits, and a flexible work-life balance. We strive for a close-knit and open atmosphere where the owners are always directly available to our team members.

For positions requiring a federal security clearance, your clearance level must be clearly identified on your resume.