Software Engineer - HPC Linux (Top Secret/SCI with CI Poly to start)

North Point Technology; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

North Point Technology is seeking a Senior HPC Linux Software Engineer to join an on-site Technical User Support team within a High Performance Computing program. The role requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph to start. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support HPC modeling and simulation capabilities.

The engineer will develop and maintain software in Linux environments, analyze and debug code, and deliver training workshops for HPC users and staff.

Qualifications

• Modeling and simulation software development in heterogeneous Linux environments.
• Experience in HPC environments and user workflow support.
• Proficiency in Fortran, C, and/or C++ with shell scripting.

Responsibilities

• Support HPC users through modeling and simulation workflows on on-site Linux systems.
• Develop and maintain software in heterogeneous Linux environments.
• Analyze, debug, and maintain existing codebases.
• Apply software engineering best practices including requirements, design, coding, and testing.
• Mentor junior engineers and design training workshops for HPC users and staff.
• Lead code reviews and contribute to onboarding materials.

Skills

Modeling & simulation software

HPC environment knowledge

HPC user workflow support

Fortran, C, and/or C++

BASH & Korn shell scripting

Linux troubleshooting

SDLC practices

Unit testing & configuration mgmt

Code maintenance & debugging

Code review & mentoring

Training workshop design

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

Software Engineer - HPC Linux (Top Secret/SCI with CI Poly to start)

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

North Point Technology is THE BEST place to work for curious-minded engineers motivated to support our country’s most crucial missions! We focus on long term projects, leveraging the latest technology in support of innovative solutions to solve our customer’s most difficult problems.

At North Point Technology, EMPLOYEES come first! 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.