High Performance Computing Software Analyst

High Performance Computing Software Analyst

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a High Performance Computing Software Analyst to work in our High Performance Computing department. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Research Education Campus with every Friday off.

The High Performance Computing Software Analyst will report to the manager of the High Performance Computing department.

Responsibilities Include:

Provide software support for high performance computing users. Analyze documentation and software builds for multiple high performance computing softwares while also answering service requests and tickets.

Tasks include:

* HPC leadership at INL including understanding mission requirements and providing solutions for users

* Function as a interface between the High Performance Computing and Advanced Scientific Computing directorate organizations and the Lab

* Design, installing, configuring, debugging, troubleshooting, improving software to support the High Performance Computing systems and supporting infrastructure.

Specific tasks include:

* Provide software support for machine learning models

* Support computer vision application development and deployment

* Support Science Gateway development and deployment

* Research, maintain deployed software

* Research, maintain 3rd party embedded systems applications

* Research and diagnose system operational problems

* Coordinate with vendors to resolve hardware and software problems

* Define and document procedures and tasks

* Participate in a 24-hour, 7-day on-call support rotation and off-hours maintenance activities.

* Integrate new systems

* Perform system performance analysis and tuning

* Provide user support & training

* Support laboratory wide training and outreach activities with the purpose of increasing HPC adoption at INL

* Support university training and outreach activities with the purpose of building HPC and computational science skills

* Contribute to the enhanced reputation of HPC both at INL and regionally

* Be familiar with data center design, cooling, power, and operations

* Coordinate with HPC staff for HPC maintenance/outages

* Support python programming language and modern web development frameworks, content management systems, relational databases, graphical toolkits, version control systems, and OS X/Linux system administration

* Work both independently and as a member of the team in computer science, scientific software engineering, and client/server programming

* Take direction from other team members and peers, and also provide input in a constructive manner to others while maintaining a positive and professional relationship

* Monitor application usage so availability of resources is constant and adjusted to meet demands

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree of Science in Computer Science or related field and 4+ years of applicable experience, or advanced degree in scientific computing and 2+ years of applicable experience

Demonstrated user support in high performance and scientific computing

Proficiency with the UNIX/Linux command line and SSH

Intermediate programming ability with multiple computer software languages and information systems

Proficiency with C and C++ programming languages

Experience compiling applications on Linux systems (e.g. Makefiles, configure, and make)

Proficiency with Python and Bash scripting and Python package managers such as pip and Conda

Proficiency with parallel programming paradigms including MPI, OpenMP, and OpenACC

Proficiency with HPC workload managers such Slurm, PBS/Torque, and Flux

Familiarity with Git or other version control systems

Work as part of a team and directly with end users

U.S. citizenship is required due to access to export controlled information

Preferred Requirements:

Expertise developing and supporting parallel applications built on MPI and OpenMP

Familiarity with the Fortran programming language

Knowledge of and familiarity with GPU programming such as CUDA and ROCm/HIP

Familiarity with package managers such as rpm, dnf/yum, and Spack

Experience building and using Apptainer or Podman containers

Experience administering HPC workload management and scheduling systems such as Slurm and OpenPBS

Experience with FlexNet or other network license management software

Experience with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, and Scikit-Learn

Familiarity with the CMake build tool

Familiarity with Perl, Awk, and Sed

Familiarity with LaTeX and LaTeX editors such as Overleaf

Familiarity with various modeling and simulation frameworks and software packages such as MOOSE, VASP, LAMMPS, Star-CCM+, Abaqus, Ansys, Matlab, and NCRC codes (see

Job Information:

Salary Grade: PR0200 210 – ($95,928 - $158,232)/ PR0300 220 – ($110,316 - $181,956)

You are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.

Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

Benefits and Relocation

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match

Paid time off (personal leave)

Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)

Comprehensive Relocation Package

Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,800 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation’s nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

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Schedule: Full-time

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