HPC Software Engineer

Everforth Apex

We are seeking a HPC Software Engineer who will work on a HPC Research and Development (R&D) customer contract. The candidate will be an active member of the Technical User Support (TUS) team, interacting with the team, TUS team lead, program Chief Scientist, Customers, users, and focused on a specific R&D customer.

The TUS team is responsible for working with HPC users to achieve faster "time to science". You will work closely with the users to port, optimize, and parallelize codes to the users' requirements.

This position will be focused on a specific customer supporting their workflow, modeling and simulation, and data requirements and working with the program Chief Scientist, TUS team lead, and others to design and implement solutions to meet the customer's requirements.

You will also be involved in system performance analysis through benchmarking, tuning libraries, and generally focused on scientific modeling, numerical processes, and other scientific software and workflow issues. You will investigate, analyze, and make recommendations regarding user codes and other HPC software issues.

The work will be done using best practices needed to take full advantage of the program's HPC resources, research storage systems, and secure computing environment. You will also be responsible for providing end-user support for login procedures, thin-client access, desktop/workspace familiarization, and modeling and simulation software environment setup on RHEL/SE Linux HPC systems. This support helps users adapt to a production shared resource, its scheduling system, and its high-performance data storage systems.

Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense Top Secret/SCI Clearance with polygraph as a condition and continuation of employment.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM related discipline and a minimum of 8+ years of professional level experience
• Around 5 years of experience developing and using modeling and simulation software in heterogeneous, multi-platform environments
• Working with HPC users workflow for mod/sim problems and GUIs
• Knowledge of High Performance Computing (HPC) environment and related technologies
• Demonstrated proficiency with BASH and Korn
• Linux Operating System proficiency, ability to solve end-user computer system problems while working independently in a lab environment.
• Top Secret/SCI level with a ci poly required to start the role

Desired Skills

• Demonstrated proficiency with Fortran, C, and/or C++
• Revision control software (CVS, SVN, Git)
• Build/install tools (e.g. CMake, Makefile, autoconf)
• Strong ability to analyze, debug, and maintain the integrity of an existing code base
• Demonstrated proficiency in software development process including requirements, use cases, design, coding, documentation and testing of scalable, distributed applications in a Linux environment
• Experience with Python and Perl
• Agile process and JIRA
• AI/ML/Neural Networks experience
• Proficiency in basic software practices such as coding standards, unit testing, and configuration management
• A results-oriented team player, creative thinker, and problem-solver with strong communication skills
• Superior programming skills and excellent attention to detail
• Good organizational skills to balance and prioritize work
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our Welcome Packet, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.