DevOps Software Engineer - HPC Specialist
HRL Laboratories
Software Engineering
Lost Hills, CA, USA
USD 99,705-124,683 / year
Posted on Jun 30, 2025
General Description:
We are seeking a DevOps Software Engineer – HPC Specialist, where our DevOps team supports and maintains high-performance computing (HPC) environments and secure CI/CD infrastructure that support scientific research. This role demands expertise in Linux cluster administration, Slurm workload manager, and DevOps tools such as GitLab CI/CD, Python, and JFrog Artifactory, all within a highly secure, air-gapped environment. You’ll also document complex systems and processes clearly for a variety of technical and non-technical audiences.
Essential Duties:
Administer and troubleshoot Linux-based HPC clusters running Slurm.
Manage and maintain Slurm configurations and job scheduling policies.
Collaborate with researchers to support scalable and automated scientific workflows.
Monitor and optimize HPC performance, capacity, and reliability.
Develop and automate cluster management tasks, including node provisioning, software deployment, and user environment setup.
Administer and troubleshoot CI/CD infrastructure across open and air-gapped networks.
Contribute to Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) automation and system administration.
Collaborate with developers, system administrators, and research staff to support integrated platforms.
Write and maintain high-quality technical documentation.
Participate in Agile team activities to support iterative problem-solving and project delivery.
Required Skills:
Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly in both written and verbal formats.
Hands-on experience administering Slurm in HPC environments.
Knowledge of HPC environment architecture and common challenges in scientific computing.
Strong Linux system administration skills.
Proficiency in Python programming and scripting languages (e.g., Bash or PowerShell).
Experience with software packaging and environment management (e.g., Conda) in HPC contexts.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Familiarity with air-gapped or high-security computing environments.
Experience working in research or scientific computing environments is highly desired.
Required Education:
BS + 2 years of experience, or MS in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field. Candidates with different experience levels will be considered for other positions.
Special Requirements:
U.S. citizenship
Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance as required.
This is an on-site position due to the need to work with air-gapped networks and sensitive information.
Compensation:
The base salary range for this full-time position is $99,705 - $124,683 + bonus + benefits.
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