High Performance Computing Software Analyst

Job Description

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 other Friday off. You 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 software while also answering service requests and tickets. Key duties 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
• Responsible for designing, 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 Science Gateway development and deployment
• Research, configure deployed software
• Research, install 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.
• Implement new systems
• Perform system performance analysis and tuning
• 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
• 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
• 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.Qualifications : Minimum Requirements :
• Bachelor's degree of Science in Computer Science or related field and 2+ years of applicable experience, or advanced degree in scientific computing and 1+ years of applicable experience
• Demonstrated user support in high performance and / or 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
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and directly with end users
• This position requires access to export control data which requires US citizenship

Preferred Requirements :

• Expertise 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 -descriptions )

Job Information :

• The pay range for this position is : Level #440 ($75,804.00 - $155,496.00) / Level #450 ($91,008.00 - $186,588.00). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• You are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.

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.

Selective Service Requirements To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS).

For more information see www.sss.gov. Equal Employment Opportunity Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable Accommodation We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation. Other Information When applying to positions please provide a resume and answer all questions on the following screens.

Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration. INL does not accept resumes from third-party vendors unsolicited.