Herndon, VA

Salary
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Posted
Aug 10, 2026
Location
Herndon, VA
Last confirmed open
Sep 24, 2026

What this job asks for AI summary

This role centers on developing and maintaining modeling and simulation software in High Performance Computing (HPC) environments across heterogeneous, multi-platform Linux systems. The engineer will support HPC user workflows, debug and extend existing codebases, conduct code reviews, and mentor junior engineers or scientists. It also involves designing and delivering training materials for HPC users and internal staff.

Senior level

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Must have (5)
HPCFortran, C or C++Bash or Korn ShellLinuxUnit testing

“or” means any one of them counts — you don't need all of them.

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What won't set you apart
Unit testing55%Linux45%

Most people in this occupation already list these. Still required — just not what gets you shortlisted.

What the occupation pays Median $138,970 (middle half $107,524–$175,762).

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Why we read it this way (5)

The role blends HPC software development (primary) with HPC user support and system troubleshooting, which creates some ambiguity between Software Developers (15-1252) and Network/Systems Admins (15-1244); the software development and codebase ownership duties are the stronger signal.

Fortran, C, and C++ are listed together with 'and/or', indicating at least one is required; all three are captured as required with each listed as an alternative for the others.

Bash and Korn shell are listed together as a single scripting requirement; Bash is the primary name with Korn shell as the alternative.

Seniority is assessed as Senior based on the code review, mentoring, and training design responsibilities, despite no explicit level being stated in the title or posting.

Ignored 2 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): Modeling and simulation software, Configuration management.

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