High-Performance Computing (HPC) Software Engineer — Fully Clearaed

Make an Impact Where It Matters Most

At Intelliforce, we deliver advanced engineering solutions that enable the intelligence community to operate at the speed of mission. As a High-Performance Computing Software Engineer, you will help build the computational backbone behind some of the most complex analytics and modeling efforts in national security. This role is ideal for engineers who thrive on pushing hardware to its limits, optimizing large-scale parallel systems, and turning massive data into actionable capability. Your work will directly power mission outcomes where performance, reliability, and innovation are non-negotiable.

Schedule and Work Details

Location: Ft. Meade, MD
Telework: Not available
Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (required)

Here's What Your Day-to-Day Might Look Like

You will design and optimize software that runs on high-performance computing platforms, often working at the intersection of advanced algorithms and specialized hardware. Some days you will be tuning parallel code to squeeze out every ounce of performance. Other days you will collaborate with system engineers to map complex algorithms onto unique architectures across CPUs, GPUs, memory, storage, and high-speed networks.

You will analyze requirements, design solutions, develop new capabilities, debug existing software, and ensure everything operates efficiently at scale. You may lead technical discussions, mentor other engineers, and recommend architectural improvements that dramatically improve throughput and reliability. Your work will involve both deep technical problem solving and cross-team coordination to ensure mission systems perform exactly as intended.

Minimum Qualifications

Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (required)
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen

Education and Experience:
Master’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field and at least 5 years of relevant experience supporting programs of similar scope and complexity
OR
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 7 years of relevant experience
OR
At least 9 years of relevant experience without a degree

Required Skills

• Strong experience developing software for Linux environments using command line tools

• Proficiency in C, C++, or Python for high-performance applications

• Experience with parallel programming models such as MPI, OpenMP, CUDA, or similar

• Deep understanding of multi-threading, concurrency, memory hierarchy, cache optimization, and NUMA architectures

• Experience designing scalable distributed or parallel algorithms

• Ability to optimize performance across CPU, GPU, memory, storage, and network layers

• Experience with Bash scripting and automation

• Familiarity with Git or similar version control systems

• Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly

Desired Skills

• Experience with SQL databases such as MySQL, MariaDB, or PostgreSQL

• Familiarity with big data processing frameworks such as Apache Spark

• Experience with HPC schedulers such as Slurm

• Experience with container technologies including Docker, Podman, or containerd

• Familiarity with collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence

• Experience installing, configuring, and supporting software packages in Linux environments

Technology Stack

This role leverages a high-performance computing ecosystem built on Linux operating systems, parallel programming frameworks including MPI, OpenMP, and CUDA, and languages such as C, C++, and Python. Engineers work across distributed architectures utilizing CPUs, GPUs, advanced memory systems, and high-speed interconnects. Supporting tools include Git for version control, Bash for automation, container technologies such as Docker or Podman, and optional integration with SQL databases, big data frameworks like Spark, and HPC scheduling systems such as Slurm. Collaboration and tracking may involve Atlassian tools including Jira and Confluence.

Compensation Range: $203,000.00 - $261,000.00

• The salary range provided reflects an estimate based on current market trends and may be adjusted based on factors such as the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications. The final offer will be tailored after a thorough evaluation of the candidate’s background and suitability for the role. Please note that this range is intended as a guideline and is subject to flexibility.

Why Intelliforce? Because you matter—your work, your growth, and your well-being.

At Intelliforce, we don’t just push the boundaries of technology—we partner with some of the most mission-driven teams in defense and beyond to solve challenges that truly matter. As a Systems Engineer here, you won’t just contribute to projects—you’ll help shape outcomes that make a real-world impact.

We also know that great work starts with a great environment. That’s why we invest in you:

• Ample PTO to rest and recharge—plus all federal holidays and your birthday off, just because.

• Multiple medical plan options, including ones with zero deductible or premium for employees.

• Generous 401(k) with immediate vesting—because your future matters now.

• Exciting bonus opportunities, from profit sharing to quarterly awards and President’s Club recognition.

• A culture of collaboration, connection, and fun, with regular team activities that go beyond the work.

Ready to grow with purpose?
At Intelliforce, your career will flourish in a place where innovation thrives and people come first. Join us—and let’s build something meaningful together. You can reach us at careers@intelliforce-itsg.com or schedule a call with our Director of Recruitment, just visit this link to view their calendar: https://calendly.com/amwolfe-intelliforce-itsg/30min .

Equal Opportunity Matters
Intelliforce-IT Solutions Group, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Need accommodations during the application process? We’re happy to help. Reach out to us at Recruiting@intelliforce-itsg.com with your specific request.

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