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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technology Architect III - High Performance Computing - **Company:** Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Salary:** $136,400.0 - $225,100.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Computer Engineering, Data Centers, Linux, Distributed Systems, Job Scheduling, Linux System Administration, Linux Support, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, High Performance Computing, Information Technology, Slurm, Machine Learning Operations - **Published:** June 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6c669f6afd549cb7 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Linux support?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field; advanced education preferred. * Strong background in high-performance computing environments, including cluster design and operations. * Advanced Linux administration experience, including Red Hat-based systems. * Experience with job scheduling and workload management platforms (e.g., Slurm or equivalent). * Exposure to cloud platforms, distributed systems, and modern compute architectures; cloud certifications a plus. Core Skills * Systems-level thinking with the ability to translate complex technical requirements into scalable architecture. * Strong analytical and optimization mindset to maximize performance, reliability, and efficiency. * Collaborative partnership across infrastructure, engineering, and operations stakeholders. * Clear technical communication and documentation to influence architecture decisions and standards. ## Description At Memorial Sloan Kettering, the Technology Architect III - High Performance Computing role drives the design and evolution of a high-performance computing environment that enables advanced research, analytics, and AI innovation. The position operates at a deep technical, system level-shaping scalable architecture, optimizing performance, and partnering across infrastructure teams to support mission-critical scientific discovery. Role Overview * Define and evolve the technical vision and architecture for a next-generation high-performance computing (HPC) environment. * Design system-level solutions that optimize performance, scalability, reliability, and long-term maintainability. * Support research computing workloads, including advanced analytics, simulation, and AI/ML pipelines. * Architect Linux-based HPC platforms, clusters, and supporting services with enterprise-grade resilience. * Evaluate and integrate cloud resources to extend or hybridize HPC capabilities when appropriate. * Optimize compute, storage, networking, and scheduler performance based on workload characteristics. * Partner with networking, facilities, data center, storage, and cloud teams to align infrastructure design and execution. * Establish standards, documentation, and operational practices for HPC hybrid platforms and lifecycle management * Provide technical leadership and guidance on complex architecture decisions, tradeoffs, and roadmap planning. ## Related Videos - [Running Secure Life Science Research at Scale using Hybrid GPU HPC and Kubernetes 🧬](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100355-running-secure-life-science-research-at-scale-using-hybrid-gpu-hpc-and-kubernetes) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Top 6 Hackathons for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/263-top-6-hackathons-for-developers-in-2023) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)