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HPC Intern Resources

High Performance Computing Intern Career Resources

Explore the multiple dimensions of a career at Los Alamos Lab: work with the best minds on the planet in an inclusive environment that is rich in intellectual vitality and opportunities for growth.

High Performance Computing (HPC) supports the Laboratory mission by managing world-class supercomputing centers, including specifying, operating, and assisting in the use of both open and secure high performance computing, storage, and emerging data-intensive information science production systems for multiple programs.

Expertise

  • High Performance Computing
  • Software Engineering
  • Facility Infrastructure and Environmental Operations
  • System Software R&D
  • Hardware Monitoring and Maintenance
  • Information Technology
  • Support of Computing, Interconnects, Networks, and Storage
  • Big Data
  • Direct User Support

External Internship Grants

Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI): The SULI program is for undergraduate interns pursuing degrees in science, engineering, mathematics, or other technical fields. Participants are provided with salary for 10-week internships during the summer.

Community College Internships (CCI): The CCI program provides community college interns enrolled in associate's degree programs with salaried 10-week summer internships.

Salary Information

The Salary information for HPC internships is listed below

2026 Hot Skills Salary StructureHourlyAnnual
High School (rising seniors)
Requirements and salary information 		$16.50$34,320
UGS 1
Requirements and salary information 		$22.57$46,950
Post-Associates
Requirements and salary information 		$23.98$49,878
UGS 2
60 semester hours or more or equivalent		$35.11$74,774
Post-Bachelor’s$37.87$80,445
GRA 1
prior to master's degree or less than 24 semester hours or equivalent in doctoral program		$41.99$89,445
Post-Master's$44.56$94,905
GRA 2
master’s degree earned or more than 24 semester hours or equivalent in doctoral program		$45.39$96,680
GRA 3
48 semester hours OR all but dissertation (ABD)		$45.92$97,801

Questions about internships?

For student resources, benefits information or any other questions about being an intern at the Laboratory please visit the Student Programs Office

Learn More

  • HPC Intern Showcase

    The Intern Showcase is an annual event allowing HPC interns to present their research.

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  • Supercomputer Institute

    The Supercomputer Institute is an intense, paid, 11-week, hands-on technical internship for people of all majors interested in the growing field of high-performance computing. You will obtain a thorough introduction to the techniques and practices of HPC; no HPC experience is required.

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