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At a Glance

Discovery science and technical innovation

Computing at LLNL advances scientific discovery through foundational and innovative research; mission-driven data science; complex modeling, simulation, and analysis on powerful supercomputers; and creative technologies and software solutions. Everything at Livermore is Team Science. Thus, Computing is at the heart of many of LLNL’s most compelling national security and scientific efforts:

  • Operating one of the world’s largest HPC data centers
  • Designing AI and machine learning algorithms for science-based pattern discovery
  • Driving advances in simulation, scalable visualization, and data management
  • Providing essential IT expertise across LLNL
  • New simulation technologies and algorithms, such as in design optimization and decision support
  • Computing beyond exascale: heterogeneous, neural, cloud/converged, and quantum
  • Running one of the world’s largest control systems at NIF

Focus Areas

Computational Math

Powering scientific codes with advanced algebraic methods, algorithms, solvers, and discretizations

Computational Science

Supporting the Lab’s mission-driven programs with scientific modeling and simulation

Cyber Security

Meeting the nation’s top priorities to enhance security in a highly interconnected world

Data Science

Advancing AI, data analytics, machine learning, predictive modeling, statistics, UQ, and more

Emerging Architectures

Innovating in new directions for next-generation hardware designs and platform integrations

HPC Systems & Software

Providing environments, tools, and expertise for vital national security research and development

Information Technology

Meeting the Lab’s computer technology needs every day with enterprise applications and services

Software Engineering

Applying best practices to maximize the efficiency of software development and deployment

News

Antonio Neri and Lisa Su flank the end of an El Capitan rack where they signed their names next to the logo


Source: LLNL News

LLNL dedicates El Capitan, ushering in new era in supercomputing for national security

The event marked a monumental achievement with the acceptance and deployment of the first exascale computing system built for the NNSA, a historic milestone in national security and scientific computing recognizing the collaborative efforts of government, industry and scientific leaders.

Co-Design | Emerging Architectures | Events | Exascale | HPC Architectures | HPC Systems and Software

Jamie, Marisol, and AJ pose together in front of a tan curtain


Source: LLNL Computing

HPC leadership is rooted in community service

Beyond the El Capitan headlines, SC24 provided an opportunity for Livermore staff to reach the international HPC community.

Careers | Diversity | Events | Outreach | Students

Kathryn on a windy hill overlooking a stone wall and scenic vista


Source: insideHPC

Kathryn Mohror: A passion for managing scientific data

This interview with HPC-AI Vanguard Kathryn Mohror covers her thoughts on teamwork, her projects, the field, and more.

AI/ML | Careers | Data Science | HPC Systems and Software | Storage, File Systems, and I/O

Highlights

Featured Employee
Baseball team

Chris Moussa

As a high school baseball coach, LLNL software developer Chris Moussa understands the value of having teammates you can rely on, which is why he’s especially grateful for his “fantastic” team at work.

Featured Project
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ETHOS

The Enabling Technologies for High-Order Simulations (ETHOS) project performs research of fundamental mathematical technologies for next-generation high-order simulations algorithms.

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booklet cover title with part of the El Capitan machine photo

Road to El Capitan

Our 11-part article series went behind the scenes of El Capitan's development and deployment. We've combined the articles into a booklet available for download on LLNL's HPC website.

Careers

People standing in front of LLNL block letters

We offer a promising future of discovery science and technical innovation

From software developers and applied math researchers to hardware architects and networking experts, computing at LLNL requires a top-flight workforce with a broad skill set. Check out our internship pages or visit LLNL's careers site to see how you can be a part of the future.