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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
  • Deploying research and supercomputers to mitigate COVID-19
  • Preparing for one of the nation’s first exascale-class computers
  • Providing essential IT expertise across LLNL
  • Running one of the world’s largest control systems at NIF
  • Advancing cancer research and treatment
  • Designing AI and machine learning algorithms for science-based pattern discovery

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

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Source: LLNL Computing

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Source: LLNL News

NNSA researchers break the molecular-dynamics timescale barrier with world’s largest chip

In a groundbreaking development for computational science, a team of Tri-Lab researchers has unveiled a revolutionary approach to molecular dynamics simulations using the Cerebras Wafer-Scale Engine, the world’s largest computer chip.

Computational Science | HPC Architectures | HPC Systems and Software | Materials Science

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Source: LLNL Computing

Podcast: Introducing El Capitan

On the newest episode of the Big Ideas Lab podcast, listeners will go behind the scenes of LLNL's latest groundbreaking achievement: El Capitan, the world’s most powerful supercomputer.

Emerging Architectures | Exascale | HPC Architectures | HPC Systems and Software | Hybrid/Heterogeneous | Multimedia

Highlights

Featured Employee
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Robert Stephany

As Computing’s eighth Fernbach Fellow, postdoctoral researcher Robert Stephany will develop specialized algorithms under the mentorship of Youngsoo Choi.

Featured Project
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Merlin

Merlin is an open-source workflow orchestration and coordination tool that makes it easy to build, run, and process large-scale workflows.

Featured Job
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Boost Your Career

Here in Computing, creative technology, advanced research, multidisciplinary collaboration, and big projects converge, creating one of the most stable, stimulating work environments anywhere.

Careers

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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.