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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

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Computing advances highlighted at DOE’s SC25 exhibit booth

During the weeklong conference, attendees visiting the Department of Energy’s booth were treated to two technical demonstrations and a talk by LLNL staff.

AI/ML | Algorithms at Scale | Biology/Biomedicine | Computational Science | Containerization | Data Science | Events | Exascale | HPC Systems and Software | Lasers and Optics | Natural Language Processing | Resource and Workflow Management | Scientific ML

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Video: How supercomputers are transforming research in cancer, dark matter, and seismology

Researchers are using LLNL’s unclassified supercomputers to delve into complex scientific questions such as uncovering how protein interactions are linked to cancer, shedding light on mysterious dark matter, and understanding the shifting dynamics of seismic waves.

Biology/Biomedicine | Collaborations | Computational Science | HPC Systems and Software | Multimedia | Seismology | Space Science

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Video: 2025 LLNL highlights

In 2025, LLNL built on our legacy of groundbreaking scientific and technological innovation with the help of partners from throughout the federal government, nuclear security enterprise, the national laboratory system, industry, and academia.

Collaborations | Community | Exascale | Multimedia

Highlights

Featured Employee
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Yohann Dudouit

Morphing an interest in simulation into a career in sophisticated software development, Yohann Dudouit helps the Laboratory visualize complex scientific phenomena in the national interest.

Featured Project
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SLOPE-Grid

A sophisticated, cost-effective framework combines HPC, ML models, and mathematical algorithms to optimize power grid stability and security.

Featured Job
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Calling All Students!

Computing internships give you the chance to work on real problems that matter. We're accepting applications until January 30, 2026.

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.