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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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Highlights

Featured Employee
Elsa Gonsiorowski

Elsa Gonsiorowski

Computer scientist Elsa Gonsiorowski joined Livermore Computing in 2016 and has steadily improved LLNL’s HPC ecosystem by supporting applications, software, and users.

Featured Project
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Cluster Management Tools

Large Linux data centers require flexible system management. At Livermore Computing, we are committed to supporting our Linux ecosystem at the high end of commodity computing.

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 15, 2027.

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.