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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
March 4, 2025
Source: LLNL Computing
February 27, 2025
Source: LLNL News
February 27, 2025
Source: Science & Technology Review
Highlights
Keith Downs
IT manager Keith Downs has always been tinkering with computers, and much of his adult life has been shaped by his childhood interests.
Merlin
Merlin is an open-source workflow orchestration and coordination tool that makes it easy to build, run, and process large-scale workflows.
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
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.