Specialisations

Pursuing a Master’s degree in High-Performance Computing opens up a wealth of career opportunities in a rapidly growing field. With a strong foundation in HPC principles and technologies, graduates are equipped to excel in a variety of roles. While the following areas represent some of the key career paths for HPC professionals, this list is by no means exhaustive.

Numerical and Data Specialist for Science Domains

HPC graduates with a strong background in numerical methods and data analytics can pursue careers in industries that heavily rely on data processing and analysis. This includes finance, healthcare, manufacturing, energy and many others. You will leverage your knowledge of parallel computing frameworks and algorithms (numerical analysis and AI algorithms) to accelerate complex simulations, perform large-scale data processing and extract valuable insights from vast datasets.

Figure symbolising data clusters. Design by Lydie Tremblet @ University of Luxembourg
Figure symbolising performance. Design by Lydie Tremblet @ University of Luxembourg

Performance Analyst and Advisor

Professionals with expertise in performance analysis and engineering are in high demand to optimise the efficiency and scalability of HPC systems. In this role, you will accelerate your computational algorithms by assessing and fine-tuning hardware configurations, network architectures and software environments to maximise computational throughput and minimise latency. Your benchmarking, profiling and debugging skills will contribute to developing mathematical algorithms that will efficiently make use of high-performance computing clusters and infrastructure.

System Development and Support

HPC systems require skilled professionals to design, deploy and maintain the hardware and software infrastructure. With a Master’s degree in HPC, you will be well-prepared to work in system administration, cluster management and user support roles. Your responsibilities may include system configuration, software installation, performance monitoring, troubleshooting and providing technical assistance to users in academia, research institutions or industry.

Figure symbolising IT support. Design by Lydie Tremblet @ University of Luxembourg

System Architect

HPC systems are complex and architects play a crucial role in designing and optimising their overall structure. As a system architect, you will work on designing high-performance computing platforms, considering factors such as interconnect technologies, memory hierarchy, storage systems and energy efficiency. Your expertise will contribute to the development of computer architecture in the context of next-generation supercomputers and advanced computing solutions.