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Simons Foundation · 1 month ago

High Performance Computing Intern

162 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$20/hr - $28/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Simons Foundation is dedicated to advancing basic science and mathematics. The intern will work on a project at the intersection of astronomy and high-performance computing, contributing to the development of software packages and simulations that benefit the scientific community.

AssociationBiotechnologyEducationNon Profit

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Development of a Python software package with a compiled, parallelized backend to compute the two-point correlation function using SIMD CPU acceleration

Development of a Python package leveraging the Flatiron Institute Non-Uniform Fast Fourier Transform (FINUFFT) to accelerate measurement of the cosmological power spectrum

Contributing to the development of C++ exascale cosmological N-body simulation software

The intern may perform other duties or tasks as assigned or required

Qualification

PythonC++RustNumPyHPC technologiesCommunication skillsCollaborative skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

B.S. or M.S. in computer science, engineering or related technical discipline

Experience with at least one of Python, C++, and Rust is required

Experience with both Python and a compiled language is ideal

Must enjoy working in a vigorous research-driven environment

Desire to document code and process, deliberative decision-making

Strong oral and written communication

Excellent collaborative and interpersonal skills

Resume or CV

Cover letter indicating your interest in the position

Preferred

Familiarity with NumPy is desired

Familiarity with or interest in HPC technologies like OpenMP, CUDA, CPU SIMD, or Rayon is desired

Familiarity with or interest in language binding technologies between Python and C++ or Rust, such as pybind11/nanobind, scikit-build-core, or maturin is desired

Familiarity with mathematical concepts like the Fourier transform is desired

Familiarity with or interest in physics and cosmology is ideal

Benefits

Applicable travel assistance to New York City and a supported temporary housing option while in New York City may be available.

Company

Simons Foundation

Simons Foundation is a private foundation funding research in mathematics and the basic sciences.

Founded in 1994

New York, New York, USA

201-500 employees

https://www.simonsfoundation.org

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