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advanced computing

As specialist recruiters in advanced computing, we partner with global enterprises, research institutions, and technology leaders to deliver tailored staffing solutions across High-Performance Computing (HPC), supercomputing, and high-density computing clusters. We understand the critical expertise required to design, scale, and manage your mission-critical environments.

Our recruitment expertise spans the full advanced computing lifecycle – from system architecture and hardware engineering through cluster deployment, optimization, and ongoing operations across the US, EMEA, and APAC. Whether you’re building next-generation HPC clusters, scaling supercomputing platforms, or optimizing high-density compute environments for performance and efficiency, CrimsonXT connect you with world-class engineers, architects, and operations specialists who can deliver results at scale.

Chris is, without doubt, the single best experience I have had with the talent acquisition industry. Thorough, methodical, driven and most importantly interested in the assignments that he undertakes. Taking time to understand the industry, the company and the role but most importantly the dynamics of the team that he has been tasked with adding too.

Ultimately Chris is professional, articulate and seeking to not simply deliver, but to deliver above and beyond what his clients could ever expect of him. I would not hesitate in approaching Chris for any executive level hiring I may be fortunate enough to be driving, and would immediately recommend him to my peers.

Vice President, Advanced Technology Company

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