C++ Cloud Engineer for High-Performance Science

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 89,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin, Space and Geophysics Laboratory, seeks a C++/Cloud Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain high-performance software for cloud deployments supporting science and engineering applications.

Responsibilities include implementing C++ code, building cloud architectures, and creating CI/CD pipelines. The role emphasizes robust testing, performance optimization, and clear technical documentation in a collaborative environment at Pickle Research Campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability and knowledge of experience in C++ software development.
• Proficiency in modern C++ (C++11/14/17).
• Experience with object-oriented design and design patterns.
• Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software architecture.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Familiarity with build systems (e.g., CMake, Make).
• Understanding of software development lifecycle.
• Experience with debugging and profiling tools.
• Knowledge of memory management.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices.
• Understanding of distributed systems principles.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD 8140 compliant security certification within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Implementation & Testing: Implement high-quality C++ code meeting coding standards and best practices. Write comprehensive unit tests, integration tests, and system tests. Perform code reviews and ensure code quality. Debug and resolve software defects. Implement performance optimizations, memory management strategies, and cloud resource tuning. Build automated testing and deployment pipelines.
• Cloud Infrastructure & Deployment: Design and implement cloud architecture solutions for applications across multiple environments. Deploy and configure cloud resources including compute, storage, networking, and databases. Set up multi-region and multi-availability zone deployments. Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for C++ application builds and deployments. Implement Infrastructure as Code for reproducible environments.
• Software Design & Architecture: Design and implement software solutions in C++ following established architecture patterns for cloud-native deployments. Create scalable, maintainable, and efficient software designs. Working within software requirements, interfaces, and module specifications. Make architectural tradeoffs to balance performance, memory usage, and cloud resource efficiency. Evaluate and recommend C++ libraries and frameworks for cloud environments. Create and maintain architecture diagrams and design documentation.
• Operations & Reliability: Monitor application and infrastructure health, performance, and cost. Implement robust monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions. Optimize resource utilization and cloud costs. Manage the lifecycle of cloud resources supporting C++ applications.
• Collaboration & Documentation: Partner with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver software solutions. Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures. Provide technical guidance on C++ development practices and cloud best practices. Communicate technical concepts clearly to stakeholders. Support knowledge transfer and team collaboration.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Skills

C++ development

Modern C++

Object-oriented design

Distributed systems

Debugging & profiling

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering/CS

Tools

Git

CMake/Make

Terraform/CloudFormation

Kubernetes/ECS

Google Test/Catch2

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin, Space and Geophysics Laboratory, seeks a C++/Cloud Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain high-performance software for cloud deployments supporting science and engineering applications.

Responsibilities include implementing C++ code, building cloud architectures, and creating CI/CD pipelines. The role emphasizes robust testing, performance optimization, and clear technical documentation in a collaborative environment at Pickle Research Campus.