C++/Cloud Engineering Scientist Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Paid vacation and sick leave

Comprehensive medical coverage

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin on the Pickle Research Campus seeks a C++/Cloud Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain high-performance software for cloud deployments, supporting science and engineering applications.

You will work across cloud, CI/CD, and software architecture, writing robust C++ code, building pipelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, CS or related field.
• Experience in C++ software development and modern C++ standards.
• Knowledge of data structures, algorithms and software architecture.
• Experience with version control (Git) and build systems (CMake/Make).
• Ability to obtain DoD 8140 security certification within six months.

Responsibilities

• Implement high-quality C++ code with tests and reviews.
• Design cloud architecture solutions across environments.
• Build CI/CD pipelines and IaC for reproducible environments.
• Design software for cloud-native deployments with scalable architectures.
• Monitor performance, costs, and reliability; optimize resources.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and document processes.

Skills

C++ development

Modern C++ (C++11/14/17)

Distributed systems

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering/CS

Tools

Git

CMake/Make

Terraform/CloudFormation

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Job description

Job Posting Title:

C++/Cloud Engineering Scientist Associate

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Hiring Department:

Applied Research Laboratories

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Purpose

The Space and Geophysics Laboratory (SGL) is seeking a C++/Cloud Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain high-performance software systems using C++ deployed on cloud infrastructure. This position leverages C++ best practices and modern cloud-native architectures to build scalable, reliable, and efficient software that supports science, research, and engineering applications. This role combines C++ software development expertise with cloud engineering capabilities to deliver optimized solutions running in cloud environments.

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.

Required 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

US Citizen. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and deploying C++ applications in cloud environments
• Experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Knowledge of performance optimization
• Experience with multi-threaded and concurrent programming
• Familiarity with test-driven development (TDD) and unit testing frameworks (e.g., Google Test, Catch2)
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
• Experience with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or ECS
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI or Jenkins
• AWS certifications such as Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator, or Developer
• Knowledge of monitoring solutions such as CloudWatch, Datadog, or Prometheus
• Experience with database services such as RDS, Aurora, or DynamoDB
• Familiarity with serverless architectures
• Experience with static analysis tools and code quality metrics
• Understanding of security best practices in software development and cloud
• Three or more years experience in software engineering
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0.

General Notes

An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.

Visit our website (www.arlut.utexas.edu) for additional information about Applied Research Laboratories.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered.

Salary Range

$88,500-$120,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Some weekend, evening and holiday work
• Possible interstate/intrastate travel

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest
• Unofficial college transcripts

Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.