R&D C++ Software Developer

University of Texas; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

The Space and Geophysics Laboratory at The University of Texas at Austin seeks a R&D C++ Software Developer to design, implement, and maintain software using C++ in Linux and Windows environments. You will work within a team delivering multi-platform software for government customers, focusing on object-oriented design and robust data handling.

Requirements include a BS in CS/engineering, 3+ years C++ in Linux, Python with NumPy/Scipy, and strong debugging skills across the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in CS/engineering or related field.
• 3+ years C++ development experience in Linux.
• Experience with Python and NumPy/Scipy.
• Strong object-oriented programming foundations.
• Ability to debug across the software life cycle.
• Experience in multi-threaded programming and design.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed software design in a team environment.
• Implement from detailed design and write code.
• Perform unit, regression, and integration testing as appropriate.
• Create and maintain application documentation.
• Perform other related functions as assigned.

Skills

C++ development

Linux experience

Python & NumPy/Scipy

Object-oriented design

Multi-threaded programming

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, or other applied science

Job description

Job Posting Title: R&D C++ Software Developer

Hiring Department: Applied Research Laboratories

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Job Details:

Purpose The Space and Geophysics Laboratory (SGL) delivers multi-platform software suites to government customers for multiple and varied applications, from real-time data-intensive network operations to standalone remote field systems, in both Linux and Windows environments. We are seeking a developer with a solid understanding of object-oriented design, databases, and data structures to join our team. As a member of the team you will be designing, implementing and maintaining software using C++.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed software design in a team environment
• Perform implementation from detailed design
• Perform unit, regression, and integration testing as appropriate
• Create/maintain application documentation
• Other related functions as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or other applied science.
• Three or more years of experience as a C++ developer in a Linux environment.
• Experience with Python and the Numpy / Scipy stacks.
• Thorough understanding of object-oriented programming concepts.
• Ability to debug software at all stages of development life cycle.
• Experience in Object-Oriented design and multi-threaded programming.
• 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

• Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Math, or Physics
• Eight or more years professional experience as a software developer
• Experience with database application development
• Eight or more years developing C++ applications
• Demonstrated experience with object-oriented design and methodologies
• Experience with cloud services (AWS)
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0.

General Notes

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

Salary Range

$104,000-$174,000+/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

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

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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.

E-Verify

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Compliance

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