Software Development Engineer, Texas Institute for Electronics

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Professional development opportunities

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin’s Texas Institute for Electronics seeks a Software Development Engineer to design, develop, and integrate high-performance software for semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Focus areas include hardware–software integration, motion control, sensors, cameras, and real-time automation across multiple systems.

The role requires 1–2 years of software experience, strong C++ skills, and familiarity with Qt, Git, and CI/CD in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, Computer Engineering, CS, or related field.
• 1–2 years software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and object-oriented programming.
• Experience with Linux environments.
• Familiarity with Qt for UI design and visualization.
• Experience with sensors, cameras, or hardware interfaces.
• Understanding of real-time programming, multithreading, and concurrency.
• Proficiency with Git/GitHub workflows and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with unit-testing frameworks.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for equipment control, automation, and data acquisition.
• Implement C++ applications and Qt-based user interfaces.
• Integrate sensors, cameras, motion stages, and hardware devices.
• Participate in software testing, code reviews, and CI/CD workflows.
• Support system setup, hardware troubleshooting, and wiring as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Skills

C++

Linux

Qt

Git

Unit testing

CI/CD

Multi-threading

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GitHub

CI/CD

CMake

Eigen

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Software Development Engineer, Texas Institute for Electronics

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Hiring Department:

Texas Institute for Electronics

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

To Be Determined at Offer

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Earliest Start Date:

Ongoing

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

About Us

The Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) is a University of Texas at Austin-supported semiconductor consortium of state and local government, preeminent defense electronics and semiconductor companies, national labs and nationally recognized academic institutions. Our mission is to develop and execute a state-of-the-art 3D Heterogenous Integration manufacturing technology roadmap, and to provide critical pilot manufacturing capabilities to address national security needs and catalyze domestic economic growth.

Join the Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) and help us push the boundaries in critical semiconductor domains, with the aim of reestablishing U.S. prominence in semiconductor manufacturing.

With over $1 billion in funding from the US DoD and the state of Texas, we’re at the forefront of creating cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes that will set the course for future advancements in semiconductor logic, memory, heterogeneous integration, chip cooling and more. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Texas Institute for Electronics embodies the city’s innovative spirit.

UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers, provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)


• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options


• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays


• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds


• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)


• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses


• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities


• Tuition assistance


• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets


• Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card


• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card


• For more details, please see Benefits | Human Resources and UT Austin Employee Experience | Human Resources and UT Austin Employee Experience | Human Resources

Must be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Purpose

The Software Developer will design, develop, and integrate high-performance software for advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment. This role focuses on hardware–software integration, motion control, sensor and camera systems, and real-time automation used across multiple equipment systems at the Texas Institute for Electronics (UT Austin).

Responsibilities

• Develop software for equipment control, automation, and data acquisition


• Implement C++ applications and develop Qt-based user interfaces


• Integrate sensors, cameras, motion stages, and other hardware devices


• Participate in software testing, code reviews, and CI/CD workflows


• Support system setup, hardware troubleshooting, and wiring when needed


• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams


• Other related functions as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline


• 1–2 years of software development experience


• Strong proficiency in C++ and object-oriented programming


• Experience developing software in Linux environments


• Familiarity with Qt for UI design and visualization


• Experience with sensors, cameras, motion stages, or other hardware interfaces


• Understanding of real-time programming, multi-threading, and concurrency


• Proficiency with Git/GitHub workflows and CI/CD pipelines


• Experience with unit-testing frameworks


• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail


• Experience with hardware setup, cable fabrication, or system integration


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to work effectively in collaborative, fast-paced engineering environments

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in in Mechatronics or Robotics


• Experience with advanced C++ development, including multi-threading, CMake, and Eigen


• Familiarity with GPU-based computing concepts such as CUDA


• Understanding of industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet, USB, Serial, CAN, Modbus, or ADS


• Experience using cloud services such as AWS S3 or EC2


• Experience with unit-testing frameworks such as GoogleTest

Salary Range

TIE Pays Industry-Competitive Salaries

Working Conditions

• Work is performed on-site in a scientific research environment, with dynamic work conditions and frequent interruptions.


• May work around standard office conditions


• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation


• Use of manual dexterity (ex: using a mouse)

Work Shift

Monday - Friday

Required Materials

• Resume/CV


• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

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. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 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.