Software Engineer II or Senior Software Engineer, Texas Institute for Electronics

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Software Engineer II / Senior Software Engineer to lead design and implementation of software for semiconductor manufacturing equipment. This full-time position at the Pickle Research Campus requires a Bachelor's degree and five years of software engineering experience.

Candidates should have strong programming skills in languages like C, C++, or Python and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment. Competitive compensation based on experience will be offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Five years of professional software engineering experience.
• Experience with control and simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering teams for research and design.
• Write and maintain software requirements and specifications.
• Participate in code reviews and software lifecycle management.

Skills

Programming skills in C, C++, Python

Software architecture understanding

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a collaborative environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Job Title

Software Engineer II / Senior Software Engineer – Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) – Pickle Research Campus, Austin, TX

About the Role

Lead the design and implementation of software and controls for semiconductor manufacturing equipment critical to the development of advanced packaging and heterogeneous integration technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, including low‑level drivers and high‑level application interfaces.
• Collaborate with hardware and control engineering teams to research, design, and procure subsystems.
• Write and maintain detailed software requirements and specifications, and perform rigorous testing and debugging.
• Participate in code reviews, continuous integration pipelines, and software lifecycle management.
• Support software deployment, troubleshooting, and documentation for production environments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Five years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong programming skills in C, C++, Python, or comparable languages.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink or similar control and simulation tools.
• Solid understanding of software architecture, object‑oriented design, build systems, revision control, and lifecycle management.
• Proficiency in writing and interpreting software requirements and specifications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast‑paced research environment.
• Goal‑oriented and capable of prioritizing multiple tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a research or start‑up environment.
• Prior work on hardware control or instrumentation software.

Salary Range

Competitive industry‑level compensation (salary commensurate with experience).

Working Conditions

• Full‑time, on‑site position at Pickle Research Campus.
• Work may extend beyond standard office hours during peak periods or special events.
• Laboratory and research environment with dynamic work conditions.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• Three professional references, including at least one supervisor.
• Cover letter expressing interest in the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer. The University complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.

Employment Eligibility Verification

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