The University of Texas at Austin · 14 hours ago
Software Development Engineer
AUSTIN, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThe University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join the Texas Institute for Electronics. This role involves designing, developing, and integrating high-performance software for advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment, focusing on hardware–software integration and real-time automation.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
Must be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship
Preferred
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
Benefits
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
Company
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Republic Capital Group
2022-09-14Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Will Whiting
Chief Development Officer
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