System Software Engineering Scientist Associate

The University of Texas
Austin, United States
15 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Part-time (≤ 32 hours)
Compensation
$88,500.0 - $120,000.0
Working hours
Shift work
Languages
English, Spanish
Job source

Tech stack

Automation of Tests Bug Tracking Systems C++ (Programming Language) Configuration Management Computer Engineering Software Debugging Linux Human-Computer Interaction Object-Oriented Software Development Signal Processing Socket Programming Software Engineering
+8 more
System Software Multithreading Software Modules Information Technology Free and Open-Source Software Software Coding Software Performance Software Version Control

Job description

Design, develop, test, document and maintain system software for large and small computer networked and sonar systems for the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL). Responsibilities

  • Design and develop high performance, systems-based software in C++ for control, health and status monitoring, signal processing and graphical human interface components compiled and running in Linux.
  • Design and develop distributed software in C++ that executes withing container and orchestrated environment.
  • Incrementally test, troubleshoot and verify the software and its performance through test automation at the unit level and system level.
  • Demonstrate software performance, document the design and implementation thoroughly and clearly and document and address issues.
  • Other related functions as assigned., 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., 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.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or other related discipline.
  • Demonstrated ability to define and document complex coding relationships in object oriented structures.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in C++ software development in Linux.
  • Demonstrated ability to follow coding standards and testing standards.
  • Experience with Linux and open source software tools for creation, testing, version control and documenting development code., * Master’s Degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with experience in C++ software development in Linux.
  • Experience with design of complex software modules in object oriented structures.
  • Experience with multi-threaded software development and debugging.
  • Experience with distributed software models.
  • Experience with TCP/IP TCP/UDP Socket programming in Linux.
  • Experience troubleshooting complex software systems.
  • Ability to work in a team using version control software for configuration management and bug tracking.
  • Familiarity with network-based system partitioning and protocols.
  • Eligibility for immediate access to classified information.
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 and above., A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position., * E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
  • Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
  • Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Benefits & conditions

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

About the company

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

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