C++/Cloud Engineering Scientist Associate

The Space and Geophysics Laboratory (SGL) is seeking a C++/Cloud Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain high-performance software systems using C++ deployed on cloud infrastructure. This position leverages C++ best practices and modern cloud-native architectures to build scalable, reliable, and efficient software that supports science, research, and engineering applications. This role combines C++ software development expertise with cloud engineering capabilities to deliver optimized solutions running in cloud environments., * Implementation & Testing: Implement high-quality C++ code meeting coding standards and best practices. Write comprehensive unit tests, integration tests, and system tests. Perform code reviews and ensure code quality. Debug and resolve software defects. Implement performance optimizations, memory management strategies, and cloud resource tuning. Build automated testing and deployment pipelines.

• Cloud Infrastructure & Deployment: Design and implement cloud architecture solutions for applications across multiple environments. Deploy and configure cloud resources including compute, storage, networking, and databases. Set up multi-region and multi-availability zone deployments. Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for C++ application builds and deployments. Implement Infrastructure as Code for reproducible environments.
• Software Design & Architecture: Design and implement software solutions in C++ following established architecture patterns for cloud-native deployments. Create scalable, maintainable, and efficient software designs. Working within software requirements, interfaces, and module specifications. Make architectural tradeoffs to balance performance, memory usage, and cloud resource efficiency. Evaluate and recommend C++ libraries and frameworks for cloud environments. Create and maintain architecture diagrams and design documentation.
• Operations & Reliability: Monitor application and infrastructure health, performance, and cost. Implement robust monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions. Optimize resource utilization and cloud costs. Manage the lifecycle of cloud resources supporting C++ applications.
• Collaboration & Documentation: Partner with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver software solutions. Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures. Provide technical guidance on C++ development practices and cloud best practices. Communicate technical concepts clearly to stakeholders. Support knowledge transfer and team collaboration.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability and knowledge of experience in C++ software development
• Proficiency in modern C++ (C++11/14/17)
• Experience with object-oriented design and design patterns
• Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software architecture
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Familiarity with build systems (e.g., CMake, Make)
• Understanding of software development lifecycle
• Experience with debugging and profiling tools
• Knowledge of memory management
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices
• Understanding of distributed systems principles
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD 8140 compliant security certification within six months of employment

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

• Experience developing and deploying C++ applications in cloud environments
• Experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Knowledge of performance optimization
• Experience with multi-threaded and concurrent programming
• Familiarity with test-driven development (TDD) and unit testing frameworks (e.g., Google Test, Catch2)
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
• Experience with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or ECS
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI or Jenkins
• AWS certifications such as Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator, or Developer
• Knowledge of monitoring solutions such as CloudWatch, Datadog, or Prometheus
• Experience with database services such as RDS, Aurora, or DynamoDB
• Familiarity with serverless architectures
• Experience with static analysis tools and code quality metrics
• Understanding of security best practices in software development and cloud
• Three or more years experience in software engineering
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0., 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]

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, * 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

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.