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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # R&D C++ Software Developer - **Company:** The University of Texas - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $104,000.0 - $174,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, C++ (Programming Language), Databases, Data Structures, Database Applications, Software Debugging, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Network Administration, NumPy, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Maintenance, Cloud Services, SciPy, Server Administration, Software Engineering, Multithreading, Computer Network Operations, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Real Time Data, Multiplatform, Workday - **Published:** October 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/r-d-c-software-developer-austin-tx--9edfd7f2-8acc-48d9-8279-95843740bf29 ## About the Role Software Development, Research & Development (R&D), C++ Programming Language, Geophysics, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Software Administration, Network Administration/Management, Data Structures, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Linux Operating System, * Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or other applied science. * Three or more years of experience as a C++ developer in a Linux environment. * Experience with Python and the Numpy / Scipy stacks. * Thorough understanding of object-oriented programming concepts. * Ability to debug software at all stages of development life cycle. * Experience in Object-Oriented design and multi-threaded programming. 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 * Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Math, or Physics * Eight or more years professional experience as a software developer * Experience with database application development * Eight or more years developing C++ applications * Demonstrated experience with object-oriented design and methodologies * Experience with cloud services (AWS) * Cumulative GPA of 3.0. ## Description The Space and Geophysics Laboratory (SGL) delivers multi-platform software suites to government customers for multiple and varied applications, from real-time data-intensive network operations to standalone remote field systems, in both Linux and Windows environments. We are seeking a developer with a solid understanding of object-oriented design, databases, and data structures to join our team. As a member of the team you will be designing, implementing and maintaining software using C++. Responsibilities * Provide detailed software design in a team environment * Perform implementation from detailed design * Perform unit, regression, and integration testing as appropriate * Create/maintain application documentation * Other related functions as assigned, * 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 transcript Important for 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 that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above. * --- 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. * --- Background Checks: 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] * --- 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.