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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # NSW Software Engineering Lead - **Company:** The University of Texas - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $104,000.0 - $174,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Code Review, Computer Engineering, Custom Software, Data Structures, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Tools, Shell Script, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure - **Published:** June 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://utaustin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UTstaff/job/PICKLE-RESEARCH-CAMPUS/NSW-Software-Engineering-Lead_R_00046362 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or other related discipline. * At least three years of demonstrated experience with C++, Python, and/or shell scripting * Thorough understanding of object-oriented programming concepts, data structures/design patterns/algorithm performance analysis. * Thorough understanding of the software development lifecycle, testing methodologies, and utilizing common application debugging and performance profiling tools. * Ability to scope, organize, and translate high level project requirements into achievable technical tasks. * Excellent communication skills and readiness to work with team leads and principal investigators to ensure technical execution matches design goals. * Experience overseeing a software team * Demonstrated ability to document and present technical information to stakeholders. * Must have a professional demeanor, be punctual, ability to work under pressure and have the ability to work with little or no supervision., * Experience with high-frequency SONAR or other underwater sensor systems * Experience with CMake and other software development tools in the Linux environment * Possess working-level understanding of Linux operating systems and administration * Experience integrating custom software applications with industrial embedded computational hardware * Prior military or defense system development experience * Eligibility for immediate access to classified information. * 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] ## Description In the Advanced Technology Laboratory's (ATL) Special Warfare Division, we deliver the Navy's most advanced undersea sensing and communications technologies. The Software Engineering Lead role is a position that will lead software development and support critical integration tasking on new undersea systems using sensor technologies alongside embedded computers running Linux-based operating systems., * Software Development Lead: Work closely with project leadership to identify requirements, plan software development and integration related tasking. Lead software tasking for all software engineering phases and provide regular status to project leadership * Contribute to software design and development tasking. Support the delivery of high-quality software by prioritizing testing and incorporating testing methodologies throughout the software development lifecycle. Provide technical guidance, conduct code reviews, and ensure best practices are followed. Document and improve process, as needed * Software Integration Support: Lead software integration activities by working closely with hardware-focused systems engineers to integrate the system's software and hardware components. Troubleshoot and debug issues identified during integration activities. Support of travel activities associated with system acceptance testing in the field. Troubleshoot and debug issues that are identified during system acceptance testing in the field * Mentor Junior Engineers. Provide technical mentorship and supervision of junior software engineers. * 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). 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