Software Development Engineer

The Software Development Engineer will design, develop, and integrate high-performance software for advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment at the Texas Institute for Electronics. The role focuses on hardware-software integration, motion control, sensor and camera systems, and real-time automation.

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits
• 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