C++/Cloud Engineering Scientist Associate

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The position applies C++ best practices and modern cloud-native architectures to build scalable, reliable, and efficient software supporting science, research, and engineering applications. It combines C++ software development expertise with cloud engineering capabilities to deliver optimized solutions in cloud environments. The role includes implementing and testing C++ software; designing, deploying, and operating cloud infrastructure; developing cloud-native software architectures; monitoring application and infrastructure reliability, performance, and cost; and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Other related functions may be assigned. This is a 40-hour-per-week position based at the Pickle Research Campus. Standard office conditions apply. Some weekend, evening, and holiday work and possible interstate or intrastate travel are required. The position is expected to continue, and the earliest start date is immediately. Salary is $88,500–$120,000 or more, negotiable depending on qualifications. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and be able to obtain and maintain a DoD 8140-compliant security certification within six months of employment. The selected applicant must also meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to project requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Demonstrated knowledge and 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 such as Git.
Familiarity with build systems such as CMake or Make.
Understanding of the 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.
U.S. citizenship; applicants must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to project requirements.
Cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Applicants must submit a resume/CV, three work references with contact information (at least one from a supervisor), a letter of interest, and unofficial college transcripts.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing and deploying C++ applications in cloud environments.
Experience with at least one major cloud platform: AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Knowledge of performance optimization.
Experience with multithreaded and concurrent programming.
Familiarity with test-driven development and unit testing frameworks such as Google Test or 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 of experience in software engineering.

Responsibilities

Implement high-quality C++ code that meets coding standards and best practices.
Write unit, integration, and system tests; perform code reviews; maintain code quality; and debug and resolve software defects.
Optimize performance, memory management, and cloud resource use.
Build automated testing and deployment pipelines.
Design cloud architecture solutions for applications across multiple environments.
Deploy and configure cloud compute, storage, networking, and database resources, including multi-region and multi-availability-zone deployments.
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for C++ application builds and deployments and implement Infrastructure as Code for reproducible environments.
Design and implement cloud-native C++ software using established architecture patterns and applicable requirements, interfaces, and module specifications.
Create scalable, maintainable, and efficient software designs and balance performance, memory use, and cloud resource efficiency in architectural decisions.
Evaluate and recommend C++ libraries and frameworks for cloud environments.
Create and maintain architecture diagrams and design documentation.
Monitor application and infrastructure health, performance, and cost; implement monitoring, alerting, and logging; optimize resource utilization and cloud costs; and manage cloud resource lifecycles.
Work 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 and cloud best practices, communicate technical concepts to stakeholders, and support knowledge transfer and team collaboration.
Perform other related functions as assigned.