Software Engineer 1

Emerson • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Software Engineer 1 who is curious, motivated, and eager to grow. The ideal candidate enjoys learning new technologies, asking thoughtful questions, and collaborating with teammates to deliver high-quality software. They should take ownership of their work, approach problems methodically, and be open to feedback for continuous improvement. The company prioritizes a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow, fostering an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives. They are committed to ongoing career development and building an inclusive culture, investing in employee success through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities. The company also recognizes the importance of employee wellbeing and provides flexible, competitive benefits plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Engineering (or similar)
• 0–2 years of software development experience, including internships, co-ops, or academic projects.
• Strong programming fundamentals in at least one modern language (e.g., Go, C#, Python, or equivalent)
• Understanding of good software design including: Data structures
• Experience with testing frameworks
• Familiarity with UI / UX
• Experience with agentic coding environments, such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Codex, Antigravity, Cursor, or similar
• Ability to go beyond “vibe coding” — comfortable producing readable, maintainable, testable code with a team of software engineers, even when moving fast
• Passion for learning about and working with computer-industry technologies
• Strong work ethic and drive to succeed
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing desktop application software
• Work productively in a team development environment
• Proficiency with C#
• Exposure to or academic experience with LabVIEW
• Familiarity with LabVIEW Real-Time and real time operating systems
• Innovative mindset and willingness to learn and think creatively
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Experience with Azure DevOps
• Familiarity with advanced mathematical concepts
• Familiarity with NI products

Responsibilities

• Deliver product features by participating in research, development, testing, and documentation efforts.
• Collaborate with team members and project leaders on design discussions and code architecture.
• Implement new product features and enhancements based on well-defined requirements and designs.
• Troubleshoot product defects and work with team to resolve successfully.
• Develop tests to ensure high code quality and catch future regressions.
• Peer review code changes submitted by other members of the team.
• Participate in code reviews to learn best practices and improve code quality.
• Explore and apply new technologies to continually improve our infrastructure and processes.

Benefits

• variety of medical insurance plans
• dental and vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• tuition reimbursement
• employee resource groups
• recognition
• flexible time off plans
• paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
• vacation and holiday leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level