C++ Cloud Engineering Scientist Associate

Job Posting Title

C++/Cloud Engineering Scientist Associate ----

Hiring Department

Applied Research Laboratories ----

Position Open To

All Applicants ----

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40 ----

FLSA Status

Exempt from FLSA ----

Earliest Start Date

Immediately ----

Position Duration

Expected to Continue ----

Location

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS ----

Job Details

Purpose

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. This position leverages C++ best practices and modern cloud-native architectures to build scalable, reliable, and efficient software that supports science, research, and engineering applications. This role combines C++ software development expertise with cloud engineering capabilities to deliver optimized solutions running in cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Implementation & Testing: Implement high-quality C++ code meeting coding standards and best practices. Write comprehensive unit tests, integration tests, and system tests. Perform code reviews and ensure code quality. Debug and resolve software defects. Implement performance optimizations, memory management strategies, and cloud resource tuning. Build automated testing and deployment pipelines.
• Cloud Infrastructure & Deployment: Design and implement cloud architecture solutions for applications across multiple environments. Deploy and configure cloud resources including compute, storage, networking, and databases. Set up multi-region and multi-availability zone deployments. Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for C++ application builds and deployments. Implement Infrastructure as Code for reproducible environments.
• Software Design & Architecture: Design and implement software solutions in C++ following established architecture patterns for cloud-native deployments. Create scalable, maintainable, and efficient software designs. Working within software requirements, interfaces, and module specifications. Make architectural tradeoffs to balance performance, memory usage, and cloud resource efficiency. Evaluate and recommend C++ libraries and frameworks for cloud environments. Create and maintain architecture diagrams and design documentation.
• Operations & Reliability: Monitor application and infrastructure health, performance, and cost. Implement robust monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions. Optimize resource utilization and cloud costs. Manage the lifecycle of cloud resources supporting C++ applications.
• Collaboration & Documentation: Partner 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 practices and cloud best practices. Communicate technical concepts clearly to stakeholders. Support knowledge transfer and team collaboration.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability and knowledge of 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 (e.g., Git)
• Familiarity with build systems (e.g., CMake, Make)
• Understanding of 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

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

• Experience developing and deploying C++ applications in cloud environments
• Experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Knowledge of performance optimization
• Experience with multi-threaded and concurrent programming
• Familiarity with test-driven development (TDD) and unit testing frameworks (e.g., Google Test, 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 experience in software engineering
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0.

General Notes

An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.

Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required.  Failure to attach all additional materials listed below may result in a delay in application processing.

Visit our website (www.arlut.utexas.edu ) for additional information about Applied Research Laboratories.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes

·    100% employer-paid basic medical coverage

·    Retirement contributions

·    Paid vacation and sick time

·    Paid holidays

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website  to learn more about the total benefits offered.

Salary Range

$88,500-$120,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• 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 transcripts

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.