Senior Software Engineer, Texas Institute for Electronics Full-time

Senior Software Engineer, Texas Institute for Electronics

The Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) is a University of Texas at Austin-supported semiconductor consortium of state and local government, preeminent defense electronics and semiconductor companies, national labs and nationally recognized academic institutions. Our mission is to develop and execute a state-of-the-art 3D Heterogenous Integration manufacturing technology roadmap, and to provide critical pilot manufacturing capabilities to address national security needs and catalyze domestic economic growth.

Join the Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) and help us push the boundaries in critical semiconductor domains, including advanced packaging, with the aim of reestablishing U.S. prominence in semiconductor manufacturing.

With over $1 billion in funding from the US DoD and the state of Texas, we're at the forefront of creating cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes that will set the course for future advancements in semiconductor logic, memory, heterogeneous integration, chip cooling and more. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America's Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Texas Institute for Electronics embodies the city's innovative spirit.

UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers, provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• 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
• For more details, please see Benefits | Human Resources and UT Austin Employee Experience | Human Resources

Must be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Purpose

The Senior Software Engineer will lead and contribute to software and controls development for advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes. This role emphasizes innovation in areas such as logic, memory, heterogeneous integration, chip cooling, and image processing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development for novel semiconductor manufacturing equipment, including control systems and automation software
• Design and implement software for image processing and computer vision applications in semiconductor inspection and metrology
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware and software subsystems
• Develop and maintain software requirements, architecture, and documentation
• Support procurement and evaluation of equipment sub-systems
• Participate in research and development activities to advance semiconductor manufacturing capabilities
• Other related functions as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software engineering or related fields
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Python, and MATLAB
• Experience with control and simulation tools such as Simulink
• Strong understanding of software architecture, object-oriented programming, build systems, and version control
• Demonstrated experience with software requirements and specifications
• Hands-on experience with image processing or computer vision algorithms and tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to work in collaborative, fast-paced environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a relevant technical field
• Experience in research or start-up environments
• Prior experience in software development for hardware control and instrumentation
• Experience with image processing libraries (e.g., OpenCV, MATLAB Image Processing Toolbox)
• Familiarity with machine vision systems used in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing
• Experience developing real-time or embedded software systems

Salary Range

TIE Pays Industry-Competitive Salaries

Working Conditions

• Work is performed on-site in a scientific research environment, with dynamic work conditions and frequent interruptions.
• May work around standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity (ex: using a mouse)

Work Shift

• Monday – Friday, flexible between 7am and 6pm
• Work outside standard office hours could be required on an occasional basis during peak periods and special events.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest (optional)