Senior Research Software Engineer
Company: University of Texas at Austin
Location: Austin, TX 78701
Salary: From $120,000 a year
Type: Full-time
Posted: 2026-04-08
About this role
Job Posting Title:
Senior Research Software Engineer
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Hiring Department:
Texas Advanced Computing Center
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
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Location:
PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS
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Job Details:
General Notes
The Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) at The University of Texas at Austin is one of the leading supercomputing centers in the world, supporting advances in computational research by thousands of researchers and students. TACC staff help researchers and educators use advanced computing, visualization, and storage technologies effectively, and conduct research and development to make these technologies more powerful, more reliable, and easier to use. TACC staff also educate and train the next generation of researchers, empowering them to make discoveries that advance knowledge and change the world.
If you are not sure that you’re 100% qualified, but up for the challenge – we want you to apply. We believe skills are transferable and passion for our mission goes a long way.
Candidates will need to upload a resume, letter of interest, unofficial copy of transcript, and the names of three references to apply for this position.
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.
Purpose
This position will play a leading role in researching the design, implementation and operation of cloud-based platforms delivering computational tools to the research computing community.
Responsibilities
- Lead and contribute to the ongoing design, development, and operational support of core components of the Tapis API pl...