Senior Software Engineer

Trident Research LLC is hiring a Senior Software Engineer in Austin, TX (onsite) to design, develop, test, document, and maintain software products. The position combines hands-on engineering across C/C++, C#, WPF/XAML, and Linux/Unix with technical leadership and independent problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, debug, and maintain software applications and components.
• Build software in C/C++ using object-oriented programming principles.
• Develop C# applications using WPF, XAML, and the Model-View-ViewModel (MVVM) design pattern.
• Create reusable, modular, and maintainable software components.
• Work in Linux or Unix environments as required.
• Develop and troubleshoot networking and communications software, including serial communications, TCP, UDP, and socket-based applications.
• Draft, review, and maintain software design documentation.
• Develop and review software test plans, test procedures, and supporting quality documentation.
• Implement designs in alignment with approved requirements, specifications, and software design documents.
• Follow internal and external coding, documentation, and development standards.
• Manage and contribute to Git repositories and version-control workflows.
• Analyze technical risks, set priorities, and take appropriate action to resolve complex issues.
• Complete assignments on or ahead of schedule while maintaining quality and thorough documentation.
• Collaborate effectively with engineering teams, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership by proposing practical, creative, and well-supported solutions to complex problems.
• Support continuous improvement of engineering processes, tools, and practices.
• Maintain the confidentiality of company, customer, and project information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field; equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• At least 11 years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and object-oriented programming.
• Professional experience with C# and WPF.
• Experience developing graphical user interfaces with XAML.
• Experience using the MVVM design pattern.
• Experience working in Linux or Unix environments.
• Experience with networking or communications technologies, including:
  • Serial communications
  • TCP/IP
  • UDP
  • Socket programming
• Experience with Git and software repository management.
• Ability to create and review technical documentation, including trade studies, requirements, software specifications, design documents, test plans and procedures, and user procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, multitasking, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, solve complex problems, and work effectively under changing deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.

Technologies

• C/C++
• C#
• Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF)
• XAML
• Model-View-Model (MVVM)
• Linux
• Unix
• serial communications
• TCP
• UDP
• socket-based applications
• TCP/IP
• Git

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting government or defense-related software development programs.
• Ability to obtain a government security clearance.
• Experience working within formal systems engineering or software development processes.
• Experience providing technical leadership or mentoring to other engineers.

Compensation and Schedule

This is a full-time role. Pay range is USD 127,000 - 139,000 per year.

Benefits

• 401(k) 5% Match
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Military leave
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Prescription drug insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location

In person in Austin, TX.