Purpose
The primary responsibility of this position is to design and develop software for submersible Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), intelligent subsea tooling and potentially various other projects.
Location
- Role provides the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, working both virtually and in the Austin office when required.
- Employees are expected to work a minimum of 2 days a week in office, but must be available to report to the Austin office within 90 minutes on short notice as required based on business needs.
Up to 25 % onshore travel. Potential for occasional offshore travel.
Functions
ESSENTIAL
Design and implement software additions to existing applications.
Develop software in Windows and Linux.
Requirements, design, implementation and testing of software tasks as assigned.
Prepare technical procedures for assembly, testing, and operations.
Provide mentoring/guidance to designers and junior engineers.
Maintain code and documentation using revision control.
Act as technical lead on individual projects, providing guidance and mentorship to staff.
Collaboration with other divisions within Oceaneering to successfully design and deploy products.
Up to 25 % onshore travel. Potential for occasional offshore travel.
Must be able to communicate to both technical resources and non technical/other personnel regarding specifications for applications or processes being developed.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This individual may be called upon to lead small technical teams and serve as lead systems architect for individual projects.
Reporting Relationship
Reports to Engineering Lead or Manager
REQUIRED
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or the physical sciences (e.g. electrical or mechanical engineering, physics) or evidence of exceptional technical skill.
Minimum of (8-11) eight to eleven years of relevant experience.
Minimum of (8-11) eight to eleven years of programming.
Minimum of (6) six years of experience with C++11 or higher programming.
Minimum of (1) one year experience with revision control systems such as Subversion and Git, and issue tracking systems such as Jira.
Must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident.
Must be available to report to the Austin office within 90 minutes on short notice as required based on business needs.
DESIRED
Familiarity with embedded systems design and/or robotics.
Experience/knowledge programming real-time systems.
Experience with Qt framework.
Experience with network programming.
Experience with AI, Machine learning and Image processing.
Exposure to projects using Agile or other formal processes.
Problem Solving skills in identifying and resolving real time problems in a timely manner.
Industry knowledge of design patterns and software architecture best practices.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Gives and receives constructive feedback.
Ensures that others involved in a project or effort are kept informed about developments and plans.
Effectively influences actions and opinions of others
Supports organization's goals and values
Excellent communication skills
Adapts to changes in the work environment
Working Conditions
This position is considered OFFICE WORK which is characterized as follows.
Almost exclusively indoors during the day and occasionally at night.
Occasional exposure to airborne dust in the work place.
Work surface is stable (flat).
Physical Activity/Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.
This position is considered LIGHT work.
OCCASIONAL
FREQUENT
CONSTANT
- Lift up to 20 pounds
- Climbing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching
- Lift up to 10 pounds
- Standing
- Repetitive movements of arms and hands
- Sit with back supported
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or physical sciences (or equivalent technical skill)
- Minimum of 8-11 years of relevant experience
- Minimum of 8-11 years of programming experience
- Minimum of 6 years of experience with C++11 or higher
- Minimum of 1 year experience with Subversion and Git, and issue tracking systems such as Jira
- Experience developing software for Windows and Linux
- Must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident
- Available to report to the Austin office within 90 minutes on short notice and work a minimum of 2 days per week in office
- Familiarity with embedded systems design and/or robotics
- Experience/knowledge programming real-time systems
- Experience with Qt framework
- Experience with network programming
- Experience with AI, Machine Learning, and Image Processing
- Exposure to Agile or other formal processes
- Knowledge of design patterns and software architecture best practices
Oceaneering Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are portrayed as comprehensive, including private medical insurance and broad medical, dental, and vision coverage tailored to local markets. In several contexts, coverage is characterized as good to outstanding.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include pension/retirement plans and a U.S. 401(k), which are consistently highlighted as part of a competitive package. These elements are described as contributing meaningful value to overall compensation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave programs include PTO/vacation, paid holidays, and paid sick leave, with annual leave emphasized globally. Time-off provisions are noted as a steady component of total rewards even when salary opinions differ.
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What We Do
Oceaneering pushes the frontiers of deep water, space and motion entertainment environments to execute with new, leading-edge connections to solve tomorrow’s challenges, today. As the trusted subsea connection specialist, our experience combined with the depth and breadth of our portfolio of technologies allows us to engineer solutions for the most complex subsea challenges. From routine to extreme, our integrated products, services, and innovative solutions safely de-risk operational systems, increase reliability, and enable a lower total cost of ownership. We are connecting what’s needed with what’s next as the world’s largest ROV operator and the leading ROV provider to the oil and gas industry with over 300 systems operating worldwide. With our safety-focused and innovative approach, we responsively and decisively react to subsea challenges while providing solutions swiftly and efficiently.








