Top Entry Level C++ Jobs in Houston, TX

Build scalable software and infrastructure for quantitative investment and trading systems. Responsibilities may include distributed storage, cloud environments, mission-critical reliability, model testing and deployment, low-latency trade execution, large-scale data ingestion, and internal productivity tools. Candidates should have a technical or quantitative degree, strong programming skills, large-scale systems experience, analytical ability, and passion for quality software.

Develop high-performance research platforms and tools that bring trading strategies to life. Work in small teams to design, build, and deploy resilient systems using distributed computing, NLP, and machine learning to solve large-data problems in finance.

Assists with designing, developing, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining software applications under senior engineer guidance. Writes clean, documented code, participates in code reviews, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and contributes to software quality improvements. The role is intended for recent graduates or early-career professionals with foundational programming knowledge and a willingness to learn.

Supports the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications under senior engineer guidance. Writes documented code, participates in code reviews, troubleshoots defects, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and contributes to software quality improvements while developing technical skills.

Develops and integrates hardware-software solutions, maintaining interface documentation and supporting the software development lifecycle. Designs, tests, debugs, and documents mission software while creating validation tools with Perl or Python. Collaborates across multidisciplinary teams, supports hardware-software verification, and applies software standards, Agile practices, and DevOps/DevSecOps concepts. Requires U.S. citizenship and an Interim Secret clearance with eligibility for a Final Secret clearance.

Develops and integrates hardware-software solutions by managing interfaces, documentation, validation, testing, debugging, and software lifecycle activities. Uses Perl or Python to build validation tools and may work with C++, DevOps/DevSecOps, CI/CD, and Agile practices. Collaborates across multidisciplinary teams, verifies implementations against requirements, and ensures software standards are met. Requires an active Interim Secret clearance and eligibility for a Final Secret clearance.

Develops and supports software across the full lifecycle, including requirements analysis, object-oriented design, coding, unit testing, integration, formal testing, documentation, and delivery. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to resolve software issues and ensure standards are met. The role requires C or C++ experience and a Secret clearance, with preferred experience in RTOS platforms, Agile development, MBSE, and software requirements engineering.

Develops missile defense software across the full engineering lifecycle, including requirements analysis, object-oriented design, coding, unit testing, integration, formal testing, documentation, and debugging. Uses C or C++ and embedded software/hardware knowledge while following development standards and processes. The role requires U.S. citizenship, a Final Secret clearance before starting, and up to 5% travel to Huntsville.

Develops, tests, documents, integrates, and debugs software throughout the full software development lifecycle. Responsibilities include requirements analysis, object-oriented design, coding, unit testing, integration, formal testing, documentation, and resolving software issues. The role requires C or C++ programming, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and compliance with software standards. Desired experience includes RTOS platforms such as Green Hills or VxWorks, Agile development, MBSE, and software requirements engineering.

Develop and improve thermodynamic models and algorithms for Symmetry process simulation software. Responsibilities include scientific software development in C++ and Python, equations of state, phase equilibrium, electrolyte systems, property estimation, oil characterization, distillation calculations, testing, validation, documentation, technical writing, and customer support. The role requires applying numerical methods and computational thermodynamics to energy-sector simulations while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.

Develops nuclear measurement products and technologies for energy applications. Responsibilities include applying physics and mathematical modeling, building prototypes, designing and coordinating tests, analyzing data, addressing defects, reviewing requirements and risks, maintaining documentation, and presenting technical findings. The role also supports product commercialization, technical standards, reports, publications, patents, and knowledge sharing.

Develop and maintain software integrations connecting Cribl’s stream processing engine with systems such as Splunk, Elasticsearch, Kafka, and cloud storage platforms. Research third-party technologies, build robust Node.js and TypeScript code, create automated and integration tests, and collaborate with engineering, product, design, and business teams. Participate in code reviews, documentation, customer support, and a 24/7 on-call rotation.

Develop, integrate, debug, and maintain embedded software on Linux platforms using C, C++, and Python. Support processor and board bring-up, device control, networking, hardware interfaces, automated testing, documentation, laboratory and field testing, and customer demonstrations. Collaborate with software, hardware, RF, FPGA, DSP, systems, and test engineers across xG and mixed-signal product development.

Design, simulate, implement, and verify FPGA logic for wireless, mixed-signal, RF, and embedded platforms. Develop reusable hardware modules, testbenches, and verification procedures; use vendor tools for synthesis, timing analysis, programming, and debugging. Support FPGA and board bring-up, high-speed interfaces, signal-processing implementations, embedded Linux integration, laboratory testing, documentation, and customer-funded R&D. Collaborate with DSP, RF, software, systems, and test engineers across the product lifecycle.

Develops production-grade embedded software for vehicle control units in autonomous trucks. Responsibilities include requirements and architecture, model-based development with MATLAB/Simulink, embedded C/C++, AUTOSAR integration, vehicle controls, diagnostics, fault management, and MIL/SIL/HIL validation. The role also involves CI/CD automation, bench and vehicle debugging, CAN-based communication, cross-functional collaboration, and technical mentorship.

Integrate AOSP or custom Android ROMs with smartphone hardware, including BSPs, vendor HALs, firmware, drivers, sensors, cameras, audio, modems, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. Support device bring-up and boot processes, troubleshoot hardware and firmware compatibility, collaborate with ODMs, OEMs, and chipset vendors, and optimize power consumption and hardware performance.

Develop and modify Android Framework components, system services, privileged APIs, and secure AI-agent integrations. The role focuses on application lifecycle, permissions, background execution, first-party app integration, OS stability, performance, and collaboration with agent engineers. Candidates need strong Android development experience, Java or Kotlin proficiency, AOSP knowledge, and familiarity with Binder IPC, permissions, and complex Android debugging. Custom ROM, C++, Linux, Android security, power management, and system-level shipping experience are preferred.

Design, implement, and optimize GPU software for LLM training using CUDA, WebGPU, and GLSL. Profile and tune GPU kernels and shaders for performance, and develop host-side integrations in C++. The contractor will complete output-based tasks, meet minimum weekly submission requirements, and begin work shortly after onboarding.

Build small game projects and interactive scenes in a major game engine for AI assessment tasks. Create realistic gameplay bugs and multifaceted feature challenges, write clear task briefs and success criteria, develop reference solutions, and conduct thorough playtesting. Candidates should have game development experience, a strong portfolio, proficiency in Unity, Godot, or Unreal, familiarity with relevant scripting languages, debugging skills, and strong technical writing ability.

Optimize GPU kernels using CUDA and profiling tools to improve computational throughput across modern hardware. Refactor C++ and CUDA code, implement GLSL and WebGPU shader workflows, analyze performance bottlenecks, document optimization findings, and collaborate with stakeholders on GPU-based approaches and metrics.

Develop and maintain full-stack web applications and backend services across web, mobile, desktop, and cloud-native projects. Collaborate with developers and UX teams to design responsive customer-facing interfaces, integrate APIs, test across devices and browsers, troubleshoot defects, and improve development processes and technologies. The role requires modern web framework experience, database knowledge, RESTful API integration, Git proficiency, and strong analytical skills.

Design and build advanced applications, integrate external APIs, and contribute to large open-source codebases for global clients. The role requires strong systems programming, networking, memory management, concurrency, operating-system concepts, data modeling, parallelism, API design, and technical documentation skills. Candidates should learn quickly, take ownership, navigate unfamiliar codebases, identify edge cases, and continuously improve through feedback. The process includes a technical assessment, interview, and OSS hackweek.

Develop and maintain high-reliability, high-throughput backend systems for managing security certificates and configurations. Responsibilities include designing scalable systems, building features, optimizing performance, working with relational and NoSQL databases, and collaborating with testing and SQA teams on deployments. The role requires project-based experience with Java, Spring, Spring Boot, Angular, Terraform, SQL, Linux/Unix, and database technologies.

Develop and evaluate coding tasks for AI systems, including bug fixes, feature development, refactoring, optimization, reproducible environments, reference solutions, automated testing, and deterministic evaluation. The role also involves debugging complex codebases, reviewing contributions, documenting technical decisions, and refining evaluation criteria. Candidates should have strong software engineering fundamentals, backend or API development experience, open-source contributions, and proficiency in at least one listed programming language.

Develops wafer-test infrastructure and design-verification experiments for photonic and electronic integrated circuits. Responsibilities include characterizing devices, automating wafer and chip test stations, integrating commercial hardware, analyzing measurement data, collaborating with design teams, and creating custom hardware with CAD and rapid prototyping to support manufacturing.