Top Entry Level Software Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX

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.

Participates in a structured .NET training program before developing software features with a team. Responsibilities include writing standards-compliant code, testing and debugging applications, learning product architecture and software patterns, responding to support escalations, incorporating feedback, and contributing to Agile team meetings. The role is designed for early-career developers seeking growth in software development.

Develop and scale full-stack web applications for Toast’s digital storefront, including online ordering and website products. Design solutions, improve performance and usability, collaborate with Product and Design, run experiments, resolve critical issues, and contribute to API design, testing, and cross-team product integration.

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 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 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.

Develop and launch scalable full-stack search systems using JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, or Kotlin. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders, balance delivery speed with system reliability, debug code, participate in code reviews, write tested and extensible software, and contribute to team growth and communication.

Develop and maintain full-stack healthcare applications using C#, .NET, ASP.NET Core, JavaScript, and SQL Server. Design APIs, services, background jobs, database procedures, and responsive interfaces; troubleshoot across application and deployment layers; write automated tests; modernize legacy systems; build secure healthcare integrations; and protect sensitive data. Collaborate with product, QA, support, and implementation teams while participating in design reviews, code reviews, testing, and release validation.

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.

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.

Build and maintain Soluna’s data center control systems and data infrastructure. Responsibilities include architecting Maestro, improving software testing and deployment practices, developing internal data products, managing AWS cloud infrastructure, debugging industrial interfaces, and creating reliable mission-critical applications using Elixir and other technologies.

Design and implement backend APIs, microservices, and checkout platform components for Affirm’s financial products. Own system health, improve performance and reliability, collaborate across engineering teams, and contribute to technical standards, tooling, and processes. The role requires developing, testing, and shipping high-quality software at scale while making customer-centric technical decisions.

Build internal web applications, APIs, integrations, AI-assisted workflows, knowledge repositories, dashboards, Slack bots, and PDLC automations. Connect tools such as Jira, GitHub, Notion, and data platforms with go-to-market systems. Prototype rapidly, collaborate across Product, Engineering, Program Management, Analytics, and commercial teams, and ensure secure, documented, auditable solutions.

Build and maintain backend services, REST APIs, cloud workspace provisioning systems, and resource orchestration infrastructure. Improve performance, reliability, scalability, and security while developing integrations, SDKs, and developer tools. Contribute to architecture and ship features from concept to production. The role requires strong TypeScript, JavaScript, and Node.js skills, backend and database knowledge, and familiarity with Docker, Linux, and cloud infrastructure.

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.

Develop custom customer integrations and provide Bubble.io guidance. Build and maintain Salesforce, HubSpot, and other CRM integrations; manipulate data with Python and Pandas; design AWS Lambda microservices; support client onboarding and collaborate with the development team to improve the platform.

Build and maintain Plane’s cross-platform Flutter mobile app, owning features from interface through data and native integrations. Work on widgets, notifications, webview-based editing, caching, persistence, and compatibility across multiple server versions. Collaborate with backend, design, product, and QA teams while writing tests and maintaining consistent architecture. The role requires production Flutter experience, clean architecture, Bloc-based state management, dependency injection, unit and widget testing, and familiarity with native Android and iOS development.

Build and support reliable dashboards for AI infrastructure and financial models, including TCO, tokenomics, and compute capital models. Responsibilities include implementing features, loading model releases, validating data, developing accuracy checks, collaborating with analysts, creating charts and explanations, answering client questions, and contributing to research newsletters. The role requires strong Python or TypeScript skills, software engineering experience, numerical accuracy, and effective use of AI coding agents.

Build and maintain core products and collaborate on larger consulting projects using TypeScript, Python, FastAPI, Next.js, GCP, and generative AI frameworks. The role involves hands-on software development within a rapidly growing, remote team serving Saudi Arabia and the GCC.

Build and ship frontend features for a financial marketplace using React and Next.js. Collaborate with product, design, and backend engineers; contribute to architecture, component design, code quality, tooling, and the shared component library. Own work from design through delivery, participate in pairing and code reviews, and use AI-assisted development tools thoughtfully.

Build and ship end-to-end features for Augment’s iOS app, collaborate closely with product, design, backend, and fellow iOS engineers, and contribute to architecture, code quality, tooling, and long-term product health. The role emphasizes Swift and SwiftUI development, ownership, thoughtful collaboration, feedback, and effective use of AI-assisted development tools.

Build and maintain Turso’s open-source database and cloud platform. Responsibilities include advancing PostgreSQL compatibility, ensuring software correctness through testing and verification, operating cloud APIs and data planes, and scaling systems to support substantially more databases. The role involves Rust development, embedded database technology, large-scale cloud operations, observability, reliability, performance improvements, and collaboration with customers, open-source communities, and distributed teams.