Lead Software Engineer Jobs in Texas
Lead Software Engineer jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, with strong demand concentrated in enterprise software, defense and aerospace technology, financial services, and cloud infrastructure across a wide range of seniority levels. Austin, Dallas, and Houston are the primary hiring metros, home to major employers like Dell Technologies, Texas Instruments, and JPMorgan Chase that consistently staff engineering leadership roles. The most sought-after specialties in Texas are distributed systems, full-stack architecture, and platform engineering. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Summary
Celestica is looking for a dynamic software engineer who is passionate about working closely with the HW/SW interface to enable management of a fleet of devices in tomorrow’s data center environments. The person needs to be very conversant with board management controllers, low level drivers and capable of mentoring a team of engineers.
The Senior Lead Engineer, Software will work in cross functional teams with customers, product line management, manufacturing engineering, hardware engineering, quality assurance and project leadership to ensure robust and high quality software.
Detailed Description
Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:
- Lead the design, development and implementation of software for board management controllers and orchestration software which will use the BMC to monitor and maintain a fleet of devices in tomorrow’s data center environment.
- Provide technical leadership and direction to a sizable team of engineers. Should be a recognized expert (go to person) in one or more technical areas.
- Review and interpret customer requirements/specifications and may act as primary customer contact.
- Analyze trade-offs in complex systems and recommend solutions.
- Do project planning and raise warnings to management about risks to projects.
- Develops deployment strategies and plans.
- May manage relationships with key vendors/partners.
- Analyze, design and develop tests and test-automation suites.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with customers, users, project managers and other engineers.
- Provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
Prior Technical Knowledge
- Solid C programming skills.
- In-depth understanding of Linux kernel, device driver, IPC, U-boot.
- Familiarity with Linux application development. Knowledge of real time OS like ThreadX is a plus.
- Knowledge of BMC including IPMI, SDR, SEL, FRU records, SOL, IPMB, Side-band LAN, KCS and KVM.
- Knowledge of Redfish and other management protocols.
- Experience with board bringup.
- Working knowledge of BMC related Hardware such as ARM, BMC chip (AST 2500, AST2600, Pilot 4 etc.), HW-monitor and Super-IO, NC-SI NIC, phy.
- Working knowledge of common bus such as I2C, IPMB, PMBUS, SPI, LPC, UART, JTAG.
- Experience with OpenBMC is a plus.
- Experience with one or more of the following standards/technologies: SCSI, SES, RAID, SAS, SATA, SSD, SMART, PCI Express, HBA, network protocol TCP/UDP, etc. is a plus.
- Experience with PSoC or MCU firmware development is a plus.
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
- Leadership - Demonstrate "People & Team Leadership Behaviors" as per Celestica Leadership Imperatives.
- The following are required: Coaching/Mentoring; Communication/Negotiation/Presentation; Creative Problem Solving; Customer Interaction/Stakeholder Management.
- Knowledge of the following areas are a plus: Quality & Lean; D/PFMEA; 8D/Corrective Action; Equipment Safety; Design of Experiments (DOE).
Physical Demands
- Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
- Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
- Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
- Occasional travel may be required.
Typical Experience
6 to 12 years.
Typical Education
Bachelor degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Educational Requirements may vary by Geography.
Notes
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.
Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.
Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.
Location:
Country: USA
State/Province: Texas
City: Austin
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Lead Software Engineer Job Market in Texas
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Who's Hiring
- Celestica21

- Westwood Professional Services18

- WSP12

- Citi11

- Kiewit11

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- Technology & Software111
- Consulting & Professional Services103
- Electronics & Hardware48
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What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in lead software engineer jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
- Seven or more years of software development experience with at least two in a technical lead role
- Proven experience leading end-to-end delivery of production systems at scale
- Proficiency in one or more of Java, Python, Go, or C++ with cloud platform experience on AWS or Azure
- Experience mentoring engineers and conducting code reviews within agile delivery teams
- Strong system design skills including microservices architecture, APIs, and distributed systems
Lead Software Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a lead software engineer in Texas?
Becoming a lead software engineer in Texas does not require a state-issued license, but Texas employers consistently expect a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field alongside substantial hands-on engineering experience. Most candidates move into lead roles after building deep expertise in a specific stack, demonstrating the ability to own a product area end-to-end, and taking on informal mentorship. Texas's large enterprise and defense tech sectors also value cloud certifications from AWS or Microsoft Azure as credible signals of readiness.
How much do lead software engineers make in Texas?
Lead software engineers in Texas earn a median of about $132,150 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $82,600 for the lowest 10% to over $183,680 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire lead software engineers in Texas?
Employers hiring lead software engineers in Texas right now include Celestica, Westwood Professional Services, and WSP, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's concentration of enterprise headquarters, defense contractors, and fintech firms means lead engineering roles appear across a broad range of industries, from semiconductor and aerospace to banking and retail technology.
Which Texas cities have the most lead software engineer jobs?
Austin, Dallas, and Houston have the most lead software engineer openings in Texas, driven by Austin's dense concentration of tech company headquarters and satellite campuses, Dallas's large enterprise and fintech employers, and Houston's growing energy-technology and aerospace sectors that increasingly depend on embedded software leadership.
Are there remote lead software engineer jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 20% of lead software engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how naturally the work fits distributed teams. The roles most likely to be fully remote are those focused on backend systems, platform engineering, or cloud architecture, while lead positions requiring close coordination with on-site hardware or embedded teams tend to be hybrid or on-site.
How can I get hired as a lead software engineer in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic path for candidates without direct lead experience is moving laterally from a strong senior individual contributor role into a team-lead or technical-lead track at a large Texas employer. Companies like Dell, Amazon's Austin and Dallas offices, and major Texas banks run associate and graduate engineering programs that fast-track strong performers into leadership responsibilities. Building a portfolio of open-source contributions or end-to-end personal projects, and earning an AWS or Azure certification, gives candidates a measurable edge when applying for hybrid lead-contributor roles that serve as stepping stones.
Where can I find and apply to lead software engineer jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to lead software engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across industries and seniority levels. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to employers through the listings on this page.
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