Software Systems Engineer Jobs in Texas
Software Systems Engineer jobs in Texas are in strong demand, with concentrated hiring in defense and aerospace, semiconductor and chip manufacturing, energy technology, and enterprise software across a seniority range from entry-level associate engineers through principal and staff-level positions. Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Houston anchor the hiring market, where employers like Lockheed Martin, Texas Instruments, and Amazon have deep, lasting footprints. The most sought-after specialties in Texas are embedded systems, real-time operating systems, systems integration, and model-based design. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Are you passionate about simplifying complex problems? Do you like finding patterns and inventing new ways to push the boundaries? Interested in building high-performance, globally scalable systems that support Amazon's current and future growth? Interested in building and operating the next generation of systems to automate and optimize critical financial processes? If so, Amazon Finance Technology (FinTech) is for you!
Amazon’s FinTech is an organization where people, technology, passion and innovation come together to build products and solve problems for Amazon. Technology solutions and services that we own and build impacts Amazon in all verticals including merger and expansions, operational excellence, compliance with rules and regulations.
Are you looking for an opportunity to build a highly available, large scale, enterprise-wide software solution? Does it excite you to find patterns and build generic, composable software solutions to solve complex problems? Are you looking for inventing newer and simpler ways of building solutions? If so, we are looking for you to fill a challenging position in Amazon Finance Technology team.
Amazon Finance Technology team is seeking a Software Development Engineer to build a brand-new Project Accounting Subledger and adjacent products. We will leverage state of the art technologies automate accounting, and finance processes that require data consolidation, computation, consolidation, reconciliation and reporting. We are building products to replace our dependency on third party software and can scale with Amazon. Successful candidates will be high-bandwidth leaders who can cut through the noise, simplify relentlessly, deliver results, and build great teams around themselves.
We are looking for an innovative Software Development Engineer II who wants to have outsize impact. As a Software Engineer on this team, you will help to define and build innovative large-scale financial systems with a direct impact on the design, architecture, and implementation of flagship products that customers love and use every day. You’ll be working with talented engineers using latest full-stack technology. The ideal candidate will have industry-leading programming skills, a deep understanding computer science fundamentals, and be conversant up the software stack.
We care about your career growth too. Whether your goals are to explore new technologies, take on bigger problems, or get to the next level, we will help you get there. Our business is growing fast, and our people will grow with it!
Key job responsibilities
Experience with large scale distributed systems and service oriented architecture.
Experience building or supporting Financial Systems.
Experience working with big data platforms.
Experience with Amazon Web Services
Experience with Agile software development methodologies.
Experience in Technologies we use: Java, Python, Lambda, DynamoDB, Athena, EMR, EDX, React and others on the AWS stack.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 3+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- 3+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience
- 3+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl experience
- 3+ years of Object Oriented Design experience
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, TX, Dallas - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Are you passionate about simplifying complex problems? Do you like finding patterns and inventing new ways to push the boundaries? Interested in building high-performance, globally scalable systems that support Amazon's current and future growth? Interested in building and operating the next generation of systems to automate and optimize critical financial processes? If so, Amazon Finance Technology (FinTech) is for you!
Amazon’s FinTech is an organization where people, technology, passion and innovation come together to build products and solve problems for Amazon. Technology solutions and services that we own and build impacts Amazon in all verticals including merger and expansions, operational excellence, compliance with rules and regulations.
Are you looking for an opportunity to build a highly available, large scale, enterprise-wide software solution? Does it excite you to find patterns and build generic, composable software solutions to solve complex problems? Are you looking for inventing newer and simpler ways of building solutions? If so, we are looking for you to fill a challenging position in Amazon Finance Technology team.
Amazon Finance Technology team is seeking a Software Development Engineer to build a brand-new Project Accounting Subledger and adjacent products. We will leverage state of the art technologies automate accounting, and finance processes that require data consolidation, computation, consolidation, reconciliation and reporting. We are building products to replace our dependency on third party software and can scale with Amazon. Successful candidates will be high-bandwidth leaders who can cut through the noise, simplify relentlessly, deliver results, and build great teams around themselves.
We are looking for an innovative Software Development Engineer II who wants to have outsize impact. As a Software Engineer on this team, you will help to define and build innovative large-scale financial systems with a direct impact on the design, architecture, and implementation of flagship products that customers love and use every day. You’ll be working with talented engineers using latest full-stack technology. The ideal candidate will have industry-leading programming skills, a deep understanding computer science fundamentals, and be conversant up the software stack.
We care about your career growth too. Whether your goals are to explore new technologies, take on bigger problems, or get to the next level, we will help you get there. Our business is growing fast, and our people will grow with it!
Key job responsibilities
Experience with large scale distributed systems and service oriented architecture.
Experience building or supporting Financial Systems.
Experience working with big data platforms.
Experience with Amazon Web Services
Experience with Agile software development methodologies.
Experience in Technologies we use: Java, Python, Lambda, DynamoDB, Athena, EMR, EDX, React and others on the AWS stack.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 3+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- 3+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience
- 3+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl experience
- 3+ years of Object Oriented Design experience
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, TX, Dallas - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually
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Software Systems Engineer Job Market in Texas
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Who's Hiring
- Apple11
- SpaceX5
- Amazon Web Services5
- Saronic Technologies5
- Meta3
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware
- Telecommunications
- Law & Legal Services
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in software systems engineer jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related field
- Proficiency in C, C++, or Python for systems-level programming and integration work
- Experience with real-time operating systems, embedded platforms, or hardware-software interface design
- Familiarity with systems engineering methodologies such as model-based design or requirements traceability
- Active or eligible U.S. security clearance for defense and aerospace roles based in Texas
- Experience with systems verification, validation, and test processes across complex software architectures
Software Systems Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a software systems engineer in Texas?
Software systems engineer roles in Texas do not require a state-issued license, but most hiring managers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering as a baseline. Candidates targeting defense or aerospace work at major Texas contractors should pursue a Professional Engineer credential through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, which can strengthen candidacy for senior systems roles. A strong portfolio of systems integration or embedded projects is equally valued.
How much do software systems engineers make in Texas?
Software systems 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 software systems engineers in Texas?
Employers hiring software systems engineers in Texas right now include Apple, SpaceX, and Amazon Web Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's concentration of defense contractors, semiconductor manufacturers, and energy technology firms means sustained, year-round demand rather than seasonal spikes.
Which Texas cities have the most software systems engineer jobs?
Austin, Houston, and Dallas have the most software systems engineer openings in Texas. Austin's dense technology sector and semiconductor industry drive volume there, Dallas-Fort Worth concentrates defense and telecom systems work anchored by major contractors and OEMs, and Houston's energy technology and aerospace presence creates steady demand for embedded and control systems engineers.
Are there remote software systems engineer jobs in Texas?
Yes, though less often than pure software roles because systems engineering frequently involves hardware interaction, lab testing, and classified facility access. About 50% of software systems engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and the roles that do allow remote work tend to be requirements engineering, systems architecture, or model-based design positions with minimal physical lab dependency.
How can I get hired as a software systems engineer in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an associate or junior systems engineer role at a Texas defense or aerospace contractor, where employers like Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and L3Harris run structured new-graduate rotational programs. Candidates from adjacent roles in firmware development, test engineering, or systems analysis can move laterally with minimal retraining. Building a portfolio of embedded or integration projects, earning a Certified Systems Engineering Professional credential, and targeting Texas-based internship pipelines at major contractors gives early-career candidates a concrete edge.
Where can I find and apply to software systems engineer jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to software systems engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across defense, semiconductor, energy technology, and enterprise software employers. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly from the listing.
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