Staff Engineer Jobs in Texas
Staff Engineer jobs in Texas are in strong demand, concentrated in aerospace and defense, semiconductor manufacturing, oil and gas infrastructure, and enterprise software, with openings at every level from associate through principal. Houston, Austin, and Dallas are the heaviest hiring markets, anchored by employers like Lockheed Martin, Texas Instruments, and Dell Technologies. Systems engineering, hardware design, and embedded software development are the most consistently sought specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Top employerLockheed Martin
Top cityAustin, TX
Cities hiring38
Work type43% Hybrid
Top industryElectronics
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Staff Software Engineer, Funding
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GoodLeap
Staff Software Engineer, Funding
Austin, Texas
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Project Engineer Staff - Level 4
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Lockheed Martin
Project Engineer Staff - Level 4
Fort Worth, Texas
New 11h ago
Senior Staff Electrical Engineer
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Renesas
Senior Staff Electrical Engineer
Austin, Texas
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Staff Software Engineer
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Robotics Technologies
Staff Software Engineer
Austin, Texas
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Staff Software Engineer, Enterprise AI & Automation
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Vista Equity Partners Management
Staff Software Engineer, Enterprise AI & Automation
Austin, Texas
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Staff Software Engineer, Funding
GoodLeap·Austin, Texas
Job functions:
$188k - $213k/yr
Hybrid
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
About GoodLeap:
GoodLeap is a technology company delivering best-in-class financing and software products for sustainable solutions, from solar panels and batteries to energy-efficient HVAC, heat pumps, roofing, windows, and more. Over 1 million homeowners have benefited from our simple, fast, and frictionless technology that makes the adoption of these products more affordable, accessible, and easier to understand. Thousands of professionals deploying home efficiency and solar solutions rely on GoodLeap’s proprietary, AI-powered applications and developer tools to drive more transparent customer communication, deeper business intelligence, and streamlined payment and operations. Our platform has led to more than $30 billion in financing for sustainable solutions since 2018.
GoodLeap is also proud to support our award-winning nonprofit, GivePower, which is building and deploying life-saving water and clean electricity systems, changing the lives of more than 1.6 million people across Africa, Asia, and South America.
About the team:
The Funding domain is responsible for ensuring every party involved with GoodLeap financed project is paid accurately and quickly. This team is continually working to improve GoodLeap’s platform by building new and innovative financial technology tools to intelligently track complex ready conditions and report on ledgers to help our customers confidently run their business. The team cares deeply about code quality, alerts, dashboards, pipelines, and other automation to ensure the quality of our products. We are pushing the boundaries of technology at GoodLeap and always have new and interesting projects. There is a good mix of greenfield work and improvement work. On the technical side, the team leverages technologies like C#.NET, MongoDB, Kafka, Typescript, GitHub Actions, SST (Serverless stack), Lambda functions, Datadog, Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture, Kubernetes and Elastic Search to build all these cool systems.
About the role:
As a Staff Software Engineer, you will lead the architecture, design, and development of solutions in GoodLeap’s Funding domain. This role blends hands-on development with strategic decision-making, letting you shape critical systems and influence how we deliver value. You’ll work closely with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to define strategies, solve complex challenges, and deliver scalable, high-quality solutions.
This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives on architectural challenges, enjoys mentoring, and is passionate about impactful, scalable solutions. You’ll lead major projects, champion best practices in code quality, reliability, and operations, and help the team navigate trade-offs to achieve ambitious goals. If you’re passionate about software engineering, excited by the challenge of working with modern technologies, and motivated to see your work come to life in production, this is the role for you. Join our team if you’re excited to lead from the front, inspire collaboration, and make a significant impact on a mission-driven company that is changing the world by empowering businesses and driving sustainable solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and delivery of large-scale, mission-critical software applications, spanning frontend and backend, with a focus on C#.NET and TypeScript/JavaScript services.
- Architect highly scalable, responsive, and secure solutions, ensuring exceptional performance, reliability, and maintainability.
- Provide technical leadership across teams, guiding decisions on architecture, design patterns, and best practices to align with business objectives.
- Collaborate with user experience designers, product managers, and engineers to define and deliver impactful features, platform enhancements, and bug fixes.
- Mentor and support engineers at all levels, fostering growth through technical guidance, pair programming, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
- Deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot distributed systems to ensure availability and resolve issues proactively.
- Analyze and optimize code, APIs, and system architectures to improve performance, scalability, and efficiency.
- Ensure adherence to security best practices and data privacy regulations, delivering compliant and reliable solutions.
- Continuously evaluate and integrate emerging technologies, including AI-assisted tools and frameworks, to drive platform innovation and scalability.
- Contribute to and influence key architectural decisions, staying current with industry trends and championing forward-thinking solutions.
You are an ideal candidate for our team if you value
- Collaboration and consensus-building in problem-solving
- Transparency in ambiguous or difficult situations
- “Getting stuff done” through simple, pragmatic iteration and an unwavering focus on product needs
- Demonstrating a high level of curiosity and keeping abreast of the latest technologies
- Taking a proactive nature to resolve problems and displaying a strong sense of ownership
- Challenging the status quo, when it makes sense to do so
To be successful you should have
- The typical problem-solving and algorithmic experience that one expects in any software engineering role
- Extensive experience with one or more of the following technologies: C#.NET, TypeScript/JavaScript, Docker, Kafka, and AWS services, coupled with a strong aptitude for learning new tools and frameworks
- Experience building RESTful APIs and working with databases
- In-depth knowledge of large-scale web application design, including clustering, caching, performance tuning, and scalability strategies
- Understanding of agile methodologies like Scrum and Kanban, along with agile engineering practices such as Test-Driven Development and Continuous Integration
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
In addition to the above salary, this role may be eligible for a bonus.
Additional Information Regarding Job Duties and Job Descriptions:
Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other managers related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and other skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.
If you are an extraordinary professional who thrives in a collaborative work culture and values a rewarding career, then we want to work with you! Apply today!
We are committed to protecting your privacy. To learn more about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information during the application process, please review our Employment Privacy Policy and Recruiting Policy on AI.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
GoodLeap
Staff Software Engineer, Funding
Austin, Texas
New 9h ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
$188k - $213k/yr
Hybrid
Job Description
About GoodLeap:
GoodLeap is a technology company delivering best-in-class financing and software products for sustainable solutions, from solar panels and batteries to energy-efficient HVAC, heat pumps, roofing, windows, and more. Over 1 million homeowners have benefited from our simple, fast, and frictionless technology that makes the adoption of these products more affordable, accessible, and easier to understand. Thousands of professionals deploying home efficiency and solar solutions rely on GoodLeap’s proprietary, AI-powered applications and developer tools to drive more transparent customer communication, deeper business intelligence, and streamlined payment and operations. Our platform has led to more than $30 billion in financing for sustainable solutions since 2018.
GoodLeap is also proud to support our award-winning nonprofit, GivePower, which is building and deploying life-saving water and clean electricity systems, changing the lives of more than 1.6 million people across Africa, Asia, and South America.
About the team:
The Funding domain is responsible for ensuring every party involved with GoodLeap financed project is paid accurately and quickly. This team is continually working to improve GoodLeap’s platform by building new and innovative financial technology tools to intelligently track complex ready conditions and report on ledgers to help our customers confidently run their business. The team cares deeply about code quality, alerts, dashboards, pipelines, and other automation to ensure the quality of our products. We are pushing the boundaries of technology at GoodLeap and always have new and interesting projects. There is a good mix of greenfield work and improvement work. On the technical side, the team leverages technologies like C#.NET, MongoDB, Kafka, Typescript, GitHub Actions, SST (Serverless stack), Lambda functions, Datadog, Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture, Kubernetes and Elastic Search to build all these cool systems.
About the role:
As a Staff Software Engineer, you will lead the architecture, design, and development of solutions in GoodLeap’s Funding domain. This role blends hands-on development with strategic decision-making, letting you shape critical systems and influence how we deliver value. You’ll work closely with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to define strategies, solve complex challenges, and deliver scalable, high-quality solutions.
This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives on architectural challenges, enjoys mentoring, and is passionate about impactful, scalable solutions. You’ll lead major projects, champion best practices in code quality, reliability, and operations, and help the team navigate trade-offs to achieve ambitious goals. If you’re passionate about software engineering, excited by the challenge of working with modern technologies, and motivated to see your work come to life in production, this is the role for you. Join our team if you’re excited to lead from the front, inspire collaboration, and make a significant impact on a mission-driven company that is changing the world by empowering businesses and driving sustainable solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and delivery of large-scale, mission-critical software applications, spanning frontend and backend, with a focus on C#.NET and TypeScript/JavaScript services.
- Architect highly scalable, responsive, and secure solutions, ensuring exceptional performance, reliability, and maintainability.
- Provide technical leadership across teams, guiding decisions on architecture, design patterns, and best practices to align with business objectives.
- Collaborate with user experience designers, product managers, and engineers to define and deliver impactful features, platform enhancements, and bug fixes.
- Mentor and support engineers at all levels, fostering growth through technical guidance, pair programming, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
- Deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot distributed systems to ensure availability and resolve issues proactively.
- Analyze and optimize code, APIs, and system architectures to improve performance, scalability, and efficiency.
- Ensure adherence to security best practices and data privacy regulations, delivering compliant and reliable solutions.
- Continuously evaluate and integrate emerging technologies, including AI-assisted tools and frameworks, to drive platform innovation and scalability.
- Contribute to and influence key architectural decisions, staying current with industry trends and championing forward-thinking solutions.
You are an ideal candidate for our team if you value
- Collaboration and consensus-building in problem-solving
- Transparency in ambiguous or difficult situations
- “Getting stuff done” through simple, pragmatic iteration and an unwavering focus on product needs
- Demonstrating a high level of curiosity and keeping abreast of the latest technologies
- Taking a proactive nature to resolve problems and displaying a strong sense of ownership
- Challenging the status quo, when it makes sense to do so
To be successful you should have
- The typical problem-solving and algorithmic experience that one expects in any software engineering role
- Extensive experience with one or more of the following technologies: C#.NET, TypeScript/JavaScript, Docker, Kafka, and AWS services, coupled with a strong aptitude for learning new tools and frameworks
- Experience building RESTful APIs and working with databases
- In-depth knowledge of large-scale web application design, including clustering, caching, performance tuning, and scalability strategies
- Understanding of agile methodologies like Scrum and Kanban, along with agile engineering practices such as Test-Driven Development and Continuous Integration
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
In addition to the above salary, this role may be eligible for a bonus.
Additional Information Regarding Job Duties and Job Descriptions:
Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other managers related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and other skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.
If you are an extraordinary professional who thrives in a collaborative work culture and values a rewarding career, then we want to work with you! Apply today!
We are committed to protecting your privacy. To learn more about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information during the application process, please review our Employment Privacy Policy and Recruiting Policy on AI.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.
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1 jobStaff Engineer Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Lockheed Martin32
- Tesla26
- GEICO19
- Shield17
- Burns & McDonnell16
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware27
- Consulting & Professional Services14
- Banking & Financial Services11
- Technology & Software10
- Insurance9
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in staff engineer jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, computer, or systems engineering required
- Five or more years of progressive engineering experience in a relevant technical domain
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical direction across cross-functional project teams
- Proficiency with industry-standard tools such as CAD, simulation software, or JIRA
- Experience working to regulated standards such as DO-178C, ISO 26262, or MIL-STD
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder and executive audiences
Staff Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a staff engineer in Texas?
Most staff engineer roles in Texas require a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and several years of progressively complex technical experience. For roles in civil, structural, electrical, or mechanical engineering that involve public-safety projects, the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors oversees licensure, and a Professional Engineer license strengthens or is required for many senior positions. In software and systems domains, demonstrated technical leadership typically matters more than a specific credential.
Which companies hire staff engineers in Texas?
Employers hiring staff engineers in Texas right now include Lockheed Martin, Tesla, and GEICO, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's concentration of aerospace, semiconductor, energy, and enterprise technology firms creates consistent demand across both product and infrastructure engineering disciplines.
Which Texas cities have the most staff engineer jobs?
Austin, Dallas, and Fort Worth have the most staff engineer openings in Texas. Houston's energy and aerospace sectors and Austin's technology and semiconductor industry anchor the largest share of postings, while Dallas draws demand from enterprise software, defense contractors, and financial technology firms headquartered in the Metroplex.
Are there remote staff engineer jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than many technical roles. About 60% of staff engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong employer flexibility in software, systems architecture, and cloud infrastructure work. Hardware, manufacturing, and defense roles remain predominantly on-site due to lab access, facility clearance, or export-control requirements.
How can I get hired as a staff engineer in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a new-graduate or rotational engineering program at a large Texas employer. Companies like Texas Instruments, Lockheed Martin, and Dell Technologies run structured new-grad programs that cycle engineers across teams before placing them on a staff track. Starting in a junior or associate engineer role, building domain knowledge in embedded systems, circuit design, or cloud infrastructure, and earning a fundamentals credential like an Engineer in Training designation through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers positions candidates for faster advancement.
Where can I find and apply to staff engineer jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to staff engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to employers from the listings.
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