C++ Software Engineer

Senior C++ Software Engineer

The Team:

NI is proud to be a part of Emerson's new test and measurement business group. The Systems R&D team in the Aerospace, Defense and Government (ADG) Business Unit focuses on test systems for areas such as airplanes, space travel, satellites, and radar. We leverage NI's portfolio of PXI RF instruments, modular FPGA co-processors, software-defined radios (USRP products), and software tools (LabVIEW, LabVIEW FPGA, open source), the Systems R&D team creates systems at various levels to provide differentiated system-level offerings!

The Role:

The Senior C++ Software Engineer will be responsible for the development of software components addressing various customer requirements. They will work closely with domain experts within the ADG to build software components, system-level software architectures, and APIs/User Interfaces (UIs).

The role demands an individual who can think at the system level and enjoys working collaboratively in a team setting. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of OOP and will be ready to jump into NI's proprietary language LabVIEW and use NI's internal API's and libraries.

Core Job Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and test software features and capabilities
• Design and develop tools and infrastructure to improve development efficiency.
• Test, benchmark, and document customer facing reference architectures
• Work in an Agile team environment to prioritize work items and leverage resources to deliver features in a release on-time.
• Report into daily agile standup meeting
• Follow and refine coding guidelines and provide effective code reviews.
• Evaluate feature testing strategies and contribute to writing effective test plans.

Basic Qualifications:

• 3-5+ years working experience in C++ development.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages implementing object-oriented design on Windows/Linux
• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Information Science, Computer Science.
• Mid-level understanding of software design principles.
• Experience with a demonstrated ability in problem-solving, effectively diagnosing technical issues, and proposing reasonable solutions.
• Experience with peer review and git
• US Citizen and/or US Person - required by law, regulations and/or government contracts with the DoD.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands on use of NI Hardware Platforms.
• Understanding of Agile software development principles.

Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

About Us

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let's go. Let's think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let's go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let's go!

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Job Info

• Job Identification 26002086
• Job Function Development Engineering
• Posting Date 02/25/2026, 09:49 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 11500 North Mopac Expressway, Austin, TX, 78759, US (Hybrid)