Job DetailsBuild your career developing cutting-edge visualization tools for subsurface imaging. In this role, you'll help create and improve the graphical applications that enable scientists and engineers to explore complex 3D subsurface data. You'll gain hands-on experience developing scalable software, working with modern development practices, and collaborating with a global team in advanced computing environments.
Must have current U.S. work authorization or qualify for sponsorship.Key Responsibilities:- Design and develop software tools and core application components for subsurface imaging platforms
- Contribute to backend systems, data handling, user-facing features, and supporting 3D visualization technologies
- Support build, testing, and release processes for production software
- Collaborate with researchers and engineers to gather requirements and deliver practical solutions
- Debug, optimize, and improve application performance and scalability
- Participate in design discussions and contribute to technical decisions
- Deploy and support applications used in large-scale, global computing environments
Required:- Master's degree (or higher) in Computer Science or a related field with strong programming experience, or equivalent hands-on experience
- Strong proficiency in modern C++ and experience working in large native codebases
- Familiarity with Qt or comparable desktop GUI frameworks
- Understanding of object-oriented design, API design, and maintainable C++ interfaces
- Experience debugging native applications and investigating crashes, memory issues, or performance bottlenecks
- Familiarity with CMake/build systems and the software development lifecycle: building, testing, packaging, and releasing applications
- Strong problem-solving skills and clear communication in a collaborative engineering team
- Curious, pragmatic, and eager to learn complex domain software
Nice to Have:- Experience with OpenGL/GLSL or other real-time visualization/rendering technologies
- Foundation in 3D math, linear algebra, coordinate transforms, or numerical methods
- Experience with multi-threaded or parallel programming, e.g. std::thread, Qt threading, or OpenMP
- Experience working on cross-platform, large-scale, or legacy software projects
- Exposure to scientific, geoscience, seismic, imaging, CAD, simulation, or other data-heavy visualization domains
- Familiarity with Python/C++ integration or scripting APIs
- Working knowledge of Java, or willingness to work across both native C++ and Java codebases
- Basic understanding of operating systems concepts, file I/O, and performance profiling
- Basic networking/IPC knowledge, if relevant to integration work
Houston Perks and Benefits - Relocation Support: A relocation bonus to ease your transition to Houston
- Warm Welcome: A $10,000 signing bonus to get you started!
- Performance-Based Bonus: Monthly performance-based incentives averaging 10-15% at entry level - your potential is limitless!
- Student Loan Assistance: Above-average contributions to help you pay down your student debt faster
- Visa & Green Card Sponsorship: We proudly support international early-career talent with sponsorship opportunities available based on performance
- Career Growth: Clear promotion pathways and fast-paced career progression with structured training and mentorship programs
- Hybrid & Flexible Work: Enjoy up to two remote days per week, giving you the flexibility to manage work and life commitments
- Generous Time Off: Three weeks of vacation to recharge, plus three personal days and eight sick days to use when you need them most
- Monthly Internet Allowance: Extra support to keep you connected while working remotely
- Retirement Benefits: Excellent 401k match program - contribute up to 5%, and we'll match up to 7%!
- Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental benefits to support you and your family's wellbeing
- Parental Support: Paid parental leave for all parents, plus fertility care coverage to support every unique journey
- Wellness & Wellbeing: EAP and Wellness Program to support mental and emotional wellbeing, with a free, onsite fitness center to help you stay active
- Free Lunches: Take a break from meal prep - we provide lunch three days a week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays)!
