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Systems Software Engineer

SolarwindsAustin, TXL6 LeadNovember 11th, 2026
*About the Company* SolarWinds is a software company that develops IT management, infrastructure monitoring, observability, and database management solutions. Its products help organizations monitor technology environments, troubleshoot performance issues, and manage complex IT systems.
Job Description: SolarWinds is seeking a skilled Systems Software Engineer to design, develop, maintain, and improve software systems that support enterprise IT management and monitoring solutions. The ideal candidate has a strong background in software engineering, system architecture, programming, and troubleshooting. The successful candidate will collaborate with engineering and product teams to develop reliable software components, improve system performance, and deliver scalable solutions for complex technical environments.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and maintain software system components and services.
  • Analyze system requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Write clean, efficient, scalable, and maintainable code.
  • Develop and integrate APIs, backend services, and system interfaces.
  • Troubleshoot software defects and resolve system performance issues.
  • Conduct software testing, debugging, and performance optimization.
  • Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, and product teams.
  • Participate in code reviews and follow software engineering standards.
  • Improve system reliability, security, and maintainability.
  • Maintain technical documentation and support software updates.
Required Skills:
  • Experience in software engineering or systems software development.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, C++, Java, Python, or Go.
  • Understanding of operating systems, data structures, and algorithms.
  • Knowledge of system architecture, networking, and software integration.
  • Familiarity with databases, APIs, and version control tools such as Git.
  • Experience with debugging, testing, and performance analysis.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Experience developing enterprise software or infrastructure management applications.
  • Familiarity with Linux and Windows operating environments.
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms, distributed systems, and microservices.
  • Experience with automated testing and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Understanding of Agile or Scrum software development practices.
Benefits: Potential benefits may include health coverage, paid time off, retirement savings programs, professional development opportunities, and other employer-sponsored benefits. Actual benefits and eligibility should be confirmed with SolarWinds before publication. Equal Employment Opportunity The employer should provide equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Pay: $100,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year
Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Relocation assistance
Work Location: In person