Senior Software Development Engineer / Lead (C++, MFC)

Date:  Aug 12, 2025
Location: 

Houston, TX, US, 77032

We are looking for the right people — people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards and opportunity of working for one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, testing, and documentation of scalable software systems, ensuring alignment with engineering best practices.
  • Architect and implement components that integrate seamlessly within a broader ecosystem using REST APIs, database queries, and library calls.
  • Apply system design patterns to build efficient, maintainable, and high-performing solutions.
  • Guide technical research and development efforts, mentor team members, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality software.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and contribute to continuous improvement across the development lifecycle. 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline is mandatory.
  • Minimum 7+ years of hands-on software development experience is mandatory.
  • Experience leading teams is preferred.
  • Proven leadership experience or readiness to take on a team lead role.
  • Strong background in project design, execution, and data analysis.
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and decision-making skills are mandatory.
  • Oil & Gas domain experience is a plus.


Technical Expertise

  • Mandatory Primary Skill: C++, MFC
  • Preferred Secondary Skills: C#, ObjectiveC
  • Solid understanding of software development fundamentals and object-oriented design principles
  • Strong database knowledge: SQL Server, Oracle
  • Proficient in JSON, gRPC, Visual Studio, XAML
  • Familiarity with Fortran, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, version control systems like GitLab 

 

 

Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher level roles given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs.  Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available including Principal Technical Professional - Software Development or Technical Advisor - Software Development.

Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

 

Location

3000 N Sam Houston Pkwy E, Houston, Texas, 77032, United States 

 

Job Details

Requisition Number: 201483 
Experience Level: Experienced Hire
Job Family: Engineering/Science/Technology
Product Service Line: Landmark Software & Services 
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

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Compensation Information
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.


Nearest Major Market: Houston

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