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Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billions of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.Position Summary\nAustin, Hybrid\nWe are seeking an Intermediate Software Engineer to join Thales in Austin, TX.\nRegulatory Compliance Requirements\nMust have U.S. Citizenship to obtain the post-hire Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Clearance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and must be able to obtain post-hire clearance from the Committee on Foreign Investments in the U.S. (CFIUS) and Department of Treasury.\nKey Areas of Responsibility\nProvide technical leadership across cross-functional teams to define, design, and evolve complex software solutions for civil identity products, primarily within cloud-based environments.\n\nLead the full software development lifecycle at a systems level, guiding requirements analysis, solution design, 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Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. Thales is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.\nIf you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales, please contact us at .\nThe reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between\nTotal Target Cash (TTC) 139,831.55 - 233,052.58 USD Annual\nThis reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. 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