Tech Jobs in Texas

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Texas stands out as a tech hub because it combines a growing startup ecosystem with major corporate presences, all under a no state income tax regime. Austin’s Silicon Hills, Dallas’s burgeoning fintech scene, and Houston’s energy‑tech innovation attract talent nationwide, while the state’s investment in high‑speed fiber and data centers keeps infrastructure ahead of demand.

Tech talent in Texas spans software engineering, data science, cloud architecture, and cybersecurity, but the region also fuels niche markets: aerospace and defense in El Paso, electric‑vehicle manufacturing in Austin, and biotech research near Houston’s Texas Medical Center. Companies such as Dell Technologies, T‑Mobile, Tesla, SpaceX, Google, Apple, and IBM have large campuses, while hundreds of startups in Austin’s South Congress and Dallas’s Deep Ellum keep the pulse rapid and diverse.

Housing costs differ by city—Austin’s median home price exceeds $600k, Dallas remains around $350k, and Houston offers more affordable options—but overall living expenses are lower than the national average. Transparent salary listings let job seekers weigh compensation against local cost, ensuring fair pay and informed relocation decisions across the state’s varied markets.

Motor Vehicle Operator

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location: McAllen, Texas McAllen, Texas

Posted Dec 07, 2024

The job posting is for a position at the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Valley Health Care System. The employee will be responsible for operating various types of patient transport vehicles, including emergency vehicles, to and from VA and private healthcare facilities. The role requires a current valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsements. The job involves physical effort, including lifting up to 50 pounds, and working in various weather conditions. The employee may need to work outside of normal hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The position requires a background/security investigation and participation in vaccination programs. The job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Electronics Technician

Company: Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Location: League City, Texas League City, Texas

Posted Dec 07, 2024

The text describes a job vacancy in the Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Weather Service, Southern Region, located in League City, TX. The position is open to status candidates and requires U.S. citizenship, a clean driving record, and successful completion of a background security investigation. No specific education requirement is stated, but one year of specialized experience is needed. Specialized experience involves installing, operating, and maintaining electronic equipment and testing field equipment. The role may require working in hazardous conditions and overtime. CTAP and ICTAP candidates may receive selection priority.

Recreation Assistant

Company: Department of the Navy - Commander, Navy Installations

Location: Naval Air Station/JRB Fort Worth, Texas Naval Air Station/JRB Fort Worth, Texas

Posted Dec 07, 2024

This job posting details the duties and requirements for a position within the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Community Recreation program. The role involves a variety of tasks such as managing special events, providing recreation resources, and overseeing community events, trips, and outdoor recreation. The position requires U.S. Citizenship, a clean background check, and successful completion of E-verify. Qualifications include relevant experience and the ability to pass pre-employment examinations. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan. The Department of the Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Food and Beverage Attendant NA-01

Company: Department of the Army - Army Installation Management Command

Location: Fort Bliss, Texas Fort Bliss, Texas

Posted Dec 07, 2024

This job position is at Centennial Banquet Center, Fort Bliss, TX. The hiring process can be expedited by including full contact information for references. Requirements include direct deposit, background checks, and food sanitation training. No education qualification is needed, but physical strength and math skills are required. PCS costs are not authorized, and this is a federal wage schedule position.

Nursing Assistant - Interventional Radiology

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location: Dallas, Texas Dallas, Texas

Posted Dec 07, 2024

The Nursing Assistant role involves observing procedures, transporting patients, maintaining supplies, and assisting nurses. The job requires U.S. citizenship, English proficiency, and various levels of experience or education. The position is physically demanding and may require working flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays. Full benefits package is available to federal employees.

NP - Trauma

Company: CHRISTUS Health

Location: Tyler, Texas

Posted Dec 07, 2024

The text describes a job opportunity with CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic and CHRISTUS Physician Group, multi-specialty medical groups with over 850 physicians and advanced practice providers across 4 states. The groups offer Malpractice Insurance, competitive compensation, and use Epic EMR. CHRISTUS Health, a faith-based, not-for-profit health system, is the parent organization, serving underserved communities in multiple countries. The job is per diem as needed, requiring licensure in Texas or eligibility. Richelle Howell is the recruiter.

Physician (Critical Care)

Company: Department of Defense - Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

Location: Fort Sam Houston, Texas Fort Sam Houston, Texas

Posted Dec 07, 2024

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation for a Physician position at Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX. Preferred experience in neonatal and pediatric critical care. The role requires a Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree, a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician, and at least one year of supervised experience in a clinical setting. Residency training in the specialty of the position is required, equivalent to at least 4 years. The position involves interaction with children and youth, requires shift work, and may include random drug testing. Other requirements include Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, fulfilling credentialing requirements, and moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds.

General Engineer, AST, Technical Management (Direct Hire)

Company: National Aeronautics and Space Administration - Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center

Location: Houston, Texas Houston, Texas

Posted Dec 07, 2024

This position is for a Team Lead in the Integrated Testing and Facilities Team within the Extravehicular Activity and Human Surface Mobility Program (EHP) Systems Engineering and Integration (SEI) Office at NASA. The role involves prioritizing, planning, and executing EHP integrated testing, facility maturation, and sustaining to support testing and training. The position requires leading engineering personnel, managing technical, cost, schedule, and risk, and building coalitions or influencing leadership. The role demands a bachelor's degree in engineering, physical science, mathematics, life science, or computer science from an accredited institution.

General Engineer

Company: Department of the Army - United States Army Installation Management Command

Location: Fort Bliss, Texas Fort Bliss, Texas

Posted Dec 07, 2024

This job posting is for a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation for a position in the DoD Workforce. The role involves multi-disciplined engineering studies within the Directorate of Public Works (DPW), Fort Bliss, Texas. The position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent, and specialized experience depending on the GS level. Qualifications include reviewing engineering documents, preparing statements of work or cost estimates, and conducting site visits. Recruitment incentives, student loan repayment, and salary negotiations may be authorized. U.S. citizenship is required, and a one-year trial period may be necessary. Public Financial Disclosure Reports are required.

Supervisory Attorney-Adviser (General)

Company: Department of the Army - HQDA Field Operating Agencies and Staff Support Agencies

Location: Fort Sam Houston, Texas Fort Sam Houston, Texas

Posted Dec 07, 2024

This job posting is for a legal position at the U.S. Army Legal Services Agency, Office of the Soldier's Counsel (OSC) located at Fort Cavazos, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The role requires active bar membership, a background investigation, and possibly a physical exam. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of the Army Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES), experience managing personnel and projects, and strong legal and communication skills. A law degree from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to a state bar are mandatory. Three years of professional legal experience is required for GS-14 or equivalent positions. Veterans' preference is considered a positive factor.

Nurse - Chief Sterile Processing Service

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location: Houston, Texas Houston, Texas

Posted Dec 07, 2024

The text describes a job opportunity for a Nurse IV position at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center. The role involves administrative functions of the Sterile Processing Service program and requires substantial responsibility and accountability. The position is direct report to the Associate Director for Patient Care Services. Qualifications include English language proficiency, graduation from an approved nursing school, and current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse. Preferred criteria include 5 or more years of experience in Sterile Processing or Operating Room manager/leadership positions. The role requires physical dexterity and the ability to work in stressful situations. Vaccination against COVID-19 is mandatory.

Supervisory Budget Analyst

Company: Department of the Army - U.S. Army South

Location: Fort Sam Houston, Texas Fort Sam Houston, Texas

Posted Dec 07, 2024

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation for a Chief, Budget Execution Branch (BEB) position in HQ US ARMY SOUTH ACS, US Army South G8. The role involves executing the command's budget and requires a SECRET Clearance, 25% travel, and an official US passport. The position necessitates working under visiting countries in Central and South America and the Caribbean, and completing AT/FP, SERE B training. It's a FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Level 2 Certified position, and a one-year supervisory probation period may be required. Qualifications include one year of specialized experience in recommending actions to complex resource utilization problems, analyzing budgeting reports, and examining budgetary relationships.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of tech jobs are available in Texas?
Texas offers a wide array of roles, from software engineering, data analytics, and AI research to cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and automotive software for Tesla and other OEMs. The state’s energy sector also hires for distributed energy resource management and smart grid analytics, while biotech hubs in Houston demand bioinformatics and computational biology expertise.
Are tech jobs in Texas remote or on-site?
Remote work remains common, especially for roles in software development and cloud services. However, many companies—like Dell, T‑Mobile, and SpaceX—encourage on-site collaboration for hardware teams and data center operations. Hybrid models are popular in Dallas and Austin, allowing flexibility while maintaining office presence.
Which major employers dominate the Texas tech job market?
Key employers include Dell Technologies (Austin), T‑Mobile (Dallas), Tesla (Austin), SpaceX (Hawthorne but with Texas facilities), Amazon (Austin), Google (Austin), Apple (Austin), IBM (Dallas), and local giants like AT&T (Dallas) and ExxonMobil (Houston). Startups such as Okta, Ring, and Pivotal also contribute significantly to the talent landscape.
What are the salary expectations for tech roles in Texas?
Salaries vary by city and role: software engineers in Austin earn $110k–$160k, Dallas averages $100k–$150k, and Houston ranges $90k–$140k. Senior data scientists and machine learning engineers can command $140k–$200k, while cloud architects and cybersecurity managers often exceed $150k. Transparent listings on JobTransparency help benchmark these figures against local cost.
How can I relocate to Texas for a tech job?
Start by researching cities that match your cost‑of‑living preferences—Austin for a vibrant startup scene, Dallas for lower housing, or Houston for energy tech. Use JobTransparency’s salary data to estimate net income after housing and taxes. Leverage local networking events, tech meetups, and online communities, and consider relocation packages offered by employers such as housing stipends or moving allowances.

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