C++ Software Engineer - Research Infrastructure

About the position

Old Mission is seeking a highly skilled C++ Software Engineer to join our Research Infrastructure team. The team is responsible for managing and maintaining datasets, infrastructure, and libraries that power the firm's research activities across a huge number of instruments in nearly all asset classes - a vast data universe of Equities, Options, Commodities, Bonds, and more. Our day to day consists of handling production issues, developing new datasets, building next-generation infrastructure, and maintaining our data pipelines. This person can sit in our Chicago or New York City Office. 

Responsibilities:

• The complexity of data sources presents unique engineering challenges that require innovative solutions that you will help create 
• You will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines and data infrastructure
• You will help capture, archive, store, and index data for the entire firm
• You will design and implement big data tooling to support cluster computing and high-throughput computing tasks
• You will work on solving problems relating to how data is transmitted between C++ and Python 
• Re-architect current APIs to ensure scalability and performance improvements
• Collaborate in the release process, including rolling out new releases, debugging and maintenance of systems
• Identify and implement strategies for upgrading the current data storage capacity
• Use a combination of technical expertise and analytical skills to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of our data infrastructure 
• Focus on solving tough problems using research and data and spend time solving these problems utilizing modern technologies

Required Skills

• Experience with C++ and Python
• 4+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer, Platform Engineer, Data Engineer, Software Engineer, or similar - "Big Data" experience preferred 
• Ability to drive and lead technical projects as well as mentor junior engineers
• Knowledge of software engineering practices - what makes code reusable and extensible
• Passion for infrastructure: building internal tooling and frameworks
• Experience with the design and implement big data tooling to support cluster computing and high-throughput computing tasks is a plus
• Experience with Linux APIs – filesystems, networking, processes management, etc.
• Experience developing big data technology, preferably complete rebuilds is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field

• Competitive salary with discretionary annual bonus
• Fully paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Fully stocked kitchen; free breakfast and lunch every day on-site
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible Spending Plan
• Commuter Benefit Program

In accordance with New York City’s Pay Transparency Law, the anticipated base salary range for this role is $175,000 to $275,000. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits offered to employees.