C++ Data Platform Engineer - Distributed Storage & Compute

United States Digital Space LLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a software engineer to design, develop, and maintain core components across distributed storage, compute, and service platforms. You will collaborate with researchers and portfolio managers to translate data-access and performance requirements into concrete design and implementation work.

The role emphasizes collaboration within a globally distributed team and requires a degree in computer science with 2+ years of experience using modern C++ and

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 2+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and systems-level thinking (memory management, concurrency, I/O).
• Proficiency in modern C++ (C++11 or higher); comfort with STL.
• Solid working knowledge of UNIX/Linux development environments.
• Experience using AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Claude Code, OpenCode) to accelerate development.
• A clear, proactive communicator who works well with a globally distributed team.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain core components across distributed storage, compute, and service platforms - including storage engines, query and compute execution, RPC/networking layers, and distributed coordination (routing, partitioning, replication).
• Partner with internal stakeholders across research and engineering teams to translate data-access, compute, and performance requirements into concrete design and implementation work.
• Investigate and resolve production issues - from correctness bugs to performance regressions.
• Participate in code review, system design, feature development, and productionization.

Skills

C++ (modern)

UNIX/Linux

Data structures/algorithms

Communication

Code review

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

STL

AI-assisted coding tools

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a software engineer to design, develop, and maintain core components across distributed storage, compute, and service platforms. You will collaborate with researchers and portfolio managers to translate data-access and performance requirements into concrete design and implementation work.

The role emphasizes collaboration within a globally distributed team and requires a degree in computer science with 2+ years of experience using modern C++ and