Senior Associate-C Software Engineer

Acuity Analytics; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AI-assisted development tools

Python scripting

Experience in finance (nice to have)

Job summary

Acuity Analytics in Gurugram, India seeks a skilled Software Engineer with strong C++ and Python skills to design, develop, and optimize scalable data solutions.

You will work in UNIX/Linux environments, use Git, and implement high-performance software. 4+ years of C++ experience and a Bachelor’s degree are required; knowledge of Python and finance domain exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience in C++ software development.
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and systems programming concepts.
• Proficiency in modern C++ (C++11+) and STL.
• Experience in UNIX/Linux development environments and Git.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work across teams.
• Ability to work independently and drive tasks with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support scalable apps and data solutions using C++ and Python.
• Transform data into analytics-ready datasets for quantitative analysis and financial use-cases.
• Participate in code reviews and drive continuous improvement of the codebase.
• Develop automation tools to streamline development, testing, and deployment workflows.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions.

Skills

C++

Python

Data structures

Algorithms

Memory management

Concurrency

I/O

STL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Tools

Git

UNIX/Linux

Job description

Job Description:

Job Purpose

We are looking for a skilled Software Engineer with expertise in C++.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support scalable applications and data solutions using C++ and Python, ensuring high performance and operational excellence.
• Transform structured and unstructured data into standardized, analytics-ready datasets to support quantitative analysis and financial engineering use‑cases.
• Participate in code reviews, uphold coding standards, and drive continuous improvement of the codebase
• Develop automation tools and utilities to streamline software development, testing, deployment, and operational workflows
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and cross‑functional teams to deliver robust, businessaligned technology solutions.

Key competencies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field.
• 4+ years of hands‑on experience in C++ software development.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and systems programming concepts such as memory management, concurrency, synchronization, and I/O.
• Proficiency in modern C++ (C++11 or later), with strong command of the Standard Template Library (STL).
• Practical experience working in UNIX/Linux development environments and Git is a must.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills, with the ability to identify efficient and scalable solutions to complex issues.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and attention to detail, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a globally distributed team environment and work seamlessly across cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to work independently, including gathering and clarifying requirements, interpreting business and technical logics, and driving tasks to completion with minimal supervision.
• Capable of articulating technical concepts, design decisions, and implementation logic clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders, while collaborating effectively across teams.

Nice to Have

• Experience leveraging AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, OpenCode, GitHub Copilot) to improve developer productivity and code quality.
• Proficiency in Python for scripting, automation, or application development.
• Prior experience in the financial services is preferred, though not required.