C++ Software Engineer - Research Infrastructure

Old Mission; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 175,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life

On-site meals

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Paid leave

Commuter & Flexible Spending

Job summary

Old Mission is hiring a Software Engineer for its Research Infrastructure team in Chicago. You will design, build, and maintain data pipelines, datasets, and libraries powering research across multi-asset classes, with a focus on scalable infrastructure and high-throughput processing.

You will collaborate to re-architect APIs, advance data storage, and integrate C++ and Python tooling. Candidates should have strong C++, Linux experience, and a passion for building robust data platforms.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in systems/platform/data engineering or similar roles.
• Experience with Linux APIs (filesystems, networking, processes management).
• Ability to design, build and maintain data pipelines and data infrastructure.
• Mentorship or leadership experience on technical projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain data pipelines and data infrastructure.
• Capture, archive, store, and index data for the firm.
• Develop big data tooling to support cluster computing and high-throughput tasks.
• Re-architect APIs to improve scalability and performance.
• Collaborate in releases, debugging and maintenance of systems.
• Upgrade data storage capacity as needed.
• Apply research and data-driven approaches to solve tough problems.

Skills

C++

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages state-of-the-art technology and research to identify and execute profitable trading strategies across multiple asset classes around the world. Our offices in Chicago, New York, and London are all composed of naturally-curious individuals who thrive in a team environment and constantly strive for improvement.

About The Position

Old Mission is seeking a highly skilled 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 will sit in our Chicago 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++ (required) and Python (preferred)
• 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

Benefits And Perks

• 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
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental leaves
• Commuter and Flexible Spending Programs

Base Salary Range

$175,000 - $300,000 - Salaries are based on numerous factors such as skills, experience, and education. Our compensation package also includes a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees.

Old Mission is not accepting unsolicited resumes from any staffing/search firms. All resumes submitted by staffing/search firms to any employee at Old Mission via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid signed search agreement will be deemed the sole property of Old Mission, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Old Mission.