Software Engineer II

Ocient; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech-driven startup is seeking a Software Engineer II to work remotely. You'll collaborate with top software architects on a cutting-edge data platform. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of coding experience in C++ or Java and a strong grasp of data structures and algorithms. This role offers competitive salary between $125,000 and $160,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industry experience writing code in C++ or Java.
• Strong understanding and application of data structures and algorithms.
• Demonstrated coding experience on core technology.

Responsibilities

• Create design docs for components and improve existing designs.
• Independently implement designs provided by other engineers.
• Test, debug and fix code in small components.
• Bring tasks to completion and meet deadlines.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

Problem-solving skills

Data structures and algorithms

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Education

BS, MS, or PhD in computer science or related field

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Software Engineer II
Location: Remote (US Based Only)
We cannot sponsor or transfer any visas, of any kind, at this time
Estimated salary range: $125,000 to $160,000
• The salary offered for this position will be based on a candidate’s experience and skill demonstrated during interviews and other evaluations

About Ocient

Ocient is a venture-funded startup building a SQL compliant, exabyte-scale, high-performance data platform. It is a distributed system optimized for NVMe drives, RDMA networks and high core count processors. We are led by a management team with seven successful startup exits, including Cleversafe which was one of the largest software startup exits in Chicago\'s history.

Position Overview

Ocient is searching for an experienced Software Engineer with strong problem-solving skills and a passion for solving hard problems. You will be working with industry-leading software architects to help implement and test a cutting-edge data warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Able to create design docs for smaller components and improve the designs for larger components.
• Successfully and independently implements designs of components or smaller systems provided by other engineers.
• Responds to and efficiently fixes issues from the code review process.
• Tests, debugs and fixes code in small components.
• Takes responsibility for bringing tasks to completion and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in computer science, computer engineering, or related technical field
• 2+ years of industry experience writing code to solve complex problems using an object-oriented programming language (e.g. C++, Java)
• Strong understanding and application of data structures and algorithms
• Demonstrated coding experience on core technology
• Ability to speak and write in English fluently

An ideal candidate will have

• Experience architecting high performance, distributed systems
• Ability to own and manage all risk associated with large complex problems
• Strong technical leadership and communication skills

We are not open to using an agency or staffing company at this time. We do not accept unsolicited agency or staffing resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Ocient provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and makes all hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.