Sr. Software Engineer (C++, CI/CD, Data Structures, Algorithms, OOD) – Hybrid

Socket.dev; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

FactSet’s Symbology team builds low-latency, high-throughput systems that power financial data solutions used by investment professionals worldwide. You’ll work on scalable architectures and efficient pipelines, delivering reliable data processing and services.

The role emphasizes C++ development, distributed design, and collaboration with teammates to maintain production quality, with a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of C++ experience and CI/CD exposure expected, plus leadership opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years programming in C++, with data structures, algorithms, and OO design.
• Experience designing distributed, scalable enterprise systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication in a team environment.
• Exposure to CI/CD workflows (GitHub Actions, Jenkins).

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and maintain C++ systems powering Symbology and resolution.
• Design high-throughput, low-latency service-oriented systems enterprise-wide.
• Build scalable APIs and interfaces for internal and external clients.
• Participate in design and code reviews for reliability and improvement.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and refine production environments to ensure quality and stability for a 0-T0 service.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster technical excellence; potential leadership.

Skills

C++

Data structures

Algorithms

OO design

Distributed systems

Analytical skills

Team communication

CI/CD workflows

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Perforce

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

FactSet creates flexible, open data and software solutions for over 200,000 investment professionals worldwide, providing instant access to financial data and analytics that investors use to make crucial decisions.

At FactSet, our values are the foundation of everything we do. They express how we act and operate, serve as a compass in our decision-making, and play a big role in how we treat each other, our clients, and our communities. We believe that the best ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time, and that curiosity is the key to anticipating our clients’ needs and exceeding their expectations.

Join FactSet’s Symbology team, where we build and maintain low-latency, high-throughput systems that power essential financial data solutions. Our infrastructure handles vast volumes low latency resolutions, and we rely on solid engineering practices and modern C++ to ensure reliability, consistency, and speed.

As a key member of our collaborative team, you’ll work on scalable architectures and efficient pipelines, participating in projects that have a direct impact on how financial data is processed, integrated, and served to clients worldwide.

What You’ll Do:

• Architect, develop, and maintain C++ systems powering Symbology and company-wide resolution.
• Design and optimize high throughput and low latency service oriented systems on an enterprise wide scale.
• Build scalable APIs and interfaces and integration layers for internal and external clients.
• Participate in technical design and code reviews for continuous improvement and reliability.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, debug, and refine production environments to guarantee the quality and stability a T0 service offering by Symbology services.
• Champion best practices, mentor junior team members, and foster technical excellence in Symbology.
• Opportunity to progress towards future leadership roles, including technical and team lead responsibilities.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 5+ years of experience programming in C++, with a good understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design.
• Experience designing and implementing critical, distributed, scalable enterprise systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication for collaborating in a team environment.
• Self-starter that is willing to learn and adapt in a fast-paced setting and depth of industry knowledge
• Exposure to CI/CD workflows (GitHub Actions, Jenkins) or automation tools.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with additional programming languages (Perl/Python/Shell)
• Knowledge of relational databases (MSSQL / MYSQL)
• Experience with Perforce for code versioning
• Knowledge of infrastructure management tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).
• Understanding of financial data concepts or symbol resolution at scale for financial instruments (helpful, not required).

Why Symbology?

• You’ll join a supportive and innovative team, working on impactful systems that operate at scale and speed.
• Sharpen your C++ engineering skills, tackle engaging technical challenges, and help advance FactSet’s reputation as a leader in financial data technology.
• Ready to make your mark? Apply today to be part of the Symbology team and help shape the future of financial data engineering.

Company Overview:

FactSet (NYSE:FDS | NASDAQ:FDS) helps the financial community to see more, think bigger, and work better. Our digital platform and enterprise solutions deliver financial data, analytics, and open technology to more than 8,200 global clients, including over 200,000 individual users. Clients across the buy-side and sell-side, as well as wealth managers, private equity firms, and corporations, achieve more every day with our comprehensive and connected content, flexible next-generation workflow solutions, and client-centric specialized support. As a member of the S&P 500, we are committed to sustainable growth and have been recognized among the Best Places to Work in 2023 by Glassdoor as a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award winner. Learn more at www.factset.com and follow us on X and LinkedIn.

At FactSet, we celebrate difference of thought, experience, and perspective. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. FactSet participates in E-Verify