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

10000 FactSet Research Systems Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

FactSet is seeking a senior C++ engineer to architect and maintain high-performance systems powering Symbology and resolution.

You will design scalable services, optimize throughput, participate in reviews, and mentor juniors. This role offers growth toward leadership in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 5+ years of C++ programming experience with data structures and OO design.
• Experience designing distributed, scalable enterprise systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication in a team environment.
• Exposure to CI/CD workflows and automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and maintain C++ systems powering Symbology and resolution.
• Design high throughput, low latency service-oriented systems at scale.
• Build scalable APIs and integration layers for internal and external clients.
• Participate in technical design reviews and code reviews.
• Monitor and debug production environments to ensure stability.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical excellence.
• Potential progression toward leadership roles.

Skills

C++ programming

Distributed systems design

CI/CD tooling

High performance / low latency

Code reviews / mentoring

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Perforce

MSSQL

MySQL

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

Introduction

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.

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.

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 atwww.factset.comand follow us onXandLinkedIn.

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.

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