Staff Software Engineer - Distributed Systems

Ocient; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 165,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative venture-funded startup seeks a Staff Software Engineer to lead the Loading Engineering team. This role involves designing high-performance distributed systems and collaborating with various teams to deliver massive-scale data solutions. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in C++, distributed systems, and technical leadership. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will drive engineering innovation and customer success, while working with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced startup atmosphere. If you are passionate about large-scale systems and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in distributed systems and technical leadership.
• Strong skills in C++ and a good understanding of Linux and networking.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate batch and stream loading systems for large data ingestion.
• Lead architecture and collaborate across teams for high-quality software delivery.

Skills

C++

Distributed Systems Engineering

Linux

Networking

Database Management

Technical Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Job Title: Staff Software Engineer - distributed systems required

Location: Remote (US Based Only)

*We cannot sponsor or transfer any visas, of any kind, at this time*

Estimated salary range: $165,000 to $210,000

• 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.

Job Overview:
Ocient is looking for experienced Software Engineers to join the Loading Engineering team. Loading Engineering is a software development team focused on Ocient’s Loading and Transformation platforms. The team works closely with end customers and the rest of the Ocient engineering teams to deliver massive-scale data solutions. Ideal candidates are passionate about large-scale systems engineering, high-performance distributed systems, and ensuring customer success. This role is specifically a technical lead position on the Streamloader team.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and validate batch and stream loading systems to ingest terabytes of data per day.
• Lead architecture and design by closely partnering with architects and implementation with team members to deliver high-quality software.
• Collaborate across engineering teams and customer engagements to deliver world-class massive-scale data solutions.
• Program in modern C++ to build and monitor distributed software systems.
• Work closely with Sales, Product, and End Customers to ensure business success.
• Contribute to engineering innovation.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant industry experience, with a proven track record of technical leadership over small to medium sized teams.
• Strong fundamental computer science skills.
• Prior industry experience in building high-performance distributed systems in modern C++.
• The ability to own, communicate, and manage risk associated with large complex problems.
• A good working knowledge of Linux, networking, and databases.

An ideal candidate will have:

• 7+ years of relevant industry experience.
• A “polyglot” skill set with a demonstrated ability and desire to work across different domains and problems.
• Proven experience building, maintaining, and refining end-to-end customer facing systems.