Staff Software Engineer - Distributed Systems

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking startup that is revolutionizing data management with a high-performance, SQL-compliant platform. As a Staff Software Engineer specializing in distributed systems, you will lead innovative projects that handle massive-scale data solutions. This role involves designing cutting-edge loading systems and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure customer success. If you have a passion for large-scale systems and a proven track record in technical leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you. Be a part of a dynamic team that values creativity and excellence in engineering.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals and technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement batch and stream loading systems for large data ingestion.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver high-quality data solutions.

Skills

C++

Distributed Systems

Linux

Networking

Databases

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Master's Degree in Computer Science

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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.
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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