About the Position

Old Mission is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to join our Research Infrastructure team. The team is responsible for managing and maintaining datasets, infrastructure, and libraries that power the firm's research activities across a huge number of instruments in nearly all asset classes - a vast data universe of Equities, Options, Commodities, Bonds, and more. Our day to day consists of handling production issues, developing new datasets, building next-generation infrastructure, and maintaining our data pipelines. This person can sit in our Chicago or New York City Office.

Responsibilities:

The complexity of data sources presents unique engineering challenges that require innovative solutions that you will help create
You will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines and data infrastructure
You will help capture, archive, store, and index data for the entire firm
You will design and implement big data tooling to support cluster computing and high-throughput computing tasks
You will work on solving problems relating to how data is transmitted between C++ and Python
Re-architect current APIs to ensure scalability and performance improvements
Collaborate in the release process, including rolling out new releases, debugging and maintenance of systems
Identify and implement strategies for upgrading the current data storage capacity
Use a combination of technical expertise and analytical skills to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of our data infrastructure
Focus on solving tough problems using research and data and spend time solving these problems utilizing modern technologies

Required Skills

Experience with C++ and Python
4+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer, Platform Engineer, Data Engineer, Software Engineer, or similar - "Big Data" experience preferred
Ability to drive and lead technical projects as well as mentor junior engineers
Knowledge of software engineering practices - what makes code reusable and extensible
Passion for infrastructure: building internal tooling and frameworks
Experience with the design and implement big data tooling to support cluster computing and high-throughput computing tasks is a plus
Experience with Linux APIs – filesystems, networking, processes management, etc.
Experience developing big data technology, preferably complete rebuilds is a plus
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field

Benefits and Perks

Competitive salary with discretionary annual bonus
Fully paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
Fully stocked kitchen; free breakfast and lunch every day on-site
Tuition Reimbursement Program
401(k) with employer match
Flexible Spending Plan
Commuter Benefit Program

In accordance with New York City’s Pay Transparency Law, the anticipated base salary range for this role is $175,000 to $275,000. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits offered to employees.

Software Engineer - Research Infrastructure