Lead design and implementation of batch and stream loading systems to ingest terabytes daily. Provide technical leadership on the Streamloader team, collaborate with architects, engineers, product, sales, and customers, and develop high-performance distributed software in C++ and/or Java while ensuring system reliability and customer success.
About Ocient:
Ocient is building OcientAIQ™ – a complete ecosystem for delivering trusted agentic AI solutions at petabyte scale, for the organizations that can't afford to get AI wrong. Our customers protect networks, secure nations, and power the global economy. The problems we solve are genuinely hard, and the work matters.
Founded in 2016 by the team that built Cleversafe (acquired by IBM in 2015), Ocient is headquartered in Chicago with a remote-first global team. We are a carbon-neutral company backed by leading investors including Greycroft, OCA Ventures, In-Q-Tel, and Buoyant Ventures.
Job Title: Senior Software Engineer - distributed systems required
Location: Remote (US Based Only)
- We cannot sponsor or transfer any visas, of any kind now or in the future (ex. OPT, EAD, H1B, H4, etc.)
Estimated salary range: $145,000 to $190,000
- The salary offered for this position will be based on a candidate’s experience and skill demonstrated during interviews and other evaluations
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++ and/or Java to build and monitor distributed software systems.
- Work closely with Sales, Product, and End Customers to ensure business success.
- Contribute to engineering innovation
Ideal Qualifications:
- 3+ 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++ and/or Java.
- The ability to own, communicate, and manage risk associated with large complex problems.
- A good working knowledge of Linux, networking, and databases.
An Exceptional Candidate Will Have:
- 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Strong coding capabilities in C++ and Java
- 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.
Technical Assessment Notice: Candidates will be required to download and install the HackerRank Desktop Application to complete coding assessments and technical interviews as part of our hiring process.
Interview Requirements: All interviews are conducted via video and require candidates to have their camera on for the duration of the session. The use of video filters, face-altering effects, or virtual backgrounds is not permitted for security and verification purposes.
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 is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, parental status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please contact [email protected] for more information.
All official Ocient job postings and recruiting communications will come directly from our team via our Careers page, LinkedIn, or from an ocient.com email address. If you receive communication about a role from any other source, please treat it with caution and direct questions to [email protected].
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