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

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.  

Join FactSet’s Symbology team, where we build and maintain low-latency, high-throughput systems that power essential financial data solutions. 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.

• Ready to make your mark? Apply today to be part of the Symbology team and help shape the future of financial data engineering.