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Sr. Software Engineer - C++ Expert ( CX98 and CX11 onwards)

FactSet

Boston, MA
Full Time
Senior
130k-150k
about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

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. The Quotes Content team is responsible for processing high-volume real-time data feeds from over 200 exchanges globally, powering applications like charts, time & sales, and pricing. The team focuses on low latency programming, efficient memory usage, and advancing cloud infrastructure to support FactSet's real-time market data offerings.

Key Responsibilities

  • Driving new developments and maintaining various data feeds and supporting infrastructure within the Quotes Content team.
  • Managing time effectively and prioritizing tasks during exchange and client-driven projects.
  • Applying best practices to enhance FactSet's real-time data offerings and cloud journey.
  • Contributing to the team's evolving cloud infrastructure and offerings.
  • Working with product managers and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Requirements

  • 4-5+ years of software development/engineering experience.
  • Proficient in C++ (CX98 and CX11 onwards).
  • Hands-on coding experience in a fast-paced environment.
  • Willing and able to work hybrid 3 days per week.
  • Effective communication skills with product managers and stakeholders.

Nice to Have

  • Financial market knowledge, especially market data on post-trade/quotes side.
  • Knowledge of industry standard feed formats like FIX, FAST, SBE.
  • Experience with messaging libraries such as ZeroMQ, Tibco, or Kafka.
  • Ability to develop on Linux/CentOS.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages like Perl, Python, Bash.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.

Benefits & Perks

  • Support for your total well-being including health, life, and disability insurance, retirement plans, and employee stock purchase program.
  • Paid time off for holidays, family leave, and wellness days.
  • Flexible work accommodations to support work/life harmony.
  • A global community dedicated to volunteerism and sustainability.
  • Career progression planning with dedicated learning and development time.
  • Business Resource Groups fostering connection, growth, and belonging.

Working at FactSet

At FactSet, our people are our greatest asset, and our culture is our biggest competitive advantage. We support diversity of thought, experience, and perspective, and celebrate differences. Our environment encourages collaboration, individual growth, and a commitment to sustainability and community involvement. Recognized among the Best Places to Work in 2023 by Glassdoor, FactSet values work/life balance, continuous learning, and inclusive engagement.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 23, 2025
Salary130k-150k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceSenior

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About FactSet

Website

factset.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Boston, MA

Industry

Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services

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