C++ Software Engineer - Research Infrastructure
Old Mission · Chicago, IL, United States
Posted about a month ago · $175,000 - $300,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 34 days Old Mission's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 75% of Old Mission's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Old Mission
- high 37 stale, 0 reposted of 40 open
- Hiring momentum
- 43 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Old Mission's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Old Mission.
About this role
As a C++ Software Engineer on the Research Infrastructure team at Old Mission, you will manage and maintain datasets, infrastructure, and libraries that support the firm's research across various asset classes. Your daily tasks will include handling production issues, developing new datasets, building infrastructure, and maintaining data pipelines. You will also work on improving data transmission between C++ and Python, re-architecting APIs, and collaborating on system releases.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Old Mission as an employer.
What you need
- Experience with C++
- 4+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer, Platform Engineer, Data Engineer, Software Engineer, or similar
- Ability to drive and lead technical projects
- Knowledge of software engineering practices
- Passion for infrastructure
- Experience with Linux APIs
Nice to have
- Experience with Python
- 'Big Data' experience
- Experience with the design and implement big data tooling
- Experience developing big data technology
What you get
- 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
- Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental leaves
Worth weighing
- Base salary range is broad ($175,000 - $300,000) and depends on various factors
- No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility in hours
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Listed by Old Mission on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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