C++ Engineer

Job Title

C++ Area

Location

Chicago, IL area (Hybrid)

About the Opportunity

Join a market-leading digital media technology firm driving high-concurrency backend performance for global streaming platforms. In this role, you will take ownership of robust data infrastructure that handles real-time inventory configuration and audience targeting at scale. This position offers an exceptional opportunity for an engineer who excels at system reliability, deep diagnostic analysis, and scalable backend design.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a secondary technical escalation point for core data infrastructure, systematically resolving issues tied to data processing and inventory targeting.

• Engineer and refine data platform components to enhance throughput, maintain high availability, and support client growth.

• Design automated utilities and scripts to streamline diagnostic workflows and reduce manual operational overhead.

• Perform code-level debugging across complex distributed environments to eliminate bottlenecks and strengthen system stability.

• Partner with engineering teams, client support leads, and external technical partners to translate functional requirements into scalable software solutions.

• Active participant in software release lifecycles, taking charge of pre-launch testing, deployment validation, and live event monitoring.

Requirements (must-have)

• Experience: 6+ years of dedicated backend engineering experience building and maintaining high-throughput software architectures.

• Programming Languages: Proficiency in software development and debugging using Python, Go (Golang), or Scala.

• Architecture: Proven background in operating, scaling, and troubleshooting distributed microservices and backend data pipelines.

• Data Management: Solid foundation in SQL database design and query optimization.

• Cloud Infrastructure: Hands-on experience supporting cloud-native applications (AWS or similar) across networking, compute, identity management, and serverless architectures.

• DevOps & Tooling: Familiarity with modern containerization, CI/CD tools, and deployment systems (Docker, Kubernetes, Git, Jenkins).

• Fundamentals: Deep understanding of Linux environments, network protocols, and operational monitoring.

• Availability: Willingness to engage in on-call shifts to support critical live events and platform operations.

Preferred Qualifications (nice-to-have)

• Knowledge of cybersecurity standards, infrastructure hygiene, and modern incident handling procedures.

• Previous background in high-volume ad technology, digital video streaming, or real-time bidding infrastructure.

• Demonstrated ability to convert complex operational feedback into proactive performance and usability upgrades.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Competitive market-rate compensation package commensurate with experience.

• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits plan including medical coverage, retirement plans, and standard time off.