Software Engineer II (C++ with Linux) - Hybrid

FactSet • Chicago, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. Your Team's Impact 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 of 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 architecture and efficient pipelines, participating in projects that have a direct impact on how financial data is processed, integrated, and served to clients worldwide.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience programming in C++, with a good understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design.
• Experience working with distributed or scalable systems (coursework, projects, or professional).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication for collaborating in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced setting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with additional programming languages.
• Exposure to CI/CD workflows (GitHub Actions, Jenkins) or automation tools.
• Knowledge of infrastructure management tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).
• Understanding of financial data concepts or symbology (helpful, not required).

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize C++ applications supporting large-scale symbology data processing and integrations.
• Collaborate with teammates in code/design reviews, learning and sharing best practices.
• Contribute to the troubleshooting and continuous improvement of production systems, including on-call support.
• Participate in architecture discussions, helping shape solutions for high-volume and low-latency requirements.
• Grow your technical skillset as you gain deep familiarity with FactSet’s financial data products.

Benefits

• The opportunity to join an S&P 500 company with over 45 years of sustainable growth powered by the entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up.
• Support for your total well-being. This includes health, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement savings plans and a discounted employee stock purchase program, plus paid time off for holidays, family leave, and company-wide wellness days.
• Flexible work accommodations. We value work/life harmony and offer our employees a range of accommodation to help them achieve success both at work and in their personal lives.
• A global community dedicated to volunteerism and sustainability, where collaboration is always encouraged, and individuality drives solutions.
• Career progression planning with dedicated time each month for learning and development.
• Business Resource Groups open to all employees that serve as a catalyst for connection, growth, and belonging.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level