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Senior Software Engineer, C++ Real-time SystemsCognitiv • Bellevue, WA, US
Senior Software Engineer, C++ Real-time Systems

Senior Software Engineer, C++ Real-time Systems

Cognitiv • Bellevue, WA, US
20 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Are you ready to revolutionize the advertising industry? At Cognitiv, we are not just another AdTech company—we are industry trailblazers redefining media buying with our Deep Learning Advertising Platform. Since 2015, we have harnessed the power of cutting-edge deep learning technology and data science to transform how brands connect with their customers. Our mission? To bring intelligence to advertising and deliver unparalleled precision, relevance, and impact at scale.

With our innovative platform, advertisers enjoy unprecedented flexibility—whether it is activating Dynamic Deals through their preferred DSP, leveraging our managed service DSP, or utilizing our industry-first ContextGPT product. As a part of Cognitiv, you will be at the forefront of AI-driven advertising solutions, driving change and achieving remarkable growth in a rapidly evolving industry.

Life At Cognitiv

Our solutions provide advertisers with more time and freedom to concentrate on what matters to them most, both professionally and personally. We carry this philosophy into our workplace, offering our employees more chances to grow, collaborate, and achieve their goals. At Cognitiv, you will get MORE :

  • Festiv - Fun and positivity are integral to our work environment. From cross-departmental games to friendly competitions and unique events, we ensure a dynamic and enthusiastic culture.
  • Responsiv - Making a difference for our clients is at the heart of what we do. To make this one of our superpowers, we strive to create a culture of open communication and continuous learning. You will work closely with clients and key company stakeholders, sharpening your communication skills in a supportive environment where your input and ideas are valued and integral to our success.
  • Inclusiv - Diversity and inclusion are more than just words to us—they are principles we live by.  We celebrate unique perspectives, ensuring everyone feels valued and respected.
  • Inventiv - As industry pioneers, we continuously reinvent and reimagine solutions. Sharing our knowledge and expertise to educate and lead the market is part of our DNA. If you love questioning the status quo, pushing boundaries, and challenging conventional thinking, you will fit right in. We admire intellectual curiosity and encourage it at every turn.
  • Transformativ - We invest in the continuous growth and development of our team members, celebrating their contributions and supporting their work-life balance and overall well-being. Our holistic training, onboarding programs, and professional growth and development initiatives ensure you have the resources to succeed.
  • Collaborativ - We transcend geographical boundaries, seamlessly operating across two coasts. Our culture thrives on cross-departmental collaboration and a unified sense of purpose, making teamwork a cornerstone of our success.

We are looking for a world class Senior Software Engineer for the RTS (real-time systems) team.  The RTS team forms the heart of our programmatic bidding platform.  Our systems process tens of trillions of auction bid requests every year and evaluate them using our AI models running in the hot path. The platform requires incredible throughput and tight latency to meet our customer’s needs.

Our RTS systems are written in modern C++, and we’re seeking an engineer passionate about building high-performance services.

This position will be in our Bellevue, WA office with a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in office (Mon / Tue / Wed) and 2 days remote (Thursday / Friday).

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, test, optimize, and maintain our core platform in the form of robust libraries and software development tools with a focus on high performance and reliability.
  • Design complex software systems and participate in thorough, constructive reviews.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on project goals and deliver high-quality solutions.
  • Own the entire service management lifecycle for the systems you work on.
  • Requirements

  • Proficient in and enjoy working with modern C++.  Candidates with strong experience in other unmanaged languages such as C or Rust and a desire to learn C++ will also be considered.
  • Independent self-starter who takes ownership, sees the big picture, and drives creative solutions.
  • A constructive, supportive team player, with good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience building very high-volume, low-latency, real-time back-end services in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • 5+ years in software engineering, ideally focused on real-time systems or high-performance back-end services.
  • Professional experience with asynchronous architectures, such as event loop or actor model systems
  • Strong foundation in operating systems and low-level programming, including memory management, data structures, concurrency, and lock-free programming.
  • Salary

  • $160,000-$210,000 Base Salary + Equity
  • Actual compensation is based on multiple factors that are unique to each candidate, including and not limited to job-related knowledge, level of relevant experience, education and skills. Base salary is just one component of your total rewards package at Cognitiv. Employees are eligible for equity and various benefits.

    Here are some of the many benefits that our employees receive :

  • Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, including some plans that are 100% employer paid
  • 12 weeks paid parental leave
  • Career Ladders slated to advance your career
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Work-From-Anywhere August
  • Equity at all levels
  • Comprehensive onboarding program (Cognitiv University)
  • Hybrid work model
  • Daily Lunch On Us
  • Health and Wellness Stipend
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Parking Expense (CA & WA Offices)
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits
  • and MORE!

    Cognitiv is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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