System Software Engineer
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Software Development
Software Engineer, C++ Developer
Title
:
System Software Engineer
Pay
:
Up to $400,000 + significant equity
Experience level
:
All levels
Company
: A truly elite team of engineers is looking for a new addition to their early‑stage GPU Software start‑up. They are very well funded and are rapidly growing in revenue, so equity would be financially significant. The team is ex‑Citadel and has top Ivy League backgrounds. The ideal candidate will also have a top educational background, with top 0.1% C++ and Systems knowledge.
Role
:
Build highly complex core C++ virtualization systems for distributed computing powered by GPUs. Your time will be spent writing highly performant C++ code for truly greenfield projects. It is critical that you have a systems‑thinking mindset, with an appreciation for and love of all things low level.
About you
:
- You can be a fresh graduate (top university) or an experienced engineer
- World class C++ skills
- Outstanding appreciation of low‑level systems
- Excellent OS and Networking fundamentals
- You love working alongside the best engineers in the US
What would make you stand out
:
- Engineering is your hobby
- You likely have 1‑3 years' experience in a Chicago/NYC trading firm
- Your biggest achievements happened outside of university in your own personal projects (maybe you made your own OS, Compiler or Network Protocol, for example)
Base pay range
: $/yr – $/yr
Seniority level
:
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
:
Full‑time
Job function
:
Information Technology and Engineering
Industries
: IT System Custom Software Development and Software Development
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