Backend Systems Engineer (PythonC++)
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented highly analytical Junior Systems Software Engineer to join our core engineering this role you will design implement and optimize low-level application architecture networking protocols and performance-critical systems. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in computer science fundamentals hands-on experience with C and Python and a passion for building responsive scalable software.
Key Responsibilities:
Systems & Network Architecture: Design implement and maintain custom networking components client-server models and protocol resolvers (UDP/TCP DNS socket communications).
Algorithm & Performance Optimization: Apply data structures memory management and graph search heuristics (e.g. A* custom hashing priority queues) to solve complex performance and indexing challenges.
Testing & Quality Assurance: Develop and execute comprehensive unit integration and stress tests to validate network state synchronization catch edge cases and eliminate execution bottlenecks.
Debugging & Problem Solving: Utilize low-level debugging tools (GDB Wireshark) to trace memory leaks analyze packet flow and debug asynchronous multi-threaded or multi-client execution paths.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams to design clean modular codebases and maintain version control integrity across all release cycles.
Key Requirements:
Education: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline (GPA 3.5 preferred).
Core Languages: Strong proficiency in C and Python. Familiarity with C C# Java SQL or x86 Assembly is a plus.
Systems & Networking: Solid understanding of TCP/UDP networking principles socket programming caching mechanisms operating systems and computer architecture.
Tools & Environment: Hands-on experience with Linux/Bash Git/GitHub GDB and Wireshark. Experience with SFML Unity or VR/AR engines is desirable.
CS Fundamentals: Proven command of object-oriented design algorithmic complexity recursive problem-solving and concurrent state management.
Desired Competencies:
Self-starter capable of managing end-to-end projectsfrom requirement mapping to comprehensive testing.
Passion for interactive media high-performance computing or game engine mechanics.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and code reviews.
Required Skills:
C Python TCP/UDP socket programming Linux Git GDB Wireshark object oriented design algorithmic complexity concurrency
Required Education:
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or equivalent