Senior Software Engineer - Terminal Transport

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New York, NY

Posted Sep 16, 2022 - Requisition No. 90936

Who are we?

The Terminal Transport team is responsible for routing, load balancing, and execution of server-side Javascript/Typescript cloud workers and the Platform as a Service that hosts them. We built that platform from scratch!

We own the core backend services, protocols, and clusters that are essential to the functioning of the Bloomberg Terminal. Every interaction with the Terminal runs through our servers which results in our software stack processing over 250 billion messages per day. Our software runs the UI framework backends, and enables other teams to build applications on the Bloomberg Terminal. Our critical focus is on the end-user experience, stability and appropriate work-load management of our backend systems.

Who are you?

We are looking for a highly collaborative and curious individual who likes to dive in and solve problems. If you describe yourself as self-starting, someone who takes ownership of the task, is goal-oriented and challenges the status quo, you’ll fit right in!

We’ll trust you to

  • Develop code and tests with a constant focus on correctness, performance and reliability
  • Work with our SRE team to improve the operational environment and make it more reliable
  • Stay up to date with industry trends and implement best practices within the team and its code-bases

You’ll need to have

  • 3 years experience working with C++
  • 3 years experience building software for UNIX or Linux Operating systems
  • Experience with object-oriented programming
  • Expertise with data structures and algorithms
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • BA, BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering or related technology field

We would like to see

  • Experience with high performance distributed systems
  • Experience writing software using POSIX APIs
  • Experience designing network protocols

If this sounds like you, apply!

Bloomberg is an equal opportunities employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.


Salary Range: 160,000 - 240,000 USD Annually + Benefits + Bonus

The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.

We offer one of the most comprehensive and generous benefits plans available and offer a range of total rewards that may include merit increases, incentive compensation [Exempt roles only], paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, life insurance, and various wellness programs, among others. The Company does not provide benefits directly to contingent workers/contractors and interns.

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