Senior Software Engineer

Ocient
Ocient

Software Engineering

United States · Remote

USD 145k-190k / year

Posted on Jun 21, 2026
Job Title: Senior Software Engineer - distributed systems required Location: Remote (US Based Only) We cannot sponsor or transfer any visas, of any kind now or in the future (ex. OPT, EAD, H1B, H4, etc.) Estimated salary range: $145,000 to $190,000 The salary offered for this position will be based on a candidate’s experience and skill demonstrated during interviews and other evaluations Job Overview: Ocient is looking for experienced Software Engineers to join the Loading Engineering team. Loading Engineering is a software development team focused on Ocient’s Loading and Transformation platforms. The team works closely with end customers and the rest of the Ocient engineering teams to deliver massive-scale data solutions. Ideal candidates are passionate about large-scale systems engineering, high-performance distributed systems, and ensuring customer success. This role is specifically a technical lead position on the Streamloader team. Responsibilities: Design, implement, and validate batch and stream loading systems to ingest terabytes of data per day. Lead architecture and design by closely partnering with architects and implementation with team members to deliver high-quality software. Collaborate across engineering teams and customer engagements to deliver world-class massive-scale data solutions. Program in modern C++ and/or Java to build and monitor distributed software systems. Work closely with Sales, Product, and End Customers to ensure business success. Contribute to engineering innovation Ideal Qualifications: 3+ years of relevant industry experience, with a proven track record of technical leadership over small to medium sized teams. Strong fundamental computer science skills. Prior industry experience in building high-performance distributed systems in modern C++ and/or Java. The ability to own, communicate, and manage risk associated with large complex problems. A good working knowledge of Linux, networking, and databases. An Exceptional Candidate Will Have: 5+ years of relevant industry experience. Strong coding capabilities in C++ and Java A “polyglot” skill set with a demonstrated ability and desire to work across different domains and problems. Proven experience building, maintaining, and refining end-to-end customer facing systems.