Senior Software Engineer

About the role

Aeratechnology is seeking a developer to join the core team responsible for the Aera Decision Cloud. You will focus on the high-performance calculation engine, ensuring the platform maintains its status as a leader in Decision Intelligence.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Collaborate with product teams to translate design requirements into executable logic.
• Build and maintain high-performance, low-latency code for the calculation engine.
• Explain technical architecture and complex concepts to stakeholders and peers.
• Champion a culture centered on code quality and operational correctness.

Requirements

• Extensive background in backend software engineering.
• Deep proficiency in Core Java, specifically regarding threading, memory allocation, garbage collection, and performance tuning.
• Proven ability to write low-latency Java code.
• Expertise in at least one of these domains: database engine development, compiler design, or investment banking front-office systems.
• Experience with language design.
• Solid understanding of JVM internals.
• Practical experience using AI development tools such as Claude Code.

Nice to have

• Background in building planning software.
• Experience working in database engines, compilers, or low-latency financial systems.
• Familiarity with Spring.
• Knowledge of multi-dimensional modeling.
• Understanding of Lambda Architecture.

Skills & tools

• Java
• JVM
• Compiler Design
• Database Engine Architecture
• Multi-dimensional Modeling
• Claude Code
• Spring
• Lambda Architecture

Practical notes

• Compensation includes a competitive salary and company stock options.
• Benefits package includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, a 401K plan, flexible paid time off, and parental leave.
• The company operates as an equal opportunity employer and complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance regarding arrest and conviction records.