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# Software Engineer II

- **Company:** Rocket Software, Inc.
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $32,000.0 - $54,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Application Performance Management, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Client Server Models, Cloud Computing, Code Generation, Computer Networks, Databases, Concurrency Controls, Data Structures, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), Software Debugging, File Systems, Memory Management, Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), JSON, Python (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, Machine Learning, Parsing, Posix, Query Optimization, Software Tools, Memory Leaks, Test Case, Virtualization Technology, Extensible Markup Language (XML), GitHub Copilot, Indexer, Atlassian Tools, Build Tools, Vmware, Programming Languages
- **Published:** July 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/kql4rw75jx

## About the Role

* Proficient in C/C++ with a minimum of 2 years of hands-on development experience.
 * Solid understanding of database fundamentals, including:
 * ACID properties
 * Indexing techniques
 * Query optimization & execution plans
 * Transactions & concurrency control
 * Strong foundational knowledge of operating systems, such as:
 * Memory management
 * Process and thread management
 * File I/O & file systems
 * System libraries & POSIX APIs
 * Networking concepts and basic security principles
 * Familiarity with commonly used data structures (Queues, Linked Lists, Hash Tables, Trees).
 * Familiarity with standard algorithms (Searching, Sorting, Hashing).
 * Proficient with C/C++ debugging tools (e.g., gdb, Valgrind, etc.).
 * Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
 * Experience with application performance optimization.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience working with or supporting MultiValue databases.
 * Background in database kernel development or low-level DB internals.
 * A -related abilities, such as:
 * Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor)
 * Basic knowledge of machine learning or AI concepts is a plus
 * Ability to evaluate or integrate AI-based tools into engineering processes
 * Compiler systems experience, such as:
 * Understanding of compiler architecture (lexing, parsing, semantic analysis, code generation)
 * Experience with GCC/Clang toolchains or custom compiler components
 * Exposure to build systems, linkers, or runtime environments
 * Basic QA/Testing experience, including:
 * Writing test cases
 * Understanding automation frameworks
 * Performing regression or functional testing
 * Familiarity with additional programming languages or technologies such as:
 * Python, Java
 * HTTP protocols
 * Client-server architecture
 * RPC frameworks
 * XML, JSON
 * Knowledge of security concepts, including encryption, authentication, and authorization.
 * Experience working in Cloud or virtualized environments (AWS, Azure, VMware, containers, etc.).
 * Experience working in an Agile environment (JIRA and Confluence a plus).

## Description

A versatile P2 Software Engineer capable of supporting both development and QA, bringing strong C/C++ expertise, system-level knowledge, and modern skills such as compiler systems and AI-enhanced engineering tools.


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