Compiler Software Engineer
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It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!Job Description Summary:The Transpilation/Compiler Software Specialist designs, develops, troubleshoots, debugs, and sets the direction for the design and implementation of software features/functionality/enhancements, correction of defects, and/or the creation of new products. Develops software tools including operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases, and Internet-related tools. Determines software's compatibility with hardware and/or influences software's design in relation to hardware.Position Reports to: Manager, Software EngineeringJob Overview:The Compiler Software Engineer designs, develops, troubleshoots, debugs, and sets the direction for the design and implementation of software features/functionality/enhancements, correction of defects, and/or the creation of new products. Develops software tools including operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases, and Internet-related tools. Determines software's compatibility with hardware and/or influences software's design in relation to hardware.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Review and provide feedback on designs.Takes ownership of the design and development of features within their component.Recognizes and practically solves for anti-patterns.Good understanding of how his/her work aligns with high-level use cases and team deliverables.Define (more than a feature, less than a product) a component that fits into an architecture.Describe and defend design decisions for components owned by the team.Optimize software design to leverage platform capabilities.Acts as the technical subject matter expert for a product domain.Quantify and communicate work estimates and risks to direct managementHandle multiple competing priorities with minimal helpUnderstand features as a whole and able to break down larger stories and features into tasksFamiliar with most of the technologies we focus on and what markets they targetTakes ownership of customer issues and effectively communicate with Support/SEs to resolve field questions/issuesDiscuss with customers what larger concerns and problems they are trying to solve, over and above the immediate technical concernsWillingness to teach and grow junior team membersExcellent listening skillsEffectively works within the team and across teamsEnsures all tasks are completed thoroughly and that any work done is tested, unit tested, documented, and ready for customersTakes identified problems and concerns and create a plan to fix the problem and prevent it from occurring againFollows through on all tasksReliably delivers expected work products and outcomesImparts a sense of urgency on junior team members​Required Qualifications:Mastery of data structures and algorithms.Able to select data structures and algorithms to solve technical problems.Able to write high-quality code rapidly.Able to present a track record of solving problems of increasing complexityGood understanding of trade-offs in solving problems that have variable levels of complexity.Good understanding of trade-offs in solving problems that have variable levels of complexity.Able to understand and extend a robust transpiler that converts legacy computer languages to modern languagesWilling to collaborate with other developers and stakeholders to understand specific legacy functionalities and their intended outcomes in the new system.Able to analyze the source language's features, syntax, and semantics to ensure accurate and functional translation into TypeScript.Proven experience in building compilers or transpilers, particularly for high-level programming languages.Preferred Qualifications:Strong foundation in computer science with an emphasis on programming languages, compiler construction, and software architecture.Technical understanding of TypeScript, OCaml or other languages with rich type systems and type inferenceExperience with the legacy enterprise languagesActive participation in language implementation community, including contribution to open source projectsEducation:Bachelors/Masters degree in Computer Science or equivalentTravel Requirements:0-10%#LI-JC1#LI-RemoteJob Family Group: EngineeringJob Family: Software & Quality Assurance EngineeringJob Profile Name:Senior Software EngineerEmployee Type:Individual ContributorJob Level: P4 (Advanced)The base salary range for this role is $124,556.33 - $155,695.33 /year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location..What Rocket Software can offer you in USA:Extensive paid time off programs (paid holidays, sick, and unlimited vacation time)Healthcare coverage options to fit you (and your family's) needsRetirement savings, with matching contributions by Rocket SoftwareLife and disability coverageLeadership and skills training opportunitiesTwo paid work days for off-site trainingEOE M/F/Vet/Disability. Rocket Software Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 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An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!Thousands of companies around the world depend on Rocket to solve their most challenging business problems by helping them run their critical infrastructure, business processes, and data, as well as extending the value of these assets to take advantage of cloud and mobile computing, advanced analytics, and other future innovations. From the clothes we wear to the cars we drive, Rocket solutions power the back-end systems that thousands of brands interact with every day. At Rocket, software has always been about people—not just ones and zeroes. We're people solving problems for other people, and we strive to treat our customers, partners, and fellow Rocketeers with humanity. Founded in 1990, Rocket Software is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts with 31 offices around the world.