Software Engineer (II)

Overview

A global leader in innovation, our client is at the forefront of developing groundbreaking technologies that shape the digital world. Partnering with Aquent, we are seeking exceptional talent to contribute to high-impact projects that define the future of information access and user experience.

Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to enhancing the core systems that power critical search functionalities. In this pivotal role, you will directly influence the reliability, performance, and future direction of our logging infrastructure, ensuring seamless data flow and exceptional user experiences. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving technical excellence and innovation within a dynamic environment, making a tangible impact on the quality and stability of widely used services.

**What You’ll Do:**

* Perform first-level triage for system errors, maintain and enhance system logging quality monitors, and conduct audits to standardize filtering processes.
* Resolve ownership staleness issues for visual elements, update metadata and screenshots for active visual elements, and identify/cleanup unused tags.
* Assist in migrating logging code to new frameworks, refactoring C++ logic, and transitioning frontend tools.
* Validate AI-generated boilerplate code and visual element suggestions, and conduct human evaluations for internal tools.
* Analyze documentation gaps by grouping common technical questions and creating “canonical bug” collections for training purposes.

**Required Qualifications:**

* Bachelor’s degree or a comparable level of practical professional experience.
* At least 3 years of software development experience using one or more languages (or 1 year for those with an advanced industry-related degree).
* 2 years of applied or academic experience working with algorithms and data structures.
* Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
* Resourceful approach to problem-solving in high-velocity environments.
* A proactive mindset and enthusiasm for learning.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

* Advanced proficiency in SQL and Go.
* Practical coding experience with at least one of the following: Java, C++, or Kotlin.
* Understanding of distributed systems, RPC infrastructure, multi-threading, and asynchronous programming.
* Proven ability to troubleshoot and identify root causes for production-level issues.

**About Aquent Talent:**

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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