C++ Software Engineer (Honolulu)

Key Skills

Analytical and Problem solving, C++, Finance, Linear Algebra, Mathematics, RDBMS, Software Development, SQL, Statistics

Job Description

C++ Software Engineer - Hybrid or Remote* (Hawaii residents only)

Nice to meet you!

We’re the leader in analytics. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence - and questions into answers.

We’re also a debt-free multi-billion-dollar organization on our path to IPO-readiness. If you're looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career coupled with flexibility and world-class employee experience, you'll find it here.

About the job

We’re looking for a C++ Software Developer to join our Honolulu based, Kamakura team. Through the acquisition of Kamakura, SAS is growing our business in risk data and analytics especially with respect to credit default and market spread information that can be used by traditional banks and insurance companies.

As a C++ Software Engineer , you will: 

• Contribute to all phases of the software development life cycle; requirements gathering, design, implementation, and testing. 
• Ensure quality of software through code reviews and other methodical software quality assurance processes. 
• Interact with very experienced financial experts, both inside and outside of the company, to explain advanced risk management analysis accurately and clearly. 
• Designs and develops high quality, testable and scalable software solutions within established timelines while adhering to R&D best practices and processes.
• Actively involves other project stakeholders (e.g. managers, developers, user interface and visual designers, product managers) to ensure implementation satisfies functional requirements and is consistent with established SAS standards.
• Participates in project scoping and scheduling; tracks progress of individual tasks and alerts stakeholders of issues blocking or preventing completion of task.
• Ensures quality through functional, unit and performance testing; works closely with testing by providing thorough reviews of the test plan and communicates when updates to the plan should be made to cover code changes related to enhancements, redesigns and/or bug fixes.
• Maintains accountability for the entire life cycle of the code including support for both internal and external consumers.
• In collaboration with technical writers, authors appropriate level of design and technical documentation that satisfies both internal and external consumers.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of C++ development experience.
• BA or BS in Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Statistics, or equivalent experience and expertise.
• Equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of linear algebra and basic calculus.
• Ability to work within a highly motivated team to meet established project goals.
• Ability to work efficiently with minimal direction and supervision with very talented co-workers.
• Ability to gather, interpret, and effectively communicate complex ideas both verbally and in writing.
• You’re curious, passionate, authentic and accountable. These are our values and influence everything we do.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the information technology or software development industries. 
• Understanding of technical systems processes. 
• Knowledge of financial mathematics. 
• Relational database and SQL experience. 
• Software versioning and revision control system experience. 

World-Class Benefits

Highlights include...

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans with a low annual deductible and copays.
• Onsite Health Care Center (HQ) that’s free to employees and covered family members.
• Onsite pharmacy (HQ) where a 30-day supply of any generic drug costs $5 or less. Not local? They ship for free.
• An industry-leading 401k plan.
• Generous time away including vacation time, a variety of paid holidays, and our much-loved U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1.
• Volunteer Time Off, parental leave and unlimited paid sick days.
• Generous childcare benefits for all full-time employees.

Diverse and Inclusive

At SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our diverse workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers. Our commitment to diversity is a priority to our leadership, all the way up to the top; and it’s essential to who we are. To put it plainly: you are welcome here.