Principal Software Engineer (Statistical Software for Catastrophe Risk Models)

Key Skills

Algorithms, C# Programming, C++11 Programming, Containerization, Docker, Effective communication skills, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Linux Operating system, Python Programming, Software Development, SQL, Statistics

Job Description

At CoreLogic, we are driven by a single mission—to make the property industry faster, smarter, and more people-centric. CoreLogic is the trusted source for property intelligence, with unmatched precision, depth, breadth, and insights across the entire ecosystem. Our talented team of 5,000 employees globally uses our network, scale, connectivity and technology to drive the largest asset class in the world. Join us as we work toward our vision of fueling a thriving global property ecosystem and a more resilient society.

CoreLogic is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work culture that inspires innovation and bold thinking; it's a place where you can collaborate, feel valued, develop skills and directly impact the real estate economy. We know our people are our greatest asset. At CoreLogic, you can be yourself, lift people up and make an impact. By putting clients first and continuously innovating, we're working together to set the pace for unlocking new possibilities that better serve the property industry.

Job Description:

As a member of CoreLogic’s Science and Analytics Catastrophe Risk Modeling group, you will work with a small and collaborative team to design, develop, code, test, debug, deploy, and maintain a suite of distributed catastrophe models – e.g. risk models for earthquake, hurricane, wildfire, etc. This work will require you to work closely with scientists/modelers to create new models using a variety of techniques. You will be responsible for the implementation and integration of catastrophe and analytic models with solution platforms and backend databases. The work will include learning about and using many different technologies and deployments, both on premises and cloud.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work with product managers and scientists/modelers to understand and document the technical requirements for the systems that will run new models
• Estimate the effort required to implement new or modify existing models
• Work closely with the scientists/modelers to code new models and improve existing models
• Design and implement the software used to acquire and transform the data used in the models
• Work with other engineering teams to integrate models into CoreLogic’s products
• Monitor and report to management on the status of project efforts
• Anticipate/identify issues that inhibit the attainment of project goals, and implement corrective actions
• Foster and maintain good relationships with customers and other teams within CoreLogic to meet expected delivery dates and service levels

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science plus a minimum of five years of experience, Master’s degree in Computer Science and minimum of three years of experience OR equivalent work experience
• 5 years of experience with C++

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with natural hazard catastrophe models
• Experience with C++14
• Knowledge of STL containers and algorithms
• Knowledge of CMake
• Working knowledge of Python and/or C#
• Experience with Linux and Windows development
• Knowledge of Docker
• Knowledge of GCP
• Knowledge and experience with SQL and relational databases
• Basic understanding of statistics
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Motivated, self-driven, and team player

Annual Pay Range: 135,900 - 170,000 USD