Systems Engineer (Data Compression)

About

Flatiron is a global remote software development company with engineers located around the world. We unite experts from diverse backgrounds and experiences in a collaborative culture to deliver exceptional products and services for our clients. As a forward-thinking software engineering company, we provide industry-leading solutions to complex problems in both the US and the UK. Operating in a fast-paced, agile environment, we specialize in software consulting for our clients.

We offer a stimulating and rewarding environment for our team members. We value innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth, and we strive to create a workplace where everyone can thrive. Join us at Flatiron and be a part of a team that is shaping the future of software development. ***

This is a full-time fully remote working opportunity where you will be working as part of a Scrum team which requires working closely with other software engineers, stakeholders and contributors on the project. Working with respect to the US timezone is a requirement for the position. Attending meetings, being actively involved in the decision making process and collaborating with all of these stakeholders are essential parts of this position. Role Overview

We are looking for a Systems Engineer with deep experience in compression algorithms and high-performance systems.

You will work closely with the core engineering team to help analyze, validate, optimize, and productionize advanced lossless compression technology .

The ideal candidate is both technically rigorous and intellectually curious , capable of investigating unconventional approaches while applying strong systems engineering discipline. What you'll work on

Designing and optimizing lossless compression techniques

Evaluating compression performance across different datasets

Improving throughput, compression ratio, and memory efficiency

Benchmarking and profiling performance-critical systems

Building high-performance libraries and services

Collaborating with engineers to productionize compression technology

What we're looking for

5+ years of software engineering experience

Strong programming skills in C++, Rust, C, or other systems languages

Experience with performance optimization and profiling

Solid understanding of algorithms and data structures

Experience building high-performance systems or infrastructure

Comfortable working with confidential technology under NDA

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Nice to have

Experience with compression algorithms (LZ, Zstd, Huffman, Brotli, etc.)

Background in storage systems, distributed systems, or databases

Experience working at cloud providers or infrastructure companies

Experience with benchmarking or systems performance testing

Familiarity with AI / GenAI development tools Benefits

Yearly Office Allowance Budget

Macbook Purchase Support

Wellbeing Support If you think that you are a good fit for the position, please apply through LinkedIn.

Only CVs that are in English will be accepted.

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