Senior Software Engineer, CALC engine

Aera Technology

Senior Software Engineer developing a multi-dimensional OLAP engine with Java for Decision Intelligence platform. Focusing on correctness, quality, and performance in decision-making processes.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $220,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Java

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work closely with the product team to codify design decisions into executable criteria
Collaboratively design and implement high-performance, low latency calculation engine code
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to team members and stakeholders
Advocate for correctness-first approaches and foster a culture where quality is paramount

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong experience in backend software development
Deep expertise in one of the following areas: Strong Core Java skills, threading, allocation & garbage collection, performance tuning, writing low latency Java
Strong domain knowledge in database engine / Compiler design / Investment bank Front office
Experience designing languages
Understanding of how the JVM works
Experience using AI tools such as Claude Code

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive medical, vision and dental plans
401K plan
flexible paid time off
generous parental leave
fully-stocked kitchen with a selection of snacks and beverages

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Hard Skills & Tools

Core JavaThreadingGarbage CollectionPerformance TuningLow Latency JavaLanguage DesignJVM Understanding

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationAdvocacy for Quality