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Senior Software Engineer - Data & API…
- Bloomberg (New York, NY)
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Senior Software Engineer - Data & API Infrastructure
Location
New York
Business Area
Engineering and CTO
Ref #
10042936
Description & Requirements
The **Enterprise Product Platform (EPP)** is the infrastructure layer behind Bloomberg's enterprise products. We build the **data access and API platforms** that power everything from trading workflows to risk and compliance systems.
If you're interested in **l** **arge-scale distributed systems** , **developer** **platforms** , or **high-performance APIs** used by some of the most sophisticated financial institutions in the world – this is where it all comes together.
Our organization includes two major platform areas:
Data Access Platform
We serve as the foundation for making billions of financial data points – both raw and derived – accessible to enterprise systems across Bloomberg. This includes **sanitizing** , **validating** , and exposing **high-quality data** to internal applications with extremely **low latency** and **high throughput** .
+ We own ingestion pipelines, caching layers, access APIs, and short-term data storage systems.
+ We are working toward a unified customer experience across all enterprise verticals, ensuring consistency and scalability as a core value proposition for the next decade of Bloomberg’s product evolution.
API Platform
We are the programmatic interface between Bloomberg and our enterprise clients. Our work enables in- and outbound data integration for critical workflows such as **order processing** , **compliance** , and **operational risk** reporting.
+ We focus on **reliability** , **throughput** , and **operational transparency** at scale.
+ We support other teams within Bloomberg by p **roviding tooling** , **infrastructure** , and **governance** over our shared API vocabulary, enabling them to deliver robust, high-performance integrations without reinventing core infrastructure.
+ Our integrations enable the daily business of asset managers, banks, and financial service providers worldwide.
Why Join Us?
+ You'll be part of the team **shaping the foundational platforms** behind Bloomberg's enterprise productstrategy for the next decade
+ You’ll have **opportunities across multiple domains** : high-throughput ingestion, distributed cache management, client-facing APIs, and developer infrastructure.
+ You'll work on real **problems of scale** : massive datasets, latency-critical workflows, and APIs that must be correct, observable, and dependable.
+ You'll join a **collaborative** , **pragmatic engineering team** that values craft and outcome over ceremony.
We Will Trust You To:
+ Design and implement **high-performance** , **scalable** , and **fault-tolerant systems** that support financialtransaction workflows and real-time data processing.
+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the scalability of data access and API platforms, influencing architecture and optimizing system throughput.
+ Own the full software development lifecycle—from technical design to deployment—ensuring best practices in **testing** , **automation** , and **performance tuning** .
+ Partner with product managers, engineering teams, and enterprise clients to deliver impactful solutions across Bloomberg’s trading and data platforms.
+ Leverage and explore technologies including **distributed computing** , **event-driven architectures** , and **real-time analytics** .
You’ll Need to Have:
+ 4+ years of experience working with C++ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent experience
+ Strong understanding of **data structures** , **algorithms** , and **system design**
+ Experience designing and maintaining **high-throughput distributed systems** or **APIs**
+ Ability to collaborate across teams in a fast-paced, agile environment
We'd Love to See:
+ Familiarity with scripting languages like **JavaScript** or Lua
+ Experience working with **trading** **systems** , order/execution workflows, or real-time data platforms
+ Knowledge of messaging systems like **Kafka** , **RabbitMQ** , or **IBM** **MQ**
+ Prior contributions to large-scale **distributed computing platforms**
+ Experience with **REST** **APIs** , **WebSockets** , and real-time event processing
+ A bias toward **building systems that empower other engineers**
Sound Interesting?
Let’s talk. Whether your interest lies in high-performance APIs, large-scale data processing, or building the tools that help other engineers succeed, there’s room for you here.
Salary Range = 160000 - 240000 USD Annually + Benefits + Bonus
The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.
We offer one of the most comprehensive and generous benefits plans available and offer a range of total rewards that may include merit increases, incentive compensation (exempt roles only), paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, life insurance, and various wellness programs, among others. The Company does not provide benefits directly to contingent workers/contractors and interns.
Bloomberg is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, parental or caring status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or parental leave, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Bloomberg is a disability inclusive employer. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for the recruitment process. If you would prefer to discuss this confidentially, please email [email protected]
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