Member Technical Staff 2 - C/C++Full-timeCompany DescriptionAt Nielsen, we are passionate about our work to power a better media future for all people by providing powerful insights that drive client decisions and deliver extraordinary results. Our talented, global workforce is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content - wherever and whenever it’s consumed. Together, we are proudly rooted in our deep legacy as we stand at the forefront of the media revolution. When you join Nielsen, you will join a dynamic team committed to excellence, perseverance, and the ambition to make an impact together. We champion you, because when you succeed, we do too. We enable your best to power our future.Job DescriptionWe are looking for a highly skilled Senior Member of Technical Staff with 5–8 years of hands-on experience in systems-level programming, cloud infrastructure, and database technologies. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in C/C++ development on Windows platforms, a strong understanding of operating system internals, and proven experience building high-performance, multithreaded applications. You will work on software that demands reliability, efficiency, and scalabilityQualificationsDesign, develop, and maintain high-performance applications using C and Modern C++ (C++11/14/17/20).Architect and implement multithreaded, concurrent, and asynchronous solutions for compute-intensive workloads.Debug complex system-level issues involving memory management, thread synchronization, deadlocks, race conditions, and performance bottlenecks.Leverage deep knowledge of Windows Internals (kernel objects, process/thread management, memory architecture, I/O subsystem, registry, services, security model) to build robust system software.Design and optimize SQL databases (schema design, query optimization, indexing strategies, stored procedures, and transaction management).Build, deploy, and manage applications on AWS Cloud infrastructure using services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS etc.Implement CI/CD pipelines and participate in DevOps practices for automated build, test, and deployment workflows.Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code following industry best practices and coding standards.Conduct code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to architectural decisions.Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, QA, and operations.Required Technical SkillsCore ProgrammingProficient in C/C++ and Modern C++ (C++11/14/17)Strong expertise in multithreading and concurrencyWindows PlatformSolid understanding of Windows Internals — processes, threads, memory management, kernel objects, handles, DLLs, COMExperience with Win32 API, Windows Services, and debugging tools (WinDbg, Process Monitor)Cloud (AWS)Hands-on experience with AWS services — EC2, S3, Lambda, RDSDatabaseStrong SQL skills — query optimization, schema design, indexing, stored proceduresAdditional InformationGit, CMake/MSBuild, CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/GitHub Actions)Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, REST APIs, WebSockets)Unit testing frameworks and scriptingPlease be aware that job-seekers may be at risk of targeting by scammers seeking personal data or money. Nielsen recruiters will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with anielsen.comdomain. Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nielsen via other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. Always verify that email communications come from an @nielsen.comaddress. If you're unsure about the authenticity of a job offer or communication, please contact Nielsen directly through our official website or verified social media channels.By clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy applyI'm interestedI'm interestedPrivacy Notice
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