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Real-Time Software Engineer, News Engineering

LSEG

Saint Louis, MO · Mid

Listed on LSEG’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

A mid-level software engineering role focused on building and maintaining real-time news distribution systems using C++ and cloud technologies. Suited for engineers comfortable with low-level systems programming who want to work on high-performance infrastructure delivering news globally.

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What they ask for

Required

  • Solid experience with C/C++ on Linux and real-time systems
  • Practical experience with IP-based protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, HTTPS)
  • Familiarity with unit testing, especially Google Test
  • Understanding of network protocols and distributed systems
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure and container orchestration
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and communicate clearly

Nice to have

  • Hands-on experience with Python
  • Google Test framework experience
  • GitLab CI/CD experience
  • Kubernetes experience
  • Terraform experience
  • Knowledge of NewsMLG2 or similar standards
  • Experience implementing standard formats at speed

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