Skill
Algorithms
Software Development and Engineering Practices
Algorithms are step-by-step procedures or sets of rules for solving a problem or performing a computation, forming a core concept in computer science and software engineering. Understanding algorithms (such as sorting, searching, and graph traversal) and their efficiency (time and space complexity) is essential for technical interviews and for writing performant, scalable software. Software engineers, data scientists, and researchers rely on algorithmic thinking to design solutions to computational problems.
Algorithms in the job market
Last checked September 13, 2026
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Open roles requiring Algorithms (10)
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) (m/w/d) Informatik Start 2027 Standort Markdorf (STAR)
SAP
Internship · Markdorf, DE, 88677 · €1,360 – €1,660 / month
This is a dual-study programme combining computer science education with practical work experience at SAP's Markdorf location. It suits school leavers passionate about programming who want to earn while they study and gain hands-on experience in software development, AI, security, or related specializations.
Listed on SAP’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Lead Java Developer, FX Engineering
LSEG
New York, NY · $147,500 – $245,900
LSEG seeks a hands-on Java engineer to design and operate high-performance FX trading platforms, with emphasis on low-latency systems and cloud infrastructure. This role suits experienced developers comfortable with performance optimization, system architecture, and supporting globally distributed teams.
Listed on LSEG’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Analytics Engineer
iHeartMedia
Full-time · $80,600 – $100,750
iHeartRadio seeks an Analytics Engineer to extract patterns from large datasets and build robust reporting solutions that drive business intelligence across the organization. This role suits someone with Python and SQL expertise who enjoys solving novel data problems and is eager to grow their technical skills in a fast-paced audio tech environment.
Listed on iHeartMedia’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Senior Staff Engineer, Autonomy Capabilities – Space (R5360)
Shield AI
Full-time · Washington, DC · $220,800 – $331,200
This role develops autonomous systems and algorithms for unmanned military aircraft operating across air, sea, and land domains. It suits experienced engineers who want to apply classical and machine learning-based autonomy techniques to real-world defense platforms with immediate operational impact.
Listed on Shield AI’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Software Engineer (New Grad Program)
Sigma Computing
Internship · New York, NY · $65 / hour
This is a three-month temp-to-hire program for recent computer science graduates to launch their engineering careers building cloud-scale analytics and business intelligence features. You'll work on production systems, learn scalable software design, and partner with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams in San Francisco or New York.
Listed on Sigma Computing’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Senior Search Engineer
York Space Systems
Full-time · San Francisco, CA · $190,000 – $260,000 · Remote
You.com is seeking a Senior Search Engineer to design and optimize large-scale indexing systems and retrieval mechanisms for their AI-powered search platform. This role suits experienced systems engineers comfortable with distributed infrastructure, performance optimization, and translating research into production code.
Listed on York Space Systems’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Tech Lead - Low-Latency FX Engineering
LSEG
New York, NY · $147,500 – $245,900
A hands-on technical leadership role for a Java engineer to design and build low-latency foreign exchange trading platforms while mentoring a team. Suited to senior engineers who want to combine deep technical work with architectural influence and team guidance in a global financial infrastructure company.
Listed on LSEG’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Senior Engineer, State Estimation (Hiring Multiple Levels)
Shield AI
Full-time · Seattle, WA · $160,000 – $350,000
Shield AI seeks an engineer to develop sensor fusion and state estimation algorithms for autonomous aircraft operating in challenging military environments. This role suits someone with strong foundations in estimation theory and signal processing who wants to work on real-world autonomy systems.
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Principal Developer, FX Engineering
LSEG
New York, NY · $147,500 – $245,900
LSEG seeks a highly skilled Java engineer to design and build low-latency trading platforms for FX markets, working with architects to develop cloud-aware applications and automate operational processes. This role suits senior technologists with deep expertise in concurrency, system architecture, and network optimization who want to work on mission-critical financial infrastructure.
Listed on LSEG’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Senior Staff Engineer, Autonomy Behaviors (R4073)
Shield AI
Full-time · Washington, DC · $233,760 – $350,640
Shield AI is seeking a senior engineer to design and implement autonomous behavior systems for unmanned aircraft across military domains. This role suits someone comfortable with both classical autonomy algorithms and modern machine learning, ready to solve hard problems with immediate real-world impact.
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Asked for alongside Algorithms
Measured from the 10 open roles that name Algorithms — not from a curated list.
- Data Structures6 roles60.0%
- Java4 roles40.0%
- SQL4 roles40.0%
- Concurrency3 roles30.0%
- DevOps3 roles30.0%
- HTTP3 roles30.0%
- NoSQL3 roles30.0%
- Python3 roles30.0%
Roles that use Algorithms
Employers hiring for Algorithms
6 in total, most open roles first.
- LLSEG3 roles
- SAShield AI3 roles
- iHeartMedia1 role
- SSAP1 role
- SCSigma Computing1 role
- YSYork Space Systems1 role
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