6+ years in systems or distributed systems engineering
Proficiency in C++ and Go
Strong grasp of distributed systems principles
Experience with time synchronization protocols (NTP, PTP)
Familiarity with Linux programming and networking
Ability to debug low-level performance issues
Strong analytical and design skills
Responsibilities
Design and implement time synchronization algorithms
Enhance accuracy and fault tolerance of distributed clocks
Develop globally scalable, low-latency services
Create observability systems for clock health and anomalies
Optimize performance at OS, kernel, and network levels
Collaborate with various teams on infrastructure and product
Lead technical direction and mentor junior engineers
Benefits
Challenging projects
Inclusive workplace culture
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
Catered lunch
Full Job Description
About the Role We are seeking a Senior Engineer to lead development of our Core ClockSync systems. This role focuses on building and scaling low-latency, highly accurate time synchronization infrastructure across distributed environments. You will work at the intersection of distributed systems, networking, and systems engineering to ensure correctness, reliability, and performance of time coordination across clusters and services. What You Will Do
Design and implement core time synchronization algorithms and services
Improve accuracy, drift correction, and fault tolerance of distributed clocks
Build globally scalable services that operate under tight latency and consistency constraints
Develop observability systems for clock health, skew detection, and anomaly analysis
Optimize performance at the OS, kernel, and network levels where necessary
Collaborate with infrastructure, platform, and product teams
Lead technical direction and mentor engineers
What We're Looking For
6+ years of experience in systems or distributed systems engineering
Strong proficiency in C++ and Go
Deep understanding of distributed systems concepts (consensus, replication, fault tolerance)
Experience with time synchronization protocols (NTP, PTP) or related domains
Familiarity with Linux systems programming and networking stacks
Experience debugging low-level performance and correctness issues
Strong problem-solving and design skills
Nice to Have
Experience with kernel development or eBPF
Background in real-time systems or high-frequency trading infrastructure
Knowledge of hardware clocks, NIC timestamping, or GPS-based timing
Experience operating large-scale distributed systems in production
Enjoy
Challenging projects.
A friendly and inclusive workplace culture.
Competitive compensation.
A great benefits package.
Catered lunch.
Compensation for this position will vary based on the skills and experience you bring, as well as internal equity considerations. For candidates hired at the posted level, the expected base salary range is $150,000 - $230,000The offered compensation package may also include stock options or other equity awards, subject to Clockwork's equity program and applicable approvals.
About Clockwork Active Media
Clockwork Active Media is a digital marketing agency that specializes in creating engaging content for brands. The company was founded in 2002 by Jason Brush and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Clockwork's services include content strategy, user experience design, and digital marketing. The company has worked with a variety of clients, including Microsoft, Nike, and Samsung. Clockwork is committed to creating innovative solutions that help brands connect with their audiences in meaningful ways.
