Senior Software Engineer – Quantitative Research

AQR Capital Management

Greenwich, CT, United States
Base: $175,000 to $200,000; bonus: eligible for an...
On-site
7+ years software engineering experience
Python development proficiency
Quantitative finance background
AQR Capital Management is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in quantitative research to enhance their global asset allocation systems. The ideal candidate will have significant software engineering experience, expertise in Python, and a background in quantitative finance

Job Summary

  • AQR Capital Management is a global investment firm applying quantitative tools to process fundamental information and manage risk.
  • The role involves building fixed income derivatives analytics systems, data ingestion engines, and scalable AWS-based computing infrastructure.
  • Candidates must have 7+ years of experience with Python and a professional or academic background in quantitative finance.

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AQR Capital Management is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in quantitative research to enhance their global asset allocation systems. The ideal candidate will have significant software engineering experience, expertise in Python, and a background in quantitative finance.

Salary

Base: $175,000 to $200,000; Bonus: Eligible for annual discretionary bonus; Benefits: Comprehensive package including medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years software engineering experience
  • Python development proficiency
  • Quantitative finance background
  • Object-oriented programming mastery
  • Financial systems understanding

Nice-to-have

  • Academic or collaborative atmosphere
  • Passion for careful testing
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Design patterns expertise
  • Scalable infrastructure focus

Key Requirements

  • 7+ years of software engineering experience
  • Professional or academic background in quantitative finance
  • Mastery of design patterns and object-oriented programming

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