Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership
Job overview
The Principal Software Engineer at Arrowstreet Capital leads high-priority Research Systems projects, driving technical innovation and delivering high-quality solutions.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves providing strategic architectural direction, implementing key features, mentoring team members, conducting code reviews, leading architectural discussions, building scalable data and HPC platforms, exploring new data technologies, and ensuring high-quality metrics through testing and operational tooling.
Experience and skills
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field with at least 10 years experience, preferably in financial services; proven experience delivering scalable, high-uptime production solutions; expertise in cloud native solutions (AWS preferred), container technologies, data lakes, distributed compute frameworks, and proficiency in programming languages like Python, Java, or Scala.
Company overview
Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership is a Boston-based investment management firm specializing in global equity strategies. They leverage quantitative research and advanced technology to manage assets for institutional clients, including pension funds, endowments, and sovereign wealth funds. Founded in 1999, Arrowstreet has built a reputation for its data-driven approach and innovative investment solutions. The firm generates revenue through management fees based on assets under management and performance fees tied to investment returns.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your extensive experience in building scalable, high-performance cloud-native solutions, especially on AWS, as Arrowstreet Capital values expertise in this area for their Research Systems projects.
Emphasize your leadership in architectural decisions, mentoring capabilities, and hands-on coding skills, showcasing your ability to guide teams and deliver robust, production-ready solutions with high uptime.
Apply through multiple channels including Arrowstreet Capital's corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and chances of getting noticed.
Connect with current employees in the Research Systems division on LinkedIn; start conversations by referencing recent innovations in their back-testing or forecasting platforms or asking about their experience working on high-scale data and HPC platforms.
Optimize your resume for ATS by integrating keywords like AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Spark, Trino, distributed compute, and cloud-native architecture, ensuring your resume passes automated screenings effectively.
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