TCW · 2 weeks ago
Lead Quantitative Engineer
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $220K/yr
8+ years expTCW is seeking a Lead Quantitative Engineer to drive the industrialization of quantitative research into production-grade software solutions for Fixed Income and Equities portfolios. This role involves leading the full software development lifecycle, mentoring teams, and integrating third-party capabilities while ensuring high standards of engineering excellence.
Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Lead Full Software Lifecycle: Own end-to-end delivery of portfolio risk and returns attribution analytics—from requirements through design, development, testing, deployment, and support—ensuring scalable, maintainable, performant, and resilient solutions
Industrialize Research Code: Convert prototype research into production-quality software using modular design, clean code, automated testing, CI/CD, and thorough documentation
Architect for Scale: Design systems to process large, complex financial data in near real-time, leveraging distributed computing, cloud-native (Azure preferred), and modern data engineering frameworks
Integrate & Extend Aladdin: Use BlackRock Aladdin data feeds, APIs, and attribution modules to enhance analytics. Evaluate when to extend Aladdin versus build proprietary components for optimal flexibility, cost, and speed
Lead & Mentor Teams: Guide engineers and contractors, fostering craftsmanship, ownership, and continuous improvement through code reviews, best practices, and professional development
Drive Agile Delivery: Collaborate with stakeholders to write clear User Stories and Epics; facilitate Agile ceremonies ensuring alignment between technical execution and business priorities
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with quantitative researchers and portfolio managers to translate analytics needs into scalable software; communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
8+ years of software engineering experience delivering complex, production-grade systems
Strong Python expertise; proficiency in C# preferred; familiarity with GraphQL and React a plus
Deep knowledge of software engineering best practices: modular architecture, automated testing, CI/CD, version control, code reviews, and performance tuning
Solid understanding of distributed computing, cloud-native development (Azure preferred), and big data technologies
Proven technical leadership guiding engineering teams and contractors, raising engineering standards, and fostering innovation
Demonstrated ability to write clear, actionable User Stories and Epics that accurately capture complex portfolio risk and returns attribution requirements, reflecting solid working knowledge of domain concepts (e.g., VaR, Expected Shortfall, factor models, Brinson attribution) to ensure alignment between business needs and technical delivery
Experience with BlackRock Aladdin data feeds, APIs, or similar financial platforms, with integration and extension capabilities, is a plus
Strong commitment to software engineering excellence, building clean, scalable, and maintainable systems
Proven problem-solver who raises engineering standards and leads by example in a respectful, collaborative environment
Strategic thinker balancing short-term delivery with long-term value for clients and stakeholders
High integrity and accountability, aligning actions with commitments and proactively managing risks
Effective communicator who bridges technical and business perspectives with transparency and empathy
Self-motivated and entrepreneurial, thriving in fast-paced, ownership-driven settings
Creative and curious, continuously improving processes and embracing feedback
Dedicated team player who shares knowledge and supports collective success
Preferred
Experience with BlackRock Aladdin data feeds, APIs, or similar financial platforms, with integration and extension capabilities, is a plus
Benefits
Eligible for TCW’s comprehensive benefits package.
Company
TCW
TCW is a global asset manager with more than fifty years of experience across fixed income, equities, and alternatives.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Nippon Life Insurance Company of Japan
2017-12-01Series Unknown
2012-08-08Acquired
Leadership Team
Bob Baxter
Senior Vice President
David D. Kim
Managing Director, Head of Japan
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