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AQR Capital Management · 2 months ago

Software Engineer - Quantitative Research

Greenwich, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$120K/yr - $135K/yr

1+ years exp

AQR Capital Management is a global investment firm focused on delivering long-term results through a systematic, research-driven approach. The Software Engineer in the Quantitative Research team will build and extend infrastructure and tools to support global stock selection research and develop systematic investment strategies.

ConsultingFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTech

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

As a software engineer at AQR, you will build or extend our:

Scalable, AWS-based storage and computing infrastructure

Generalized research platform

Data ingestion and validation engine

Model computation and signal generation pipeline

Machine learning / Natural Language Processing pipeline

Qualification

PythonJavaAWSMachine LearningNatural Language ProcessingObject-Oriented ProgrammingDesign PatternsFinance KnowledgeCommunication SkillsAttention to Detail

Required

A Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science or related field

1-3 years of full-time experience in a software development position

Ability and desire to develop in Python (our primary language for the business)

Ability and desire to develop in Java

Mastery of design patterns and object-oriented programming techniques

Strong understanding of best practices for large scale application design, SOA, microservices, distributed compute, containers, and use of the cloud

Strong attention to detail, passion for careful testing

Excellent communication skills

Preferred

Understanding or experience in finance a plus

Benefits

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Company

AQR Capital Management

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AQR is a global investment management firm dedicated to delivering results for our clients.

Founded in 1998

Greenwich, Connecticut, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.aqr.com

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