AQR Capital Management · 5 hours ago
Junior Software Engineer - Portfolio Implementation Analytics
Greenwich, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$110K/yr - $130K/yr
1+ years expAQR Capital Management is a global investment management firm focused on delivering superior, long-term results for clients through rigorous analysis and collaboration. The Junior Software Engineer will contribute to the development and maintenance of systems that support quantitative strategies and systematic investing, working closely with researchers and portfolio managers.
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Responsibilities
Supporting and enhancing portfolio implementation platforms that use research outputs to generate trades
Building and improving cloud-based services that run reliably at scale
Participating in discussions and gaining exposure in how to design high-performance, as well as trade-offs across performance, flexibility, and maintainability
Assisting in the development of tools tailored to specific asset classes and evolving research needs
Collaboration with a global team of researchers, portfolio managers and engineers for successful product delivery
Qualification
Required
Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
1–2 years of programming experience with high proficiency in Java
Foundational understanding of software design and the ability to write clean, maintainable code
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Clear communication and willingness to collaborate
Interest in financial markets and systematic investing
Experience working within a development team and contributing to the full software development lifecycle (SDLC)
Understanding of core developer workflows, including but not limited to code reviews, QA/testing processes, release cycles, and post-release support
Preferred
Experience with Python is a plus
Exposure to distributed systems or microservices (e.g., Java, Redis, RabbitMQ/AMQ, relational databases) is a plus
Enthusiasm for learning about performance optimization, monitoring, and observability tools (e.g., New Relic)
Benefits
Annual discretionary bonus
Paid time off
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Company
AQR Capital Management
AQR is a global investment management firm dedicated to delivering results for our clients.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Kabiller
Co-Founder and Principal
Stephen Mock
Principal, Chief Technology Officer
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