Software Engineer - Quantitative Research at AQR Capital… · Greenwich

Summary: AQR Capital Management is a global investment firm that applies quantitative tools to manage risk and deliver long-term results. The Software Engineer will build and extend infrastructure and platforms to support quantitative research initiatives, focusing on scalable storage, data ingestion, and model computation. Responsibilities: - Build or extend scalable, AWS-based storage and computing infrastructure - Develop generalized research platform - Create data ingestion and validation engine - Construct model computation and signal generation pipeline - Implement machine learning / Natural Language Processing pipeline Required Qualifications: - 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 Qualifications: - Understanding or experience in finance a plus Required Skills: Python, Java, AWS Important Skills: Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Object-Oriented Programming Nice-to-Have Skills: Finance Knowledge Benefits: Paid time off, Medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k)