Associate, Core Investment Systems Software Engineer at Arrowstreet Capital in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Job Overview

The Core Investment Systems team is responsible for developing technology solutions supporting Arrowstreet Capital's investment services and operations. We leverage technology to automate business processes introducing solutions using a combination of custom development and packaged platforms. The Core Investment Systems team provides services and capabilities to our business users that are essential to the firm's ability to deliver sustained alpha and to meet our fiduciary commitment to our clients.

The ideal candidate is a self-driven, team-oriented, accomplished hands-on AWS Python engineer with who has a passion for improving software architecture and the development process. The ideal candidate will be creative problem-solver who enjoys working on complex problems as part of a team. In this role you will have the opportunity to design and implement software solutions which take complex investment processes and bring them to life. Collaboration with other developments and teams within Investment Systems and the broader IT team is a critical part of the success in this role.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a python full-stack developer whose typical responsibilities may include:

• Engaging with business and technology leaders to understand strategy, articulate solution options, evaluate tradeoffs, and influence key decisions


• Automating the software development, testing and deployment process including observability and application/infrastructure pipelines


• Participating as an engaged member of an agile development team


• Collaborating with other groups including developers, DBAs, network engineers, quality assurance and third-party vendors / consultants


• Embracing development best practices including continuous delivery and test automation


• Creating and maintaining documentation that is thorough, complete, and of a professional caliber

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, information technology, mathematics, data science, or electrical engineering upon graduation in May/June 2025. Demonstrated academic success and achievement.


• Applied technology experience through prior internships and academic projects.


• Proficient with Python and comfortable with SQL. Other languages and UI platforms such as Scala, Rust, and React are a plus.


• Demonstrated interest in a software engineering career path and programming experience


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment


• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills


• Motivation, curiosity, enthusiasm, and passion for technology

Arrowstreet Capital is a Boston-based systematic investment firm that manages global equity portfolios for institutional investors around the world.

Arrowstreet Capital is an equal opportunity employment firm. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender identity, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, medical condition, disability, veteran or military status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Arrowstreet Capital is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a disability, contact us to discuss the nature of your request and contact information.