Trading Engineering - Software Developer - Associate

Trading Systems - Trade Analytics Developer

AQR Capital

AQR is a global investment firm that merges financial theory with practical application. We aim to deliver concrete, long-term results by filtering out market noise to identify and isolate the most critical factors. By rigorously testing our ideas, we have become leaders in alternative strategies and innovators in traditional portfolio management since 1998. At AQR India, our employees share a spirit of academic excellence, intellectual honesty, and an unwavering commitment to seeking the truth. We are determined to understand what makes financial markets tick, questioning every assumption and embracing collaboration. We believe that transparency and openness to new ideas lead to innovation.

The Team

Our software engineers design and implement proprietary systems and tools that drive the quantitative strategy research and implementation powering AQR. Our development teams are small, motivated, and highly productive. Working closely with researchers and portfolio analysts, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the investment philosophy that drives AQR.

Your Role

• Develop, maintain, and support the firm's trading analytics systems.
• Collaborate with internal development teams to meet trading requirements and deliver solutions.
• Participate in global calls and engage in engineering affairs to stay aligned with general development initiatives and technology strategy.
  
  

Who You Are

• Hold a BE/MS degree in Computer Science or a related field from a top school.
• Have 7+ years of software development experience, preferably in the front office trading area.
• Experienced with complex projects throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Skilled in working and collaborating with global and distributed teams.
• Possess outstanding coding, debugging, and analytical skills, with a strong focus on testing and test automation.
• Proficient in Python programming, Data Processing and Spark.
• Experienced in Database programming (SQL)
• Knowledgeable in a broad spectrum of data technologies, including AWS Data Storage Stack and Cloud technologies.
• Have business knowledge of financial instruments, market microstructure, trade lifecycle, risk identification, and mitigation (a plus).
  
  

At AQR, we believe that the next innovation to transform our business could come from anyone. Expect to be recognized not only for your diligence and hard work today but also for your vision for tomorrow. We are mathematicians, computer scientists, engineers, and artists, passionate about advancing financial management for our clients.