Staff Engineer - Investing Systems

KKR; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KKR's Investment Technology group in Dublin is seeking a Principal Engineer to define the technical vision for core parts of our stack, blending data, analytics, and applications to drive business value. You will lead hands-on architecture, mentor top engineers, and shape standards for design, testing, and CI/CD while leveraging AWS, Python, Java, C++, and React.

Join a fast-paced, finance-focused environment building scalable, secure platforms that handle vast data and support strategic

Qualifications

• ~12+ years of professional software engineering experience with leadership across distributed systems.
• Proven success designing and scaling cloud-based platforms, AWS experience preferred.
• Expertise in object-oriented languages (Python, Java, C++) and React familiarity.
• Strong database knowledge (SQL/NoSQL), with data modeling and caching experience.
• Proficient in leveraging AI tools in the developer workflow.
• Effective communicator connecting technical vision to business goals.
• Experienced mentor elevating the skills and judgment of others.
• Curious about finance and investment technology, strategic and results-driven.

Responsibilities

• Drive Architecture and Technical Strategy for cloud-native systems.
• Shape engineering practices: design, testing, observability, CI/CD.
• Drive innovation with new tools and AI-driven approaches.
• Mentor engineers across levels and foster ownership.
• Deliver measurable impact aligned to business objectives.
• Champion reliability, security, and performance.
• Influence talent decisions through technical leadership.

Skills

12+ years exp

Technical leadership

AWS

Python

Java

C++

React

SQL/NoSQL

AI tooling

Mentoring

Communication

Tools

PostgreSQL

CI/CD

AWS cloud

Job description

Company Overview

KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries.

Company Overview

KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries.

THE TEAM

The Investment Technology group at KKR builds and operates the systems that power the entire investment lifecycle, from deal sourcing and portfolio construction to risk management and monetization. We design platforms that connect data, people, and insights across Private Equity, Credit, Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Capital Markets, enabling investment teams to make faster, smarter decisions at scale. Our mandate is to transform how KKR invests by engineering shared, data-driven platforms that replace fragmented legacy tools with integrated solutions that drive efficiency, transparency, and alpha generation.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As part of our continued investment in Ireland, KKR is launching a Technology & Engineering Centre of Excellence in Dublin. This new hub will play a central role in building the world’s first technology platform engineered to manage over one trillion dollars in alternative AUM (assets under management.) Designed from the ground up for scale, security and speed, this is the infrastructure for the future of global finance. Areas of focus include investment technology, portfolio construction and management, liquidity solutions, risk analytics, and advanced data platforms. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a growing team within one of the world’s leading investment firms. You will contribute to high-visibility, strategic initiatives that are critical to the success of KKR’s business, working alongside a talented group professionals. We’re committed to attracting and developing top-tier technology talent in Ireland. We’re looking for exceptional engineers who are passionate about innovation, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to work on some of the most interesting challenges in financial technology. We need you to help establish this team’s reputation for excellence and leadership.

THE ROLE

As a Principal Engineer, you will define the technical vision for key parts of our stack, shaping how data, analytics, and applications come together to drive business value. You’ll combine deep engineering expertise with a strategic mindset—designing scalable systems, mentoring top talent, and setting standards for technical excellence. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of engineering, data, and finance. Our stack includes AWS, Postgres, Python, and React, with an emphasis on AI-assisted development and automation to enhance speed and quality across the SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Work at the scope of the Investment Systems group to drive Architecture and Technical Strategy: Define and evolve the architecture for complex, cloud-native systems that support KKR’s investment operations.
• Shape Engineering Practices: Establish standards for design, testing, observability, and CI/CD across multiple teams.
• Drive Innovation: Identify and introduce new tools, frameworks, and AI-driven approaches that improve developer efficiency and data insights.
• Mentor and Grow Talent: Coach engineers at all levels, cultivating technical depth, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Deliver Measurable Impact: Align technology initiatives to business objectives, tracking progress and outcomes.
• Champion Reliability and Security: Ensure systems are built for resilience, performance, and compliance.
• Influence Talent Decisions: Play a key role in recruiting and retaining top engineering talent through technical leadership and cultural alignment.

Who We Are Looking For

• ~12+ years of professional software engineering experience, exhibiting technical leadership across complex, distributed systems.
• Proven success designing and scaling cloud-based platforms (AWS experience strongly preferred).
• Expertise in one or more object-oriented languages (Python, Java, C++, etc) and strong familiarity with modern front-end frameworks such as React.
• Solid understanding of database technologies (SQL & NoSQL), with experience in optimizing data models, caching, and performance.
• Proficient in leveraging AI tools within the developer workflow to enhance productivity.
• Effective communicator who can connect technical vision to business goals.
• Experienced mentor who elevates the skills and judgment of others.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for finance and investment technology.
• Strategic thinker who values simplicity, automation, and measurable results.
• Proven record of ownership, able to deliver in a fast-paced, dynamic business environment, with exceptional attention to detail.

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