Front-Office Quant Engineer — AI-Driven Finance Platforms

Tradermath; Greenwich (CT); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

AQR Capital Management is seeking a strong software engineer to join the Quantitative Research Development (QRD) team. You will build data platforms, APIs, and high-performance engines that power research and portfolio management workflows.

You will work on SIG-focused tax-aware investments, collaborate with global teams, and apply Python, SQL, and cloud technologies to scalable solutions. 3+ years of programming with Python/NumPy/Pandas is valued.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of programming experience with Python, NumPy and Pandas or an equivalent quantitative stack.
• Experience with SQL (SQL Server & Postgres preferred) is required.
• Understanding of AI and agentic frameworks as they relate to engineering productivity.
• Ability to design elegant software solutions and translate design into high-quality code.

Responsibilities

• Build and extend data platforms, services, and orchestration/validation engines.
• Develop SIG tools, data and API infrastructure handling millions of data points.
• Create intuitive research APIs leveraging cloud computing and modern visualizations.
• Develop high-performance historical simulation/back-testing engines for product Vetting.

Skills

Python

NumPy

Pandas

Quant stack

Tools

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Cloud

Job description

AQR Capital Management is seeking a strong software engineer to join the Quantitative Research Development (QRD) team. You will build data platforms, APIs, and high-performance engines that power research and portfolio management workflows.

You will work on SIG-focused tax-aware investments, collaborate with global teams, and apply Python, SQL, and cloud technologies to scalable solutions. 3+ years of programming with Python/NumPy/Pandas is valued.