Northeastern University Software Engineer - Application Development Co-op

bracebridgecapital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Bracebridge Capital, LLC is seeking a talented graduate student for a co-op in the Quantitative Research department in Boston. The role reports to the Manager of the Research Application Development group and covers the full software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities include working with senior engineers to build features, debugging issues, and writing unit and integration tests. Candidates should be pursuing an MS in CS/Engineering/Info Systems with strong OO programming and SQL knowledge.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Systems.
• Strong object-oriented programming understanding.
• Knowledge of SQL required.
• Intellectual curiosity and eagerness to learn.
• Knowledge of web development.
• C# and .NET experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with senior engineers to design and develop new features on application platforms
• Determine root cause and resolve any issues arising on application platforms
• Implement unit and integration tests

Skills

Object-oriented programming

SQL

Web development

C# / .NET

Intellectual curiosity

Education

MS in Computer Science

Engineering or Information Systems degree

Job description

Bracebridge Capital, LLC is a leading alternative asset manager with approximately $12 billion of net assets under management. The firm pursues investment strategies primarily within the global fixed income markets with the objectives of capital preservation and absolute return without significant correlation to equity, interest rate and foreign exchange markets. Established in 1994, Bracebridge manages private investment funds that serve endowments, foundations, pension funds and other institutional and high-net-worth investors.

Approximately 170 employees operate from our office located in Boston's historic Back Bay. The entrepreneurial and collaborative culture at Bracebridge rewards and supports motivated, dedicated, enthusiastic and intellectually curious individuals. We believe our firm's greatest asset is the people who work here.

Bracebridge is seeking to hire a talented graduate student as a co-op in our Quantitative Research department. The co-op will report to the Manager of the Research Application Development group and will be exposed to all aspects of the software development lifecycle.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with senior engineers to design and develop new features on application platforms
• Determine root cause and resolve any issues arising on application platforms
• Implement unit and integration tests

Required Skills and Credentials:

• Top academic credentials in pursuit of a MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Information Systems
• Understanding of object-oriented programming
• Knowledge of SQL
• Intellectual curiosity and an eagerness to learn
• Knowledge of web development
• Experience with C# and .NET is a plus

Current anticipated annual base salary range: $43 - $48/hour

Base salary within the range will be determined by various factors including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills and qualifications.