Software Engineer – Investment Systems
Role Overview
As a Lead Engineer, you will serve as a senior hands-on technical leader responsible for coordinating cross-functional execution and delivering larger, more complex initiatives.
You’ll combine strong architectural understanding with delivery leadership, ensuring teams execute effectively through ambiguity.
Key Skills for This Role
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RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead planning and execution of larger technical initiatives.
- Drive technical design for complex features and systems.
- Coordinate work across engineers, product partners, and stakeholders.
- Identify and remove execution blockers to improve delivery efficiency.
- Mentor engineers and strengthen technical depth across the team.
- Ensure systems are reliable, scalable, and aligned with platform strategy.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years of experience building enterprise-grade software solutions.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field preferred; or equivalent practical experience.
- Extensive experience delivering complex, multi-component systems.
- Strong architectural intuition and execution discipline.
- Ability to lead technical delivery through ambiguity.
- Proven track record of mentorship and technical influence.
- Strong sense of ownership for outcomes and system health.
- TECH STACK
- AWS (EKS, RDS, Aurora), Python (FastAPI), React, PostgreSQL, Redis, Kestra (job scheduling), PySpark (ETL / Medallion model), with AI-assisted development tools used across the SDLC.
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- This is the expected annual base salary range for this New York-based position. Actual salaries may vary based on factors, such as skill, experience, and qualification for the role. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, based on factors such as individual and team performance.Base Salary Range$150,000—$190,000 USD
- KKR is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law.
- KKR will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email [email protected]. Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
- If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.kkr.com/careers because of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [email protected]. Only emails left for this purpose will be returned.
- Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. This notice applies only to applicants and employees who work or will work in Massachusetts, in accordance with applicable state law.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field preferred; or equivalent practical experience.
- This is the expected annual base salary range for this New York-based position. Actual salaries may vary based on factors, such as skill, experience, and qualification for the role. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, based on factors such as individual and team performance.Base Salary Range$150,000—$190,000 USD
About KKR
Manages alternative assets, capital markets, and insurance.
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