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Acadian Asset Management

Principal Engineer, Investment Systems

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Boston, MA, USA
190K-215K Annually
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Boston, MA, USA
190K-215K Annually
Expert/Leader
Design, develop, and maintain software applications and databases for business environments, collaborating with IT and various business units to support investment systems.
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Acadian Asset Management is a global, systematic investment manager at the forefront of data-driven investing since 1986. Headquartered in Boston, with locations in Singapore, London, and Sydney, we manage over $232 billion on behalf of leading institutions worldwide—including pension funds, endowments, foundations, and sovereign wealth funds. We harness advanced technology, rich datasets, and multidisciplinary expertise to help clients navigate complex markets and uncover insights that may be overlooked by traditional approaches.

What sets Acadian apart is our people. We foster a collaborative, intellectually curious environment where ideas are tested, diverse perspectives are welcomed, and innovation thrives. We’re united by a shared purpose: delivering effective client outcomes and supporting one another in work that’s both challenging and rewarding. We offer a flexible hybrid work environment, strong benefits, and a casual but focused office culture—all designed to support the meaningful, collaborative work that defines Acadian.

Position Overview:

This position has design, development and maintenance responsibility for the software programs, databases and processes associated with our core business environments. This would include working with a small team to support a broad range of applications in research, investments, front office and trading applications.  The role requires direct interaction with end users and excellent analytical and communication skills. 

Acadian supports a hybrid work environment; employees are on-site in the Boston office 3 days a week.


What You’ll Do:

  • Work on an engineering team to design and develop applications to support the business units
  • Assume responsibility for ongoing maintenance of existing core business applications
  • Work collaboratively within IT and various business units across the firm

We’re Looking for Teammates With:

  • B.S. or M.S. in computer science or equivalent
  • 10+ years experience in software development
  • 5+ years experience in financial management / services
  • Solid knowledge of modern software design principles, concepts, and practices
  • Significant experience with Python and associated technologies
  • Significant experience with relational databases and SQL
  • Knowledge of C# / Microsoft stack a plus
  • Experience leading a technical team a plus
  • Experience with cloud-based development (AWS preferred)
    • Experience with a major cloud provider (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP)
    • Building and deploying applications in a cloud environment
    • Infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.)
    • Containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
    • Monitoring, logging, and basic cloud security practices

 

The base salary range for this role is $190,000 – $215,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, and relevant experience. In addition to base pay, this position may be eligible for discretionary incentive compensation and includes participation in Acadian’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes health, retirement, and wellness offerings.

To apply for this position or view Acadian’s open roles, please visit the Careers section of our website at: http://www.acadian-asset.com/careers/Job-opportunities. We will contact only selected candidates.  If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at [email protected].

Acadian Asset Management LLC is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and  applicants. No employee or applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of gender, race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy or parenthood, veteran status, citizenship status, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation.


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