Lead Software Engineer - Investment Analytics

The ideal candidate brings strong financial domain knowledge and deep technical expertise, with experience building and supporting systems that process, analyze, and deliver investment and financial data for portfolio management, research, risk, and reporting use cases. While experience with performance measurement and attribution is important, this role is broader in scope and suited for engineers who understand financial data holistically-returns, holdings, benchmarks, market data, and analytics workflows.

You will work closely with portfolio managers, investment researchers, and technology partners to translate complex financial concepts into scalable, high-quality solutions built on Databricks in AWS. This role is hands-on and requires independent ownership of design and implementation.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Design, build, and optimize scalable applications and data pipelines using Python, PySpark, and SQL on Databricks (AWS).
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand financial data, analytics requirements, and downstream usage across research, portfolio management, risk, and reporting.
• Implement solutions that support financial analytics use cases, including (but not limited to) performance measurement, attribution, returns analysis, and benchmark comparisons.
• Participate in requirements analysis, solution design, and technical implementation following an Agile SDLC.
• Develop robust, maintainable data workflows with strong emphasis on data quality, transparency, and operational reliability.
• Optimize Spark and SQL workloads for scale and performance using appropriate partitioning, query design, and Databricks best practices.
• Own the investigation and resolution of complex production issues, including root-cause analysis and long-term remediation.
• Collaborate with application, data architecture, and infrastructure teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Contribute to technical standards, best practices, documentation, and design reviews.
• Remain current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to tools, frameworks, and development practices.
• Responsible for collaborating with global team on sprint milestones.

• Strong experience working with financial data in an asset management or capital markets environment, such as:
• Returns and performance data
• Holdings, transactions, and positions
• Benchmarks and market/reference data
• Performance and/or attribution concepts and calculations
• Advanced development skills in:
• Python, PySpark, and advanced SQL
• Large-scale data processing and optimization
• Experience building solutions on Databricks / Apache Spark in a cloud environment (AWS preferred).
• Solid understanding of data warehousing and analytical data platform concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
• Effective communicator able to collaborate across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with BI and data visualization tools for enabling reporting and insight delivery.
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and code quality., * 10+ years of experience delivering technology solutions, preferably within asset management or financial services.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills., Agile Programming Methodologies, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Apache Spark, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Asset Management, Benchmarking, Best Practices, Business Intelligence, Capital Markets, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Processing, Data Quality, Data Visualization Tools, Data Warehousing, Documentation, Emerging Technology, Financial Analysis, Financial Services, Genetics, Incentive Programs, Investment Analysis, Investment Management, Market Analysis, Military, Performance Metrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Productivity Management, Profit & Loss, Programming Tools, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Requirements Management, Risk, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, SQL (Structured Query Language), Sales, Scalable System Development, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Tax Planning, Team Player, Technical Delivery, Technical Research, Technical/Engineering Design, Use Cases, Workflow Analysis, Writing Skills

$110,000 - $188,750 Annual

The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.

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About State Street

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We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.