About the job
About AQR Capital Management
AQR is a leading global investment management firm that merges financial theory with practical application. Our mission is to provide exceptional and sustainable results for our clients by filtering out market noise to highlight what truly matters and rigorously testing innovative ideas. This philosophy is backed by a strong commitment to technological excellence, which fuels our insights and analytical capabilities. Since 1998, we have established ourselves as leaders in both alternative and traditional investment strategies.
AQR adopts a systematic, research-driven approach that leverages quantitative tools to process fundamental data and manage risk. Our clientele comprises institutional investors, including pension funds, insurance companies, endowments, foundations, and sovereign wealth funds, alongside financial advisors.
Your Role:
As a Software Engineer specializing in Portfolio Implementation, you will be at the forefront of designing, developing, and enhancing systems that are integral to AQR’s investment processes. Your responsibilities will include:
- Creating and maintaining Portfolio Implementation platforms that support quantitative strategy research.
- Collaborating closely with researchers and portfolio managers to translate investment ideas into robust, scalable technological solutions.
- Developing proprietary tools that enable systematic investing at scale.

