Direct message the job poster from Apollo SolutionsBuilding incredible teams with extraordinary people.Principal Software Engineer - Research SystemsLocation: Boston, MA - 1 day per week (Hybrid)About the CompanyA Boston-based global investment management firm specializing in quantitative strategies is seeking a Principal Software Engineer - Research Systems. The engineering function leverages data, advanced analytics, and cutting-edge technology to deliver high-performance investment solutions.The RoleWe're looking for a seasoned software engineer to join the research technology group in a senior technical capacity. You’ll play a central role in designing and delivering robust platforms that support quantitative research and portfolio simulation efforts. This is a high-impact position that combines strategic architecture, hands-on engineering, and leadership responsibilities.What You’ll Be DoingArchitect and evolve core systems supporting research, backtesting, and forecasting tools.Build and enhance features that align with strategic priorities across research and engineering.Mentor team members through code reviews, technical discussions, and collaborative development.Drive engineering best practices, ensuring quality through test automation, peer review, and resilience-focused design.Collaborate on technical planning and decision-making related to performance, scalability, and security.Contribute to the development of a robust compute and data platform optimized for quantitative workflows.Evaluate emerging technologies to support data-intensive and HPC use cases.What We’re Looking ForA degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline.10+ years of experience building production-grade software systems, ideally with a focus on availability, scale, and performance.Proven success deploying cloud-native applications, particularly in AWS environments.Deep knowledge of container and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Helm).Hands-on experience with data tools and frameworks such as Spark, Trino, Polars/Pandas, Iceberg, or similar.Understanding of distributed computing paradigms and workflow orchestration (e.g., Airflow, Dask, AWS Batch, Slurm, Prefect).Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Scala) and solid SQL skills.If you're interested, please apply now!Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionEngineering, Information Technology, and OtherIndustriesSoftware Development, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Financial ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Apollo Solutions by 2xGet notified about new Principal Software Engineer jobs in Boston, MA.Software Engineering Manager, InfrastructureBoston, MA $177,000.00-$251,000.00 2 weeks agoWaltham, MA $160,000.00-$185,000.00 1 week agoSenior Software Engineering Manager, Web Experiences (Frontend)Boston, MA $172,500.00-$190,000.00 5 days agoBoston, MA $160,000.00-$200,000.00 2 weeks agoBoston, MA $180,000.00-$220,000.00 4 months agoSoftware Developer Lead, Vice President, OnsiteSoftware Engineering Manager, Motion PlanningSoftware Engineering Manager, Agent Experience - ServiceHubWaltham, MA $132,000.00-$186,000.00 1 day agoSoftware Engineering Manager (Healthcare)Boston, MA $160,700.00-$200,900.00 2 weeks agoBoston, MA $173,600.00-$282,100.00 2 weeks agoLowell, MA $143,100.00-$204,200.00 2 weeks agoSoftware Engineering Manager II, Cloud Interconnect NetworkingCambridge, MA $197,000.00-$291,000.00 2 days agoAssociate Director, Software Development EngineeringAssociate Director, Software EngineeringBoston, MA $160,700.00-$200,900.00 2 weeks agoBoston, MA $146,900.00-$211,140.00 2 weeks agoPrincipal Signal Processing Software EngineerManager of Software Engineering, Payroll Processing ExperienceLowell, MA $126,300.00-$181,550.00 2 weeks agoLowell, MA $126,300.00-$181,550.00 3 months agoBoston, MA $112,000.00-$123,500.00 4 weeks agoLowell, MA $126,300.00-$181,550.00 2 months agoSoftware Engineering Manager (Backend SaaS)Boston, MA $135,000.00-$145,000.00 3 hours agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr