A CAREER WITH POINT72’S TECHNOLOGY TEAM
As Point72 reimagines the future of investing, our Technology group is constantly improving our company’s IT infrastructure, positioning us at the forefront of a rapidly evolving technology landscape. We’re a team of experts experimenting, discovering new ways to harness the power of open source solutions, and embracing enterprise agile methodology.
We encourage professional development to ensure you bring innovative ideas to our
products while satisfying your own intellectual curiosity.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As Database Support Engineer, you’ll support various critical database platforms across Development, QA, UAT, and Production environments. The role partners closely with
application teams, application support, and database engineers and operates within a
Follow‑the‑Sun model to ensure availability, performance, and reliability of database
services. Key responsibilities include:
• Provide operational support for enterprise database platforms in both on-prem
private cloud and public cloud
• Monitor database health, capacity, performance, and availability, and respond to
alerts, diagnose issues, and perform timely remediation
• Perform routine maintenance activities (patching, upgrades, housekeeping etc)
• Troubleshoot database‑related incidents and collaborate on root cause analysis
• Work closely with application owners, application support teams, and DB Engineers
• Provide guidance on database best practices and operational standards
• Participate in cross‑team problem resolution and continuous improvement
initiatives
• Contribute to design, implementation and testing of automation and self service
capabilities of DB platforms
• Drive continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to reduce toil and increase
platform efficiency.
• Participate in a Follow‑the‑Sun operating model, including shift‑based coverage and
handoffs
WHAT’S REQUIRED
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field;
advanced degree a plus.
• 7+ years of experience in database administration and infrastructure engineering
• Strong experience delivering services on multiple database technologies (e.g., SQL
Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Sybase etc.).
• Strong knowledge about cloud‑based database services (eg AWS Aurora, RDS DB,
EC2, EBS, S3 etc)
• Hands-on expertise with scripting (eg PowerShell, Korn Shell, Python or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of observability tooling and operational monitoring design
• Strong ability to troubleshoot under pressure and strong ownership and
accountability mindset
• Strong ability to work effectively across time zones and teams
• Excellent communication skills and passion for building scalable, reliable, self
service platforms
WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE
We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide:
• Health care benefits
• Maternity, Adoption & related leave policies
• Generous paternity and family care leave policies
• Employee Assistance Program & Mental wellness programs
• Transportation support
• Tuition assistance
ABOUT POINT72
Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen. Building on more than 30 years of investing experience, Point72 seeks to deliver superior returns for its investors through fundamental and systematic investing strategies across asset classes and geographies. We aim to attract and retain the industry’s brightest talent by cultivating an investor-led culture and committing to our people’s long-term growth. For more information, visit https://point72.com/
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field; advanced degree a plus
- 7+ years of experience in database administration and infrastructure engineering
- Strong experience delivering services on multiple database technologies
- Strong knowledge about cloud-based database services
- Hands-on expertise with scripting
Point72 Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Point72 and has not been reviewed or approved by Point72.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as exceptional with comprehensive options and low out-of-pocket costs. Medical, dental, and vision are characterized as fully covered or no-premium for U.S. employees.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program features a generous employer match and access to after-tax contributions with in-plan Roth conversions. Value accrues through a multi-year vesting schedule that rewards tenure.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and family leave is highlighted as generous and has strengthened over time. Clear primary and secondary caregiver policies are in place and seen as competitive.
Point72 Insights
What We Do
Point72 Asset Management is a global firm led by Steven Cohen that invests in multiple asset classes and strategies worldwide. Resting on more than a quarter-century of investing experience, we seek to be the industry’s premier asset manager through delivering superior risk-adjusted returns, adhering to the highest ethical standards, and offering the greatest opportunities to the industry’s brightest talent. We’re inventing the future of finance by revolutionizing how we develop our people and how we use data to shape our thinking. For more information, visit www.Point72.com/working-here.
