As Point72 reimagines the future of investing, our Technology team is constantly evolving our firm’s IT infrastructure and engineering capabilities, positioning us at the forefront of a rapidly evolving technology landscape. We’re a team of experts who experiment and work to discover new ways to harness open-source solutions, modern cloud architectures, and sophisticated Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions, while embracing enterprise agile methodologies. Our commitment to building and innovating in the AI space provides the framework intended to drive smarter decision making and enhance how we build and operate our platforms and applications.
As a member of Point72’s Technology team, we encourage and support your professional development from day one—helping you advance your technical skills, contribute innovative ideas, and satisfy your own intellectual curiosity—all while delivering real business impact for our multi-billion-dollar global business.
What you’ll do
- Build software applications and deliver software enhancements and projects supporting fund accounting and trade processing technology.
- Work closely with business stakeholders to develop software solutions using test-driven and agile software development methodologies.
- Be responsible for system upgrades and features supporting resiliency and capacity improvements, automation and controls, and integration with internal and external vendors and services.
- Work with DevOps teams to manage and resolve operational issues and leverage CI/CD platforms while following DevOps practices within the team and projects.
- Continuously improve the platforms using the latest technologies and software development ideas.
- Participate in initiatives to transition select applications to cloud platforms, enhancing stability, scalability and performance of the existing platform.
- Develop close working relationships and collaborate with other technology teams to deliver cross-departmental initiatives.
What’s required
- 3+ years of professional software development experience with a focus on python/Java/.Net based technologies.
- Strong SQL development and experience developing large-scale data warehouses.
- Experience developing projects based on messaging architectures, high volume streaming, and/or transaction processing systems.
- Experience with building and consuming RESTful services.
- Understanding of agile methodologies.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
- Familiarity with Java.
- Commitment to the highest ethical standards.
We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide:
- Fully-paid health care benefits
- Generous parental and family leave policies
- Volunteer opportunities
- Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, people of color and the LGBT+ community
- Mental and physical wellness programs
- Tuition assistance
- A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more
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/.
The annual base salary range for this role is $170,000-$225,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.
Skills Required
- 3+ years of professional software development experience
- Experience with Python, Java, or .NET-based technologies
- Strong SQL development experience
- Experience developing large-scale data warehouses
- Experience with messaging architectures, high-volume streaming, and/or transaction processing systems
- Experience building and consuming RESTful services
- Understanding of agile methodologies
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Familiarity with Java
- Commitment to the highest ethical standards
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.
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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.
