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Portfolio Engineer

Bridgewater Associates
Location
New York City
Posted
25 days ago
Department
Alpha Engine
Salary
$225,000–$450,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 2+ years of experience in engineering, data science, or a quantitative investment environment
  • Strong problem-solving instincts
  • Fluent in programming and comfortable reasoning through complex systems
  • Excellent communicator who can translate technical concepts for both engineers and investors
  • Self-motivated and detail-oriented
What the job really is

As a Portfolio Engineer at Bridgewater, you will work at the intersection of investment strategies, analytics, and trade execution, transforming investment ideas into actionable portfolios. Your role involves architecting portfolio systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring that portfolio management processes are efficient and effective. You will also be responsible for designing standards for risk control and trade generation while visualizing workflows to enhance scalability.

Things to weigh
  • Onsite requirement of four days per week in New York City
  • No specific benefits listed, only a mention of a competitive suite of benefits
  • Salary range is broad, with base salary expected to be 60%-75% of the total wage range
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