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Sr. Software Engineer, Infrastructure

Bridgewater Associates
Location
Westport, CT
Posted
13 days ago
Department
Technology
Salary
$350K - $500K
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of strong computer science fundamentals in technically rigorous environments
  • A track record of applying software engineering rigor to infrastructure, treating cloud-native development and CI/CD platforms as first-class software
  • Ability to own both production pipelines and testing assets for a diverse user base
  • Full-stack application ownership from design through long-term operation
  • Experience building highly available, performant, secure systems at scale
  • Ability to deal with complex security architecture
Nice to have
  • Exposure to, or enthusiasm for, agentic systems and autonomous delivery
  • Excellent communication skills
What the job really is

The Sr. Software Engineer, Infrastructure at Bridgewater will focus on building and managing the infrastructure that supports portfolio execution and trading operations. This role involves end-to-end ownership of production systems, designing reliable pipelines, and enhancing automation and observability to minimize latency and downtime. The engineer will work closely with portfolio strategists and traders to ensure efficient and accurate implementation of investment strategies.

Benefits
  • Health insurance with 100% premium covered and access to additional concierge medical services
  • 401(k) plan with generous employer match
  • Paid time off, including fully paid parental leave and a competitive PTO package
  • Workplace flexibility and access to back up childcare
  • Financial assistance for family building support, including adoption and egg freezing
  • Workplace wellness, including on-site gyms, free meals and healthy snacks, and meditation rooms
Things to weigh
  • Onsite requirement of two days per week at the Westport, CT campus
  • The role emphasizes treating infrastructure as a software problem, which may not appeal to those seeking a traditional IT role
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