Software Engineer, Risk Technology
Company: Point72
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
A Career with Point72’s Technology Team 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
a scalable reporting framework capable of processing terabytes of
data for complex risk calculations Develop quantitative risk and
performance analytics to proactively anticipate and address team
requirements Innovate and improve our capabilities to deliver
high-quality products to our business partners Apply creative and
unique solutions to solve complex problems What’s required 5 years
of programming experience in Python and/or one of the functional
languages Strong understanding of equity factor models and their
constructions and applications (e.g., MSCI Barra, Axioma,
Bloomberg). Training in computer science, math, physics or related
technical fields Programming experience in a quantitative
environment with statistical models or complex aggregations Team
player with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Problem solving skills with deep understanding of core computer
science algorithms and data structures Demonstrated track record
and hands-on experience in financial instrument modeling,
particularly within the equity space Commitment to the highest
ethical standards 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: Fully-paid health care benefits Generous
parental and family leave policies Mental and physical wellness
programs Volunteer opportunities Non-profit matching gift program
Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women,
minorities and the LGBT community Tuition assistance A 401(k)
savings program with an employer match and more About Point72
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
The annual base salary range for this role is $200,000-$275,000
(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.
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