Software Engineer - Investment Systems

Careers at KKR • New York, NY

7d • $150,000 - $190,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Lead Engineer II, you will serve as a senior hands-on technical leader responsible for coordinating cross-functional execution and delivering larger, more complex initiatives. You’ll combine strong architectural understanding with delivery leadership, ensuring teams execute effectively through ambiguity.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience building enterprise-grade software solutions.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field preferred; or equivalent practical experience.
• Extensive experience delivering complex, multi-component systems.
• Strong architectural intuition and execution discipline.
• Ability to lead technical delivery through ambiguity.
• Proven track record of mentorship and technical influence.
• Strong sense of ownership for outcomes and system health.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of larger technical initiatives.
• Drive technical design for complex features and systems.
• Coordinate work across engineers, product partners, and stakeholders.
• Identify and remove execution blockers to improve delivery efficiency.
• Mentor engineers and strengthen technical depth across the team.
• Ensure systems are reliable, scalable, and aligned with platform strategy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees