About the Role
The Investment Technology group at KKR builds and operates systems powering the entire investment lifecycle. We design platforms that connect data, people, and insights across various asset classes, enabling faster, smarter decisions. Our mandate is to transform how KKR invests by engineering shared, data-driven platforms that replace fragmented legacy tools with integrated solutions.
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.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience building enterprise-grade software solutions.
- 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.
Skills
- AWS (EC2,EKS, RDS, Aurora)
- Python
- React
- Snowflake
- MS SQL
- Redis
- Argo workflows
- PySpark (ETL / Medallion model)
- AI-assisted development tools
Location
- San Francisco
Work Type
- Onsite
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Lead Engineer
- Senior
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field preferred; or equivalent practical experience.
Salary/Compensations
- $13,500—$170,000 USD
Benefits
- Discretionary bonus based on individual and team performance.
About the Company
- KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions.
- KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities.
- KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds.
- KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group.
- References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries.
Equal Opportunity
- KKR is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law.
- KKR will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email Benefits@kkr.com.
- If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.kkr.com/careers because of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to Benefits@kkr.com.
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