Principal, Full Stack Engineer

Principal, Full Stack Engineer at Fidelity Investments summary: The Principal Full Stack Engineer will lead and innovate within a quantitative research team, utilizing modern data engineering tools to enhance financial investment strategies. This role requires extensive experience in software engineering, particularly in Python, along with familiar knowledge of cloud environments and CI/CD practices. Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership abilities and a collaborative mindset to contribute to the development of an elite quantitative research platform. Job Description: Principal Full Stack Engineer The Role In this role, you will be part of a new, highly visible effort on a team of engineers. As part of a strategic research engineering team, you will work with modern data engineering tools at the intersection of quantitative financial investing, traditional financial analysis and modern scientific & data-oriented workflows.  We want you to be motivated by having the autonomy to lead, build and craft phenomenal solutions. We advocate for leadership at all levels and this role is an excellent fit for those who demonstrate leadership and have a drive to improve their craft while producing great work with us. We want engineers who are confident enough to break things, who step up and take ownership of their projects. Part of your role will require you to experiment, to try new approaches and help us develop an elite quantitative research platform. We value those who thrive on sharing knowledge, because we do, and want you to be a part of this collaborative culture. The Expertise and Skills You Bring 8+ years' experience as a software engineer, delivering software using agile development practices Design and develop in Python and familiarity with core data science libraries Knowledge in python web frameworks like Flask, Django is a plus Exposure to test automation frameworks that support all types of testing (unit, component, integration, system etc.) executed through CI/CD pipelines. Experience working on AWS/Azure cloud environment and proven understanding of CI/CD & DevOps Quantitative Finance knowledge is a plus: quantitative techniques and methods, statistics, econometrics - including probability, linear regression, time series data analysis and optimizations is a plus Bachelor's degree (or above) in either Engineering or Computer Science related field Awareness of event-based systems, functional programming, emerging technologies and messaging frameworks such as Kafka and EMS. Demonstrate a test-driven approach to developing software and can build or contribute to automated testing frameworks that can detect any anomalies in functionality, performance and integration. Strong contributor with a collaborative work style in building, crafting and reviewing code Key member of the engineering team actively innovating and creatively experimenting so that we may better support business needs Bring curiosity and a questioning mind-set to work, asking always about the 'why' and the 'value' of an activity or task The Team Asset Management Technology (AMT) provides worldwide technology and support to all the Investment Management, Research, Trading, and Investment Operations functions. We are seeking a Principal, Software Engineer to join our Quantitative Research & Investing Technology organization. This role will be part of our Quantitative Engineering team, which is responsible for architecting, developing, and maintaining a new quant research platform, with responsibilities spanning across entire data engineering stack. The base salary range for this position is $85,000-$179,000 per year.   Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate's relevant experience, and other factors. Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.    We offer a wide range of Certifications: Company Overview Fidelity Investments is a privately held company with a mission to strengthen the financial well-being of our clients. We help people invest and plan for their future. We assist companies and non-profit organizations in delivering benefits to their employees. And we provide institutions and independent advisors with investment and technology solutions to help invest their own clients' money. Join Us At Fidelity, you'll find endless opportunities to build a meaningful career that positively impacts peoples' lives, including yours. You can take advantage of flexible benefits that support you through every stage of your career, empowering you to thrive at work and at home. Honored with a Fidelity's hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Having the majority of our associates work onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most roles listed as Hybrid will require associates to work onsite all business days of every other week in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to roles listed as Remote or Onsite. At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry . Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation, Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging. Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation, contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to . We welcome those with experience in jobs such as General, General, and General and others in the General to apply. Keywords: Full Stack Engineer, Software Development, Data Engineering, Quantitative Finance, Python Programming, CI/CD, Agile Development, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Financial Technology

Created: 2025-02-24