Principal Front Office Engineer, Investments Technology (Private Equity/Private Credit)
Yesterday• Boston, MA
Description
- We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Principal Front-Office Engineer to join our prestigious investment firm. As a Principal Front-Office Engineer, you will serve as the technical lead embedded within a Private Equity and Private Credit investment team, driving design and implementation of small-scale applications and proof of concepts that will improve market analysis, develop investment strategies, and enhance decision-making processes.
- You will partner directly with portfolio analysts and traders, but your primary focus will be building robust systems and tools that power investment decisions. We're looking for a hands-on software architect and builder who has experience designing systems, rapidly iterating over them and delivering them across the finish line.
This role is ideal for a Lead or Senior Engineer who thrives as an individual contributor and wants to drive technical direction without moving into management. - Note: This Boston-based role has a hybrid work arrangement (2 days per week in office).
Hiqhly qualified candidates will have:
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically, independently, and act with minimal handholding.
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex ideas and analysis to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Full-stack development knowledge with a minimum of 5 years professional experience programming in Python demonstrating the ability to write efficient and robust code able to process and analyze large financial datasets.
- Experience with key Python Libraries (pandas, NumPy) required
- Experience in front-end development and user experience (UX) design required; experience with Pythonic front-end and data visualization libraries (e.g., Plotly, Dash) preferred.
- Experience using Version Control (Git) required.
- Proven ability to design, build, and scale application systems in data-rich environments.
- Strong SQL skills required with a familiarity of financial data platforms (such as Bloomberg, FactSet, Aladdin, eFront), financial databases, and data manipulation techniques preferred. Experience with statistical and time-series data analysis using pythonic libraries (such as Scikit-Learn, SciPy, cvxpy) is preferred.
- Solid understanding of financial markets and willingness to learn the Private Equity and Private Credit domains.
- Practical experience in developing and maintaining models, tools, and reports that showcase a deep understanding of quantitative techniques, methods, statistics and econometrics
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Pay Philosophy: The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.
As a purpose-driven organization, Liberty Mutual is committed to fostering an environment where employees from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers. Through strong relationships, comprehensive benefits, and continuous learning opportunities, we seek to create an environment where employees can succeed, both professionally and personally.
At Liberty Mutual, we believe progress happens when people feel secure. By providing protection for the unexpected and delivering it with care, we help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow.
We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where employees from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers. By actively seeking employee feedback and amplifying the voices of our seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are open to all, we create an environment where every individual can make a meaningful impact so we continue to meet the evolving needs of our customers.
We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://LMI.co/Benefits
Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.
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Client-provided location(s): Boston, MA
Job ID: liberty_mutual-2025-71910-en_1
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-08-23T20:01:59
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Happy Hours
- Snacks
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Casual Dress
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Personal/Sick Days
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Volunteer Time Off
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- Performance Bonus
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Mentor Program
- Promote From Within
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Shadowing Opportunities
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