Staff Engineer - Investing Systems

COMPANY OVERVIEW

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.

The Investment Technology group at KKR builds and operates the systems that power the entire investment lifecycle, from deal sourcing and portfolio construction to risk management and monetization. We design platforms that connect data, people, and insights across Private Equity, Credit, Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Capital Markets, enabling investment teams to make faster, smarter decisions at scale. Our mandate is to transform how KKR invests by engineering shared, data-driven platforms that replace fragmented legacy tools with integrated solutions that drive efficiency, transparency, and alpha generation.

As part of our continued investment in Ireland, KKR is launching a Technology & Engineering Centre of Excellence in Dublin. This new hub will play a central role in building the world’s first technology platform engineered to manage over one trillion dollars in alternative AUM (assets under management.) Designed from the ground up for scale, security and speed, this is the infrastructure for the future of global finance. Areas of focus include investment technology, portfolio construction and management, liquidity solutions, risk analytics, and advanced data platforms.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a growing team within one of the world’s leading investment firms. You will contribute to high-visibility, strategic initiatives that are critical to the success of KKR’s business, working alongside a talented group professionals.

We’re committed to attracting and developing top-tier technology talent in Ireland. We’re looking for exceptional engineers who are passionate about innovation, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to work on some of the most interesting challenges in financial technology. We need you to help establish this team’s reputation for excellence and leadership.

As a Principal Engineer, you will define the technical vision for key parts of our stack, shaping how data, analytics, and applications come together to drive business value.

You’ll combine deep engineering expertise with a strategic mindset—designing scalable systems, mentoring top talent, and setting standards for technical excellence. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of engineering, data, and finance.

Our stack includes AWS, Postgres, Python, and React, with an emphasis on AI-assisted development and automation to enhance speed and quality across the SDLC.

• Work at the scope of the Investment Systems group to drive Architecture and Technical Strategy: Define and evolve the architecture for complex, cloud-native systems that support KKR’s investment operations.

• Shape Engineering Practices: Establish standards for design, testing, observability, and CI/CD across multiple teams.

• Drive Innovation: Identify and introduce new tools, frameworks, and AI-driven approaches that improve developer efficiency and data insights.

• Mentor and Grow Talent: Coach engineers at all levels, cultivating technical depth,