Software Engineer

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.

TEAM OVERVIEW

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.

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Lead Engineer, 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. This role will be based in our San Francisco office, 4 days per week. 

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ 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.