Chicago, Illinois, United States Hybrid Full-time USD 145,000 – 180,000 / year

GCM Grosvenor is hiring a Senior Software Engineer

Responsibilities

  • Architect, build, and maintain core platform features with ownership across design, performance, and long-term support to improve investment analysis and reporting workflows.
  • Develop software with a platform-centric approach, ensuring components are reusable, scalable, and built for future extensibility.
  • Integrate AI-powered tools into daily engineering tasks to speed up coding, testing, and documentation while upholding code quality and validation standards.
  • Partner with product and business teams to clarify requirements, set priorities, and define measurable success criteria before development starts.
  • Use analytics, monitoring, and user feedback to assess the real-world impact of delivered features and guide future improvements.
  • Lead innovation efforts by testing new technologies, building prototypes, and promoting engineering advancements within the team.
  • Support team growth through technical mentorship, architecture guidance, and active participation in code and design reviews.
  • Help shape the platform’s future direction by aligning technical strategy with industry trends and evolving business needs.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Work Arrangement

Employees in hybrid roles are required to be in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Other

  • Candidates should be self-driven and thrive in a fast-paced environment with high-achieving, thoughtful colleagues.
  • Ideal candidates value excellence, collaboration, and enjoy engaging with people at all organizational levels.
  • The role requires strong teamwork, initiative, and the ability to act independently with sound judgment.
  • A proactive and cooperative attitude is essential for success in this position.
About company
GCM Grosvenor

For over 50 years, GCM Grosvenor has been a trusted global leader in alternative investments, delivering flexible, tailored solutions to institutional and individual investors worldwide.

The firm offers a broad range of investment strategies across private equity, credit, infrastructure, real estate, and absolute return strategies, supported by a global platform and deep manager relationships.

Founded in 1971 and publicly listed on Nasdaq, GCM Grosvenor combines a long-standing track record with a client-first culture focused on collaboration, innovation, and responsible investing.

All jobs at GCM Grosvenor Visit website
Job Details
Department Technology
Category backend
Posted 3 hours ago