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# Quantitative Developer at DFO Referrals

- **Company:** DFO Referrals
- **Location:** Westport, CT
- **Posted:** 2026-11-04
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-08
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/dforeferrals/jobs/6242222004

## Job description

Quantitative Developer, Investments

Dalio Family Office

Dalio Family Office Overview:

The Dalio Family Office (DFO) supports Barbara and Ray Dalio and their family in their ventures, investments, and philanthropic efforts under Dalio Philanthropies, which includes OceanX, Dalio Education, Endless Network, and the Beijing Dalio Foundation. The core of the DFO’s culture is built around meaningful work and meaningful relationships and the family’s commitment to giving back. The office is headquartered in Westport, CT with regional offices in New York City, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi.

Position Summary:

The Quantitative Developer will own the design, reliability, and evolution of our portfolio/investment architecture. As a Quantitative Developer, you will be the technical owner of a mission-critical financial system that must be accurate, auditable, and trusted by investment professionals and operations teams. This position will work closely with our global technology and investment teams to ensure functionality, availability, quality, scalability, and security across various systems. This is a hands-on position with the opportunity to help shape our financial software ecosystem. This role requires regular in-office presence.

Day-to-day responsibilities would include a combination of the following:

- Design, build, enhance and manage robust python-based infrastructure to ensure functionality and reliability.
- Establish and enforce code-quality frameworks.
- Partner closely with quantitative traders, researchers and investment analysts to ensure products meet investment requirements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business objectives and translate them into technical solutions.
- Conduct exploratory development analysis to uncover trends, patterns, and insights.
- Develop and maintain documentation for applications, processes, and procedures.
- Monitor and optimize systems performance to ensure efficient and timely usage.
- Ensure compliance with code governance policies, security standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues and inconsistencies.
- Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in financial technology to recommend improvements.
- Provide technical support and training to end-users as needed.
- Collaborate with IT and other departments to integrate systems with existing infrastructure.
- Participate in data-related project planning and execution, ensuring timely delivery of deliverables.
- Additional duties as assigned

The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, attributes, and values:

- Demonstrated understanding of portfolio implementation and investment operations, including portfolio rebalancing, instrument selection, cash and collateral management, trade execution, and middle/back-office workflows, supported by experience in trading, risk management, data engineering, or a related discipline within a bank, hedge fund, or asset management environment.
- Ability to travel internationally when needed.
- Strong conceptual thinking and ability to proactively solve problems.

Illustrative Benefits:

- 100% company paid medical premiums
- 14 company paid holidays
- Friday summer hours
- Monthly community happy hours
- Hybrid work environment
- Free catered food services for in-office days
- Generous PTO offering
- Casual dress code
- 150% 401(k) match up to $7,500 and 100% match above $7,500 ($15k match limit)
- Gym reimbursement, back up childcare services, insurance, financial, and legal services, and much more!

Qualifications:

- At least 4 years of professional experience in quantitative development / quantitative engineering, ideally with track record of excellence in a high performing financial services environment.
- Strong proficiency in SQL and Python.
- Experience with modern data warehousing platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, Postgres, MariaDB, etc.).
- Experience with cloud technology stacks (AWS, Azure, GCP) and CI/CD integrations (Gitlab).
- Hands-on experience with common financial instruments and derivatives like equities, futures, bonds, options
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Math, Physics/STEM or equivalent professional experience

Compensation:

Compensation for the role includes a competitive salary in the range from $265,000 -$405,000 (inclusive of a merit-based bonus, dependent on years of experience, level of education obtained, as well as applicable skillset) and an excellent benefits package, including  paid time off ranging from 15 to 25 days based on years of service, paid sick and safe leave, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid parental time off, birth mother recovery pay, sick family member pay, parental ramp back up program, gym reimbursement and generous employer match for 401k.

Please note we are unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Use of AI in the Application Process:

We recognize that candidates may use AI-enabled tools to assist with resume drafting, application preparation, and interview preparation. Such use is permitted provided all submitted materials accurately reflect the candidate's own qualifications, experience, skills, and work history.

Candidates may not submit hidden instructions, embedded prompts, misleading metadata, deceptive content, code, or other materials intended to interfere with or improperly influence the Company's recruiting process or the administration of candidate applications

Any attempt to misrepresent qualifications or improperly interfere with the recruiting process may result in disqualification from consideration.

At the DFO, we believe our biggest asset is our people. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. The DFO treats all candidates and employees with respect and does not discriminate in our recruiting, hiring, and promoting processes and general treatment during employment, including on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

## About DFO Referrals

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: DFO Referrals is the talent acquisition and recruitment platform for the Dalio Family Office, which manages the ventures, investments, and philanthropic initiatives of Ray and Barbara Dalio.
- **Entity Type**: Private (family office)
- **Headquarters**: Westport, Connecticut, United States (with additional offices in New York City, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi)
- **Founded**: Year not publicly disclosed (the Dalio Family Office has been active for many years; DFO Referrals as a hiring entity likely launched in recent years)
- **Founders**: Ray Dalio and Barbara Dalio (founders of the Dalio Family Office)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Executive Offices, Family Office, Financial Services, Philanthropy, Ocean Exploration, Education
- **Target customers**: Not applicable (DFO Referrals supports the internal hiring needs of the Dalio Family Office and its affiliated entities; it does not serve external customers)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: The Dalio Family Office is rooted in a culture of meaningful work and meaningful relationships, supporting the family’s legacy of giving back through Dalio Philanthropies, OceanX, Dalio Education, Endless Network, and the Beijing Dalio Foundation.

## Products & Services
DFO Referrals is not a product company; it is a hiring arm. The entities it supports include:
- **Dalio Family Office (DFO)**: Core investment and administrative services for the Dalio family.
- **Dalio Philanthropies**: Philanthropic initiatives across ocean exploration, education, and global giving.
- **OceanX**: A non-profit that combines exploration, research, and multimedia education to transform public understanding of the ocean.
- **Dalio Education**: Education-focused programs and partnerships.
- **Endless Network**: A philanthropic initiative focused on expanding internet access.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private family office)
- **Key Metric**: Total Funding – Not applicable (privately funded); Headcount – 6 employees reported on LinkedIn [linkedin.com/company/dalio-family-office] (likely refers to core DFO staff; the broader ecosystem employs many more)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: The Dalio family (self-funded); partners include Bridgewater Associates (founded by Ray Dalio), various philanthropic organizations, and academic institutions.
- **Growth Signals**: 40% headcount growth YoY at the core family office [linkedin.com/company/dalio-family-office]; active job postings include senior roles in finance, technology, legal, and operations (17+ open positions as of June 2026) [greenhouse.io, jobera.com]; expanding presence in Singapore and Abu Dhabi.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Access to the Dalio ecosystem**: Employees work directly with the family office, gaining exposure to high-impact investments, philanthropy, and global initiatives.
- **Meaningful work**: Roles support ocean conservation, education, and global connectivity, offering a sense of purpose beyond profit.
- **Strong compensation and benefits**: Competitive salaries (ranges from $95k–$655k depending on role) plus 100% company-paid medical premiums, 17 paid holidays, generous PTO, 150% 401(k) match up to $7,500, gym reimbursement, and hybrid work environment [scoutify.com].
- **Low turnover / high retention culture**: Focus on "meaningful work and meaningful relationships" as core values.

## Strategic Focus
- **Current priorities**: Expanding the talent base for the family office and its philanthropic arms, particularly in technology (CISO, DevSecOps, Data Engineering), finance (senior accounting, tax advisory), and international operations (Singapore, APAC partnerships).
- **Direction for growth**: Deepening the family’s impact in ocean exploration (OceanX), education, and global philanthropy, while maintaining a lean, high-performance team.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture highlights**: Mission-driven, collaborative, high-performing environment with a focus on meaningful relationships [scoutify.com].
- **Remote/hybrid/office policy**: Hybrid work environment; many roles are on-site in Westport, CT or New York City, with some roles in Singapore (on-site). 100% remote roles are rare [jobera.com].
- **Notable perks or engineering culture**: 100% company-paid medical premiums, 17 paid holidays, generous PTO, 150% 401(k) match up to $7,500 (plus 100% match above $7,500, up to $15k match limit), gym reimbursement, and hybrid flexibility [scoutify.com]. Engineering roles (e.g., Senior DevSecOps Engineer, Senior Data Engineer) offer competitive compensation ($200k–$350k+ range) [scoutify.com].
- **Visa sponsorship**: Conflicting reports; USCIS data shows no H-1B petition history for DFO Referrals, but some sources indicate sponsorship for international candidates [scoutify.com]. Candidates should inquire directly during the application process.

## Sources
1. [greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/dforeferrals) – DFO Referrals job board, listing 16+ open positions.
2. [linkedin.com/company/dalio-family-office](https://www.linkedin.com/company/dalio-family-office) – Dalio Family Office LinkedIn profile (headcount, growth, description).
3. [scoutify.com](https://scoutify.com/companies/dfo-referrals/) – DFO Referrals careers page with compensation ranges, perks, H1B sponsorship discussion.
4. [jobalmanac.com](https://www.jobalmanac.com/companies/dforeferrals) – Additional job listings and company details.
5. [jobera.com](https://jobera.com/employer/dforeferrals/) – List of 17 open positions with salary ranges and location classification.
6. [daliofamilyoffice.com](https://daliofamilyoffice.com) – Official website (not deeply crawled, but primary source for entity description).

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