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# Senior Software Engineer at GCM Grosvenor

- **Company:** GCM Grosvenor
- **Location:** Chicago Illinois, United States
- **Compensation:** $145k–$180k
- **Posted:** 2026-06-18
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/gcmgrosvenor/jobs/7775095003

## Job description

## SUMMARY

The Senior Software Engineer will join the Technology team in a dynamic and growing alternative investments firm with a strong technology focus. This role is for a hands-on engineer who combines deep technical expertise with a strong product mindset to deliver scalable, secure, and intuitive software solutions.

The ideal candidate will help shape and build capabilities that improve business workflows, operational efficiency, and user experience across the team's platform. They should be comfortable translating business needs into well-architected technical solutions, partnering closely with product and business stakeholders, and contributing to the long-term evolution of the team's systems and engineering practices.

This role is well-suited for an engineer who enjoys owning important capabilities end to end, engaging directly with business stakeholders to understand their workflows and pain points, mentoring others, experimenting with modern tools and approaches including AI-assisted development, and balancing speed, quality, and business impact in a collaborative environment.

As an onsite/hybrid employee, you are expected to be in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

## RESPONSIBILITIES

- Design, develop, and own key platform capabilities end to end — with accountability for architecture, performance, and supportability — to enable and further automate investment decision making, reporting, and analysis.
- Build product features with a platform-first mindset — designing for reusability, scalability, and long-term maintainability so that today's solutions become building blocks for tomorrow's capabilities.
- Leverage AI-assisted development as a core part of your engineering workflow — accelerating design exploration, code generation, testing, documentation, and problem-solving while maintaining appropriate validation and engineering rigor.
- Collaborate with product managers and business stakeholders to define requirements, scope, and priorities — and define success criteria for features before development begins so outcomes can be tracked and iterated on post-delivery.
- Champion data-driven feedback loops using observability, analytics, and user signals to validate that shipped capabilities are delivering expected value.
- Drive experimentation and innovation within the team — prototyping new approaches, evaluating emerging technologies, and championing ideas that improve how the team builds and delivers software.
- Provide technical leadership through design reviews, code reviews, mentoring, and architecture coaching to strengthen engineering quality and team effectiveness.
- Contribute to the long-term evolution of the team's platform and technical strategy, evaluating against industry trends and evolving user needs, and recommending improvements that advance both technical excellence and product capability.

## EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Business, or equivalent, relevant work experience.
- 7+ years of experience demonstrating strong understanding of object-oriented design and development principles. Preferred experience with Microsoft .NET/C#. Working knowledge of Python a plus.
- Active practitioner of AI-assisted engineering across the full development lifecycle, not just code generation — including design, testing, documentation, and problem-solving.
- Working knowledge and experience working in Agile development environments with strong engineering principles required.
- Experience with Continuous Integration/Deployment tools such as Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions.
- Understanding of relational, non-relational, and unstructured database design and development using platforms such as SQL Azure, Microsoft SQL Server, NoSQL solutions and other high-powered data platforms is a plus.
- Demonstrated experience with automated unit and acceptance level testing. Experience working in a TDD environment is a strong plus.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to frame technical trade-offs in terms of business value.

In terms of cultural fit, the successful candidate will be self-motivated and energized by working amongst a group of thoughtful, smart, fast-paced, and successful colleagues. The successful candidate will enjoy being a part of an organization focused on excellence and will be a naturally collaborative individual who enjoys interacting with individuals at all levels. Additionally, the successful candidate will be a strong team player with a proactive approach and the ability to take initiative with discretion and judgment. Actual base salary may vary based on factors such as individual's experience, skills, and qualifications for the role.  Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on factors such as individual, team, and company performance as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

## CHICAGO ANNUAL PAY RANGE

$145,000—$180,000 USD

## ABOUT THE FIRM

GCM Grosvenor (Nasdaq: GCMG) is a global alternative asset management solutions provider with approximately $97 billion in assets under management across private equity, infrastructure, real estate, credit, and absolute return investment strategies.

The firm has specialized in alternatives for more than 54 years and has a diverse, engaged team of approximately 560 professionals serving a global client base. Eligible employees can elect to participate in comprehensive healthcare coverage (including medical, dental, vision and life insurance), flexible spending accounts, and the employer sponsored retirement plan.  Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off, parental leave, short-term and long-term disability, as well as other care/wellness programs.

The firm is headquartered in Chicago, with offices in New York, Toronto, London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Seoul, and Sydney. For more information, visit: [gcmgrosvenor.com](https://www.gcmgrosvenor.com).

## EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D/V

## About GCM Grosvenor

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: GCM Grosvenor is a global alternative investment management firm providing customized investment solutions across private equity, infrastructure, real estate, credit, and absolute return strategies.
- **Entity Type**: Public (Nasdaq ticker: GCMG)
- **Headquarters**: Chicago, Illinois, United States
- **Founded**: 1971
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (founded as Grosvenor Capital Management)

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Alternative Investment Management, Asset Management, Financial Services
- Target customers: Institutional investors (pension funds, endowments, foundations), family offices, and individual investors
- Mission or purpose statement: To deliver innovative, tailored, and diversified investment solutions to clients globally, leveraging over 50 years of alternative investing expertise and an open-architecture platform.

## Products & Services
- **Private Equity**: Multi-manager portfolios, co-investments, and customized separate accounts across private equity strategies. ($19B AUM)
- **Infrastructure**: Direct and fund investments in infrastructure assets globally. ($7B AUM)
- **Real Estate**: Private real estate investment strategies and portfolios. ($27B AUM)
- **Credit**: Credit-focused alternative investment strategies. ($17B AUM)
- **Absolute Return Strategies**: Hedge fund portfolios and customized hedge fund solutions. ($33B AUM)

The firm operates on an open-architecture platform, providing access to strategies, sectors, and geographies worldwide.
*Source: [gcmgrosvenor.com](https://www.gcmgrosvenor.com/)*

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (ticker GCMG, at $91B AUM as of March 31, 2026, with total AUM across all strategies: $91B)
- **Key Metric**: $91B in assets under management (AUM) as of March 31, 2026, with $33B in Absolute Return, $27B in Real Estate, $19B in Private Equity, $17B in Credit, and $7B in Infrastructure.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Serves many of the world’s largest and most sophisticated institutional and individual investors. Partners with clients globally across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific.
- **Growth Signals**: 50+ years in business; global expansion with offices in Chicago, New York, London, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Seoul, Toronto, Frankfurt, and Sydney (added Toronto, Frankfurt in 2021; Sydney in 2023). Listed on Nasdaq in 2014. Ranked #1 in the Major Employers category on Pensions & Investments’ 2025 Best Places to Work in Money Management list.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Longevity & Track Record**: 50+ years in the alternative investment industry, providing deep expertise across all major alternative asset classes.
- **Open-Architecture Platform**: A multi-manager, multi-strategy approach allowing tailored, diversified solutions for clients – unlike single-manager funds.
- **Global Scale & Presence**: Teams in key financial markets worldwide (Chicago, New York, London, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Seoul, Toronto, Frankfurt, Sydney) enable access to opportunities globally.
- **Innovation Pioneer**: Among the first to deliver customized hedge fund portfolios (1996) and private equity multi-manager portfolios (1999).
- **Client-First Culture**: Deep relationships and flexible, tailored solutions for each client’s unique goals.

## Strategic Focus
- Continued global expansion and deepening of presence in key markets (recent additions: Toronto, Frankfurt, Sydney).
- Delivering tailored, innovative investment solutions across the full spectrum of alternative investments.
- Investing responsibly and aligning approach with client objectives for long-term results.
- Attracting and retaining top talent through a strong culture of belonging, professional development, and social impact.

## Why Work Here
- **Award-Winning Workplace**: Ranked #1 in the Major Employers category on Pensions & Investments’ 2025 Best Places to Work in Money Management list.
- **Culture of Belonging**: Emphasizes diverse perspectives, equity, and intention to drive innovation and collaboration. Employee Resource Groups are active.
- **Comprehensive Benefits**: Generous medical, dental, vision, disability insurance; monthly wellness subsidy; paid time off, paid volunteer day, and paid parental leave; retirement benefit plans; employee assistance programs.
- **Career Development**: Summer internship and full-time analyst programs for early careers; dedicated mentorship and comprehensive training. Experienced professionals have opportunities to contribute to the firm’s long-term success while advancing their own careers.
- **Social Impact**: A decades-long tradition of community support, using time, talent, and resources to make a meaningful difference.
- **Work/Office Policy**: Positions are listed across various offices (Chicago, New York, London). Hybrid/remote policy not explicitly stated for all roles but in-office presence is likely standard for investment and client-facing roles.
- **Notable Perks/Engineering Culture**: Technology team is growing (hiring for Senior Software Engineer, Cybersecurity Engineer, IT Service Desk Manager). The firm has a "strong technology focus" within a dynamic alternative investments firm.

## Sources
1. [GCM Grosvenor Website (Overview)](https://www.gcmgrosvenor.com/)
2. [GCM Grosvenor Careers Page](https://www.gcmgrosvenor.com/careers/)
3. [GCM Grosvenor Who We Are](https://www.gcmgrosvenor.com/who-we-are/)
4. [GCM Grosvenor Open Positions (Greenhouse)](https://boards.greenhouse.io/gcmgrosvenor)
5. [GCM Grosvenor Job Application (Senior Software Engineer)](https://www.gcmgrosvenor.com/job-application/?gh_jid=7685550003)
6. [GCM Grosvenor Job Application (Infrastructure Investments Analyst - London)](https://www.gcmgrosvenor.com/job-application/?gh_jid=7761842003)

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