Software Engineering & Development, MD

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a Software Engineering & Development, MD reporting directly to Software Engineering & Development, SVP/SMD. You will lead engineering teams focused on data and analytics services delivery for State Street Investment Services Technology, bringing a strong track record of technology project execution, ability to drive solutions architecture, hands-on expertise across analysis, design, and development, and the creativity and self-motivation required to deliver mission‑critical initiatives.

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Investment Services Technology / Data Services Technology, a function that is vital to the company as it sits at the intersection of client value, operational efficiency, and long‑term differentiation in an increasingly data‑driven asset servicing market.

What you will be responsible for

As a Software Engineering & Development, MD, you will:

• Have accountability and ownership for Data Services & Analytics platforms
• Lead the solutions design process with business, clients, technologists, enterprise architecture, and vendor teams.
• Mentor a global team of engineers
• Oversee large projects and technology releases, ensuring quality and resiliency
• Drive issue management, root cause analysis and remediation
• Manage communications with business and client stakeholders
• Ensure high resilience, availability, business continuity, and consistently improve the risk posture and reduce technical debt of the applications.
• Cultivate robust partnerships with tech and business leaders
• Manage execution within Platform Budget

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

• Proven expertise across application development and maintenance in both on‑prem and cloud ecosystems
• Strong capability in designing and solutioning complex services, systems, and scalable data platforms
• Experience in identifying and managing Risk and building Resilient platforms
• Experience delivering financial reporting and regulatory initiatives, with solid understanding of capital markets and securities concepts
• Demonstrated leadership in SDLC execution, cost estimation, delivery planning, financial management, and cross‑functional collaboration to ensure on‑time outcomes

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. degree in computer science or related field
• 15+ years of experience delivering and managing enterprise business solutions, with 10+ years leading data and analytics engineering teams

Additional requirements

• Experience with public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience with vendor engagement and management.
• Experience supporting production systems in a highly regulated environment.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and partner effectively across business, product, operations, and technology teams
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities and align teams to shared outcomes
• Results‑oriented leader with a bias for action, accountability, and delivering measurable business impact
• Comfort operating in ambiguity, adapting quickly to evolving business needs and technology landscapes
• Commitment to continuous improvement, talent development, and fostering a culture of learning and innovation

Work Requirement

• In office 4 days a week
• 9am to 5pm

Salary Range:

$170,000 - $282,500 Annual

The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.

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About State Street

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most.