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. POSITION SUMMARY We are looking for a skilled Full-Stack Software Engineer to join our Platform Engineering team. In this role, you will build and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure platform services that empower engineering teams to develop, deploy, and operate applications efficiently. You will work across infrastructure, cloud platforms, and application layers, with a strong focus on automation, system design, and AI-enabled capabilities. We are operating in a 4-day in office, 1-day flexible work arrangement. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES •    Design, build, and maintain core platform services and internal developer tooling •    Develop backend services and automation using Python and Java •    Design and implement scalable, fault-tolerant systems following strong system design principles •    Manage and provision infrastructure using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) best practices •    Build and operate cloud-native solutions on AWS, GCP, or Azure (at least one required) •    Integrate and support AI-driven services and workflows within the platform •    Work with MCP (Model Context Protocol) or similar AI/platform integration frameworks •    Collaborate with application, DevOps, and security teams to improve platform reliability and developer experience •    Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize platform performance and cost •    Contribute to architectural decisions, technical standards, and best practices QUALIFICATIONS •    4 to 8 years of relevant experience •    Strong experience with Python and Java in production environments •    Hands-on experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code •    Solid understanding of system design, distributed systems, and cloud-native architectures •    Experience with at least one major cloud provider: AWS, GCP, or Azure •    Familiarity with AI concepts, services, or integrations in modern software platforms •    Experience or working knowledge of MCP (Model Context Protocol) or similar AI integration patterns •    Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and modern DevOps practices •    Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS •    Experience building internal platforms or developer tooling •    Knowledge of Kubernetes and service orchestration •    Exposure to multi-cloud or hybrid-cloud environments •    Experience with observability tools (logging, monitoring, tracing) •    Background in security best practices for cloud platforms KKR is an equal opportunity employer.  Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law. KKR will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email Benefits@kkr.com. Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.kkr.com/careers because of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to Benefits@kkr.com. Only emails left for this purpose will be returned. Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. This notice applies only to applicants and employees who work or will work in Massachusetts, in accordance with applicable state law.