Lead Software Engineer –Hybrid Baltimore, MD

At T. Rowe Price, we identify and actively invest in opportunities to help people thrive in an evolving world. As a premier global asset management organization with more than 85 years of experience, we provide investment solutions and a broad range of equity, fixed income, and multi-asset capabilities to individuals, advisors, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors. We take an active, independent approach to investing, offering our dynamic perspective and meaningful partnership so our clients can feel more confident.

We believe doing the right thing for our clients and our associates is good business. With a career at the firm, you can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in your community. You’ll enjoy resources to support your career path, as well as compensation, benefits, and flexibility to enrich your life. Here, you’ll find a collaborative culture that respects and values differences and colleagues who share a spirit of generosity.

* Engage directly with business stakeholders to thoroughly understand organizational needs, strategic priorities, and evolving market demands.
* Make informed technology decisions that align with the firm’s long-term strategy, organizational objectives, and fiscal responsibility.
* Leverage deep business knowledge to translate complex requirements into robust, scalable technology solutions that drive measurable business value.
* BS or MS in Computer Science or a related technical field (or equivalent experience), with 8+ years of progressive professional development experience in object-oriented languages (such as Java, Python, or JavaScript), including demonstrated leadership of engineering teams.
* Extensive hands-on expertise in architecting and delivering cloud-native solutions using AWS or Azure, containerized microservices, and agent frameworks.
* Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to guide teams through complex technical challenges.
* Able to communicate with and influence both business stakeholders and technical teams.
* Demonstrated commitment to engineering excellence through setting and upholding standards for automated testing, code reviews, and continuous delivery.
* Results-oriented leader with a passion for mentoring others, fostering innovation, and staying at the forefront of emerging technologies.
* Experience owning RAG retrieval systems, vector databases, or MCP servers.
* Solid understanding of financial markets and financial instruments.

Placement within the range provided above is based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills for the role.  Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package.  Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance.

We value your goals and needs, at work and in life. As an associate, you’ll be supported with resources, benefits, and work-life balance so you can thrive in ways that matter to you.
Featured employee benefits to enrich your life:
Competitive compensation  Health and wellness benefits, including online therapy  Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefits
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