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.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
This is an in-person internship based in Dublin, Ireland, commencing in January 2027 for a period of 6 to 9 months. You will work within the technology team as a Software Engineer for the duration of the internship and will attend an orientation providing an overview of KKR and alternative investments. You will contribute to real projects, attend educational and network-building programming, and have the opportunity to showcase your work to technology leaders. Interns are encouraged to leverage KKR's AI tools to accelerate their work, deepen their learning, and contribute fresh perspectives on how emerging technology can enhance the way we operate. Full-time offers may be extended in alignment with exceptional performance, subject to business headcount needs.
THE OPPORTUNITY
As part of our continued investment in Ireland, KKR is launching a Technology & Engineering Centre of Excellence in Dublin. This new hub will play a central role in building the world’s first technology platform engineered to manage over one trillion dollars in alternative AUM (assets under management.) Designed from the ground up for scale, security and speed, this is the infrastructure for the future of global finance. Areas of focus include investment technology, portfolio construction and management, liquidity solutions, risk analytics, and advanced data platforms
THE TECHNOLOGY FUNCTION
KKR's Technology organisation is a global group of passionate technologists and product managers, unified by a shared mission to deliver exceptional products and solutions that drive value for our stakeholders, clients, and investors. Our passion for technology and innovation fuels our commitment to creating high-quality, impactful solutions that address complex challenges and meet the evolving needs of our sophisticated businesses.
Teamwork is at the core of the organisation's success. We thrive on open collaboration and continuous learning, driving a culture that values diversity of thought and collective achievement. Our global footprint fosters the integration of a diverse set of ideas and viewpoints in product and solution delivery, allowing us to design more comprehensive solutions that are adaptable and scalable. We optimise for impact, prioritising and delivering solutions with excellence while remaining agile in response to the evolving needs of our businesses.
THE TEAMS
Investment Systems
The Investment Systems team engineers all aspects of the Investment Lifecycle across an array of asset classes: from deal sourcing and portfolio construction to risk management and monetisation. They design platforms that connect data, people, and insights across Private Equity, Credit, Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Capital Markets, enabling investment teams to make faster, smarter decisions at scale. Their mandate is to transform how KKR invests by engineering shared, data-driven platforms that replace fragmented legacy tools with integrated solutions that drive efficiency, transparency, and alpha generation.
Business Operations Systems
The Business Operations Systems team is comprised of Operations Systems and Enterprise Systems. It consolidates capabilities across five core domains: Operating Platform Services, which supports the firm's core operating platforms; Client Operations and lifecycle management across Asset Management and Insurance; Finance Technology, providing an integrated fund and corporate finance technology ecosystem; Human Capital & Employee Experience, driving HR platforms, workforce data, collaboration tools, and employee experiences; and Governance, Risk & Compliance Technology, supporting the Legal, Compliance, Risk, Audit, and Tax functions.
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS
- Currently attending a university in Ireland, the UK, or continental Europe with an outstanding academics, and available for a 6–9-month placement starting January 2027
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or a related technical field (undertaking a placement/internship year or a work-integrated master's)
- Eligible to work in Ireland on a full-time basis without the need for current visa sponsorship
- Proficiency with Java, Python, C/C++
- Curiosity about and openness to adopting emerging AI technologies in workflows
- Ability to critically evaluate AI-generated outputs for accuracy and relevance
- Effective prompt design and generating reliable results using generative AI tools
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to act both strategically and tactically with exceptional attention to detail
- Outstanding time management and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines
- Team-player who enjoys working in a collaborative and collegial environment and is willing to pitch in when needed
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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.