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How much do algorithmic engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for algorithmic engineer in New York is $122,129.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,100.00 and $145,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Algorithmic Engineer vs Data Scientist?

AspectAlgorithmic EngineerData Scientist
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields; programming skillsBachelor's or Master's in Data Science, Statistics, or related fields; strong analytical skills
Work EnvironmentDevelops algorithms for software, hardware, or embedded systems; often in tech or finance industriesAnalyzes data to extract insights; works in tech, finance, healthcare, and more
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, finance firms, R&D departmentsTech companies, consulting firms, research institutions

While both roles require strong programming and analytical skills, Algorithmic Engineers focus on designing and implementing algorithms for systems and applications, whereas Data Scientists analyze data to inform business decisions. The roles often overlap in tech environments but serve different primary functions.

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C++ Quantitative Developer, Algorithmic Execution

C++ Quantitative Developer, Algorithmic Execution

WorldQuant

New York, NY • Hybrid

$160K - $200K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago


Job description

The Role:

The Quantitative Execution Services team is seeking an Execution Algorithm Developer to further improve the architecture of WorldQuant's execution platform across a variety of cash and derivative products. You will be responsible for leading, building and maintaining the algorithm and SOR frameworks, including the short-term predictive models that drive our investment process on our innovative infrastructure with the goal of optimizing trading efficiency.

What You'll Bring:
  • Excellent C++ skills on a Linux platform, preferably with experience in low-latency programming
  • Experience in designing, implementing electronic algorithmic trading system, for purpose such as execution, market making, or high-frequency trading
  • Knowledge of market-microstructure and experience in market data (L1/2/3), for cash equity or other markets
  • Experience with predictive signal research and/or implementation
  • Strong skills in Python and databases
  • Experience with Smart Order Routing (SOR) and comprehensive knowledge of liquidity pools preferred

Our Benefits:

  • Core Benefits: Fully paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents, flexible spending account, 401k, fully paid parental leave, generous PTO (paid time off) that consists of:
    • twenty vacation days that are pro-rated based on the employee's start date, at an accrual of 1.67 days per month,
    • three personal days, and
    • ten sick days.
  • Perks: Employee discounts for gym memberships, wellness activities, healthy snacks, casual dress code
  • Training: learning and development courses, speakers, team-building off-site
  • Employee resource groups
Pay Transparency:

WorldQuant is a total compensation organization where you will be eligible for a base salary, discretionary performance bonus, and benefits.

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state.  We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on job function and level, benchmarked against similar stage organizations.  When finalizing an offer, we will take into consideration an individual's experience level and the qualifications they bring to the role to formulate a competitive total compensation package.

The Base Pay Range For This Position Is $160,000 - $200,000 USD.

At WorldQuant, we are committed to providing candidates with all necessary information in compliance with pay transparency laws.  If you believe any required details are missing from this job posting, please notify us at WQHR_US@WorldQuant.com, and we will address your concerns promptly.