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Contract Hedge Fund Software Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

... hedge fund industry. Our client offers a competitive package with a base salary, bonus, and full ... Seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer with experience in design, development, and support of ...

Software Engineer

New York, NY · On-site +1

$100K - $150K/yr

... hedge fund industry. Our client offers a competitive package with a base salary, bonus, and full ... Seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer with experience in design, development, and support of ...

Java Engineer

Cary, NC · On-site

$52.75 - $72.25/hr

Java Developer - Front Office Team (Hedge Fund) We are seeking a highly skilled Java Developer to ... Design and develop high-performance and scalable software solutions for the Hedge Fund's trading ...

Tax Seniors focus on tax compliance and some compliance review of hedge fund, private equity ... Experience with fund accounting/tax software (Advent Geneva, NTAS CCH, FastTax) a plus * Strong ...

TAX SENIOR - HEDGE FUND PRACTICE

New York, NY · On-site

$89K - $110K/yr

Tax Seniors focus on tax compliance and some compliance review of hedge fund, private equity ... Experience with fund accounting/tax software (Advent Geneva, NTAS CCH, FastTax) a plus * Strong ...

TAX SENIOR - HEDGE FUND PRACTICE

Greenwich, CT · On-site

$91K - $113K/yr

Tax Seniors focus on tax compliance and some compliance review of hedge fund, private equity ... Experience with fund accounting/tax software (Advent Geneva, NTAS CCH, FastTax) a plus * Strong ...

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How much do contract hedge fund software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract hedge fund software engineer in the United States is $147,524.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $120,000.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Hedge Fund Software Engineer vs Contract Quantitative Analyst?

AspectContract Hedge Fund Software EngineerContract Quantitative Analyst
Required CredentialsComputer Science degree, programming skills (Python, C++, Java)Mathematics, Statistics, or Financial Engineering degree
Work EnvironmentDeveloping trading systems, risk management tools in a finance settingBuilding models, analyzing data, developing trading algorithms
Employer & Industry UsageHedge funds, asset management firms, financial technology companiesHedge funds, investment banks, proprietary trading firms

While both roles operate within the finance industry and require analytical skills, Contract Hedge Fund Software Engineers focus on developing software systems, whereas Contract Quantitative Analysts primarily develop mathematical models and trading algorithms. The roles often collaborate but differ in technical focus and daily tasks.

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Infographic showing various Contract Hedge Fund Software Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $147,524 per year, or $70.9 per hour.

Software Developer at Algorithmic Trading Hedge Fund Boston

Boston, MA • On-site

Domeyard LP
Finance and Insurance • 11 - 50 employees

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago


Job description

Job Summary:
Domeyard, LP is a quantitative hedge fund startup based in Boston, Massachusetts. They are seeking a Software Engineer to work on cutting-edge financial technologies, exploring areas such as distributed systems, concurrency, and data analysis.
Responsibilities:
• Explore the frontiers of computer science in areas such as distributed systems, concurrency, operating systems, networks, computer architecture, data analysis and UI design.
• Develop and iterate quickly; have access to every line of code and switch between many projects.
Qualifications:
Required:
• 5+ years of working experience in C/C++ in a UNIX environment.
• Demonstrated success in architecting low latency applications in C++.
Preferred:
• Strong knowledge of software design patterns and best practices.
• Experience with parallel and distributed computing.
• Interest in a career outside large tech or financial firms.
• Experience collaborating on large software projects.
• Knowledge of financial trading systems (feed handlers, OMS, order execution, binary/direct/prop feeds, or FIX engines).
Company:
Founded in 2012, Domeyard was a quantitative trading firm that employed a fully automated approach, extracting signals with mathematical models. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in Boston, USA, with a team of 11-50 employees. The company is currently Early Stage.