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... Entry level individuals with a technical/engineering background to join our growing team in our ... Use of computer programs to complete processes, such as orders or quantitative take-offs ...

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... quantitative measurement of colorization quality, and the user interface 2. Work in WBC diff area ... Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Chemical, Quality, etc. Entry level to 3 yrs ...

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Salt Lake City, UT

... entry-level Associate Project Engineer for its PCI Salt Lake City operations based in Salt Lake ... Quantitative takeoffs for material ordering * Supporting the implementation of the job schedule

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Salt Lake City, UT

... entry-level Associate Project Engineer for its PCI Salt Lake City operations based in Salt Lake ... Quantitative takeoffs for material ordering * Supporting the implementation of the job schedule

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How much do entry level quant developer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level quant developer in the United States is $169,729.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $134,500.00 and $199,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Entry Level Quant Developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Entry Level Quant Developer, you need strong quantitative skills, programming proficiency (such as Python, C++, or Java), and a background in mathematics, statistics, or a related field. Familiarity with financial modeling tools, statistical analysis software, and version control systems like Git is often required. Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for collaborating with teams and translating complex data into actionable insights. These skills and qualities are essential for developing robust quantitative models and supporting data-driven decision-making in fast-paced financial environments.

What is the difference between Entry Level Quant Developer vs Quant Analyst?

AspectEntry Level Quant DeveloperQuant Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Math, CS, or Finance; programming skillsBachelor's or Master's in Finance, Economics, or Math; strong analytical skills
Work EnvironmentFinancial firms, hedge funds, trading desks; coding-focusedFinancial institutions, asset management; analysis and modeling
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in trading firms, hedge funds, investment banksPrevalent in asset management, hedge funds, banks

While both roles involve quantitative skills, Entry Level Quant Developers focus on coding and implementing trading algorithms, whereas Quant Analysts primarily analyze data and develop financial models. The roles often overlap but differ mainly in their core responsibilities and daily tasks.

What are some typical challenges faced by entry level quant developers when transitioning from academia to a professional finance environment?

Entry level quant developers often find the transition from academic settings to professional finance environments challenging due to the fast-paced nature of the industry and the need for effective collaboration with traders, analysts, and senior developers. In addition to applying their quantitative and programming skills, new hires must quickly adapt to production-level coding standards, version control systems, and the need for rigorous code reviews. Time-sensitive problem-solving and balancing multiple projects are common, making communication and prioritization essential skills. Proactively seeking mentorship and being open to feedback can significantly ease this transition and foster professional growth.

What are entry level quant developers?

Entry level quant developers are professionals who use mathematical models, programming, and data analysis to help financial institutions make trading decisions or manage risk. They typically work with large datasets and implement algorithms in programming languages like Python, C++, or Java. While entry level roles may focus more on coding and supporting senior quants, they provide a strong foundation in both finance and technology. These roles often require strong analytical skills, basic financial knowledge, and proficiency in at least one programming language.
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Infographic showing various Entry Level Quant Developer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 3% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $169,729 per year, or $81.6 per hour.

Software Engineer/Developer

Mackenzie Health Care

Wakefield, MA

Full-time

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Company Description

Company Description

Great talent is both rare and valued....... the ability to recognize great talent is even more rare!

One premise remains constant, even with the technological advances over the past half-century: It takes Tier-1 Leadership & Talent to build Strong, Successful Organizations! That's where Mackenzie comes in.

Mackenzie was founded in 1992 to grow strong LifeScience, Animal Science, HealthCare and Technology companies with their most important asset - Talent, and to become the preeminent consulting firm in our space. Those goals have been accomplished time and time again as Mackenzie has been recognized simultaneously and in consecutive years (Business Journal Book of lists) as the Mid-Atlantics top firm. Along the way we have completed thousands of searches from the Boardroom to the C-Suite, and from the Sales Field to the Scientific Bench on both the Business and Manufacturing sides of an organization. Mackenzie has expanded Start-ups and Conglomerates locally, regionally, and nationally and filled just about every position in the organizational matrix.

Job Description

Software Engineer/Developer

This company needs someone to fill their Quantitative Catastrophe Model Developer position that will plan, design, develop, test, and debug modeling applications and services using Python.  In this position, you will be responsible for helping to improve the application development process and ensuring adherence to the proper standards and process as well as participate in and guide modeling application architectural decisions.

You will be called upon to: work with other Modelers to covert complex business requirements into technical designs; assist in the planning and monitoring of critical modeling systems within the production environment, and work with other Modelers to develop in-house catastrophe models.  You will be expected to explain and or simplify highly complex concepts to others and management.

Other tasks include:

* Be responsible for software development, testing, and maintenance of the models within a catastrophe modeling application using Python (Numpy), C and SQL.

* Be able to assist in the definition of and compliance with technical architectural standards on application as well as services development.

* Be able to work either individually or in small groups with other developers and provide solutions where there may not be detailed requirements.

* Understand the problems/aims, scope the requirements and design and implement the solution in an agile development environment.

Qualifications

* Numerate Bachelor's Degree (e.g. Mathematics, Physics, Engineering) or equivalent experience in Mathematics or Computer Science.

* A minimum of 3 years application development using Python and Numpy; alternatively prior experience working with in an object oriented language and extensive demonstrable experience with one of the following: MATLAB, R, S+ or Octave. An equivalent language may also be acceptable.

 Abilities to include:

*Experience of working with matrixes and arrays/vectors.  (Understanding dimensional matrix operations and manipulations).

*Stochastic simulation experience (in the area of pricing financial instruments)

*Have SQL experience as well as an understanding of XML and XSLT processing and manipulation

Pluses for consideration would include:

Understanding of insurance principles.

Prior experience working with AIR, RMS or EQE models

Catastrophe simulations

Prior exposure to natural catastrophe hazard modeling

Additional Information

Salary:  95k +  DOE sorry, no sponsors at this time

Email:  [email protected]

www.MackenzieSearchGroup.com

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