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Freelance Algorithmic Trading Software Developer Jobs in Boston, MA

Mitre

Senior Software Developer, Data Analytics

Bedford, MA · On-site

$57.25 - $75.75/hr

Join the MITRE Data Analytics team where you will provide software development, algorithm ... Experience with the Map Reduce programming model and technologies such as Hadoop, Hive, and Pig is ...

Samprasoft

Technologist - Fixed Income

Boston, MA · On-site

... trading solutions. * Collaborate with software development and QA team in the engineering of ... Direct experience working with trading systems and an understanding of program and algorithmic ...

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How much do freelance algorithmic trading software developer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance algorithmic trading software developer in Boston, MA is $121,509.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $97,800.00 and $141,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Algorithmic Trading Software Developer vs Quantitative Analyst?

AspectFreelance Algorithmic Trading Software DeveloperQuantitative Analyst
CredentialsProgramming skills, trading platform knowledge, possibly certifications like CQFMathematics, statistics, finance degrees, certifications like CFA
Work EnvironmentIndependent, remote, project-basedOffice-based, team-oriented, financial institutions
Industry UsageDevelops trading algorithms for clients or own tradingAnalyzes financial data to inform trading strategies

While both roles involve quantitative skills and financial markets, Freelance Algorithmic Trading Software Developers focus on building and implementing trading algorithms independently, often working remotely. Quantitative Analysts typically analyze data within financial firms to develop trading strategies, often working in team environments. The roles overlap in technical skills but differ in scope and work setting.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Algorithmic Trading Software Developer job openings in Boston, MA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $121,509 per year, or $58.4 per hour.

Software Developer - Numerical Algorithms

COMSOL

Burlington, MA • On-site

$135K - $155K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

COMSOL, Inc. is seeking software developers to help build a numerical analysis group in its Burlington, MA office. The primary responsibilities of this position relate to the development of the main numerical methods in COMSOL Multiphysics® software and its add-on products. This involves developing methods for solving partial and ordinary differential equations and methods for optimization. You will work with analysis, specification, implementation in C++/Java, testing and documentation.
Requirements
  • Ph.D. in Numerical Analysis.
  • Excellent programming skills.

Meriting skills and experiences
  • Larger software projects.
  • Large scale computing with OpenMP or MPI.
  • Profiling and code optimization.
  • Design of user interface.
  • Design of interface towards numerical libraries.
  • Scientific machine learning.
  • Model order reduction.

COMSOL Offers
  • A challenging opportunity to expand your knowledge in a wide variety of application areas and to work on problems spanning multiple engineering fields.
  • Highly creative and qualified teams with a diversity of experience.
  • Great career opportunities at a fast-paced, high-tech software company.
  • Casual atmosphere in a spacious office, with free access to gym.

About COMSOL
COMSOL is the leading innovator of multiphysics simulation software. Our products are continuously pushing the boundaries of computer aided engineering and what it means to be simulation software. The COMSOL product family gives our users the ability to solve even the most sophisticated and challenging problems. Because we believe in presenting our platform in a manner that is both intuitive and flexible, it is natural and easy for these solutions to reach all stages of research and development, improving discovery and the bottom line. We are creating the tools that drive new breakthroughs in physics and engineering, and we love what we do.
COMSOL is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary range: $135k-$155k

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