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Freelance Algorithmic Trading Software Developer Jobs in Madison, WI

Ametek

Senior Software Engineer

Madison, WI · On-site

$123K - $162K/yr

The Senior Software Engineer acts as a recognized technical expert and a reference for complex ... Build and enhance scientific analysis algorithms with a focus on accuracy, performance, and ...

CyberCoders

Sr. Software Engineer

Madison, WI · Remote

$155K - $165K/yr

We are a 90 year-old, owned by a publicly traded global company with over 17,000 employees. We do ... Algorithm Implementation * Image Process/Reconstruction (bonus!) Benefits What's In It for You: Up ...

Ametek

Senior Software Engineer

Madison, WI · On-site

$123K - $162K/yr

The Senior Software Engineer acts as a recognized technical expert and a reference for complex ... Build and enhance scientific analysis algorithms with a focus on accuracy, performance, and ...

Dellfor Technologies

senior .net developer

Madison, WI

$55.50 - $70.50/hr

Company Description Dellfor Technologies is founded by software professionals with fresh approach ... Computer Science, DataStructures, Algorithms, Memory Management * Strong understanding of OOP and ...

Varsity Tutors

Java Tutor

Madison, WI · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Skilled at breaking down class design, inheritance hierarchies, and algorithm implementation in ... software engineering. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive Instruction: Familiar with Java curricula ...

EndoSec LLC

FPGA Engineer

Madison, WI · On-site

$131K - $168K/yr

Hardware/Software Design: Work closely with other engineers to integrate FPGA designs with ... algorithms and experience implementation mathematical algorithms in hardware - Experience in ...

Varsity Tutors

Computer Programming Tutor

Madison, WI · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Skilled at teaching problem decomposition, algorithm design, and code implementation across ... foundational software development skills. * Effective Teaching Methods: Ability to identify ...

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As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance algorithmic trading software developer in Madison, WI is $112,698.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,700.00 and $131,000.00 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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Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

Ametek

Madison, WI • On-site

$123K - $162K/yr

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Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

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Job description


The Senior Software Engineer acts as a recognized technical expert and a reference for complex software components. The Senior Software Engineer contributes through deep technical expertise, handson development, and technical guidance, without direct people management responsibilities. In this role, the individual will design and develop AP Suite software for reconstruction and analysis of Atom Probe Tomography (APT) data, while providing technical leadership for key components of the platform.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Architecture

  • Provide architectural direction for key AP Suite components (reconstruction pipelines, data models, analysis workflows)
  • Act as a technical expert and reference for complex software components
  • Guide design decisions to ensure scalable and robust solutions

Software Development

  • Design, develop, and maintain Windows desktop applications for large 3D atom probe datasets
  • Build and enhance scientific analysis algorithms with a focus on accuracy, performance, and usability
  • Develop high-performance solutions using multithreading and efficient memory management

Sustaining Engineering & Optimization

  • Lead defect analysis, refactoring, and modernization of existing software
  • Drive performance improvements across algorithms and data pipelines

Collaboration & Support

  • Collaborate with scientists, service teams, customers, and third parties to deliver production-ready software
  • Provide technical troubleshooting and guidance to cross-functional teams
  • Mentor and guide other engineers as needed

Requirements

Education & Professional Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 8+ years of professional software development experience with increasing responsibility
  • Experience working in collaborative development environments (source control, CI/CD, testing, documentation)
  • Strong experience developing Windows desktop applications

Technical Experience

  • Experience designing and maintaining complex Windows desktop applications using C#, C++, or similar languages
  • Strong background in .NET desktop development (WPF, MVVM) and data access (Entity Framework)
  • Familiarity with modern development practices (source control, Agile, Clean Code, continuous integration)
  • Experience developing or implementing 3D data analysis algorithms in scientific or engineering domains
  • Ability to build performance-critical, multithreaded applications handling large datasets
  • Experience designing user interfaces for technical or scientific users
  • Ability to quickly learn and apply complex domain knowledge
  • Experience owning components across releases and contributing to design and mentoring is a plus

Soft Skills

  • Ability to work independently with strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills
  • Strong focus on quality and pride in delivering results

About Us:

CAMECA is a world leader in the design and manufacture of scientific instruments for elemental and isotopic microanalysis. CAMECA is a business unit of AMETEK, Inc., with offices located in Paris, France, and Madison, WI. CAMECA is committed to continuously broadening our product offerings and expanding the range of applications each instrument and technique can address through sustained, long-term R&D investments and close collaborations with leading academic research units. Today, our products serve a broad range of laboratory and process control applications in end markets that include semiconductor, nanoscience, environment, geology, nuclear, and material sciences. 

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