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Quanta Search

Algo Trading C++ developer

Manhattan, NY

$53.50 - $72.25/hr

Our client, a successful prop trading firm, is looking to add an experienced Software Engineer to ... Algorithmic trading system development experience strongly preferred Should have worked extensively ...

TransMarket Group

Senior Algorithmic Trader

Chicago, IL · On-site

Minimum five (5) years of work experience in the trading industry * Programming proficiency and ... Passion for math and software applied to markets and trading * Expert understanding of computing ...

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As of Jun 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance algorithmic trading software developer in the United States is $111,845.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,000.00 and $130,000.00 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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Infographic showing various Freelance Algorithmic Trading Software Developer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 2% Internship, 80% Full Time, 2% Part Time, 13% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 77% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 21% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,845 per year, or $53.8 per hour.

Low Latency Multi-Asset Algorithmic Trading Quant Developer

Quanta Search

New York, NY

Other

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Our client is one of world's leading providers of advisory and capital market services and the premier provider of liquidity to corporations, governments, and institutions. In the world's key financial centers, we partner with our clients to deliver innovative financial solutions that help them achieve their strategic and financial goals. Within the firm, the Quantitative Modeling and Analytics team provides models, analytics, and quantitative support to the fx, rates, credit, and commodities business units to enable them to achieve these goals.

Due to continuing business growth, they are looking to hire an individual to join the algorithmic quantitative analytics team within the QMA group. This individual will be responsible for a range of tasks including

  • Work with senior trading, quant / quant dev, business, and technology management to drive the continued growth of the eTrading business across all foreign exchange, fixed income, and interest rate products
  • Develop and support pricing, hedging and algorithm trading models and software for electronic trading in fixed income, foreign exchange and interest rate markets
  • Develop tools and perform analysis of electronic trading and markets in areas such as liquidity, market structure, profit and loss, and transaction cost analysis
  • Maintain strong knowledge of current markets, technologies, vendors, trends and innovations and adapt the technology and analytics approaches as appropriate
  • Partner with other areas including technology, risk management, and compliance to deploy new or enhanced models and components to production

The successful candidate will demonstrate skills in multiple distinct areas including

  • 5+ years of experience in developing electronic and algorithmic trading models and tooling
  • Superior software skills in Java and Python, experience with time-series databases (e.g. kdb) is an advantage
  • Demonstrated experience in hands-on development and deployment of major components into production trading systems
  • Good understanding of complex event processing, low latency and low/zero GC development
  • Superior analysis and debugging skills in support of active production trading operations
  • Strong knowledge of electronic and algorithmic trading markets and products in both fixed income and foreign exchange
  • Commercially oriented with a pragmatic approach to project development and delivery
  • Outstanding communication and team-working skills
  • Ability to work in a high-pressure environment with tight deadlines

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