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Itransition Group

NY · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

You will work at the intersection of quantitative research, machine learning, and real-world trading constraints, contributing to alpha generation and risk modeling. office remote Poland Requirements ...

Susquehanna

Work side-by-side with our Machine Learning team on real, impactful problems in quantitative trading and finance, bridging the gap between cutting-edge ML research and practical implementation

MSCI Inc

Machine Learning Researcher

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

Strong interest in quantitative finance * Expert programming skills * Publication record in machine learning or quantitative finance (preferred) * Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to ...

Jobgether

$70 - $100/hr

Our partner is looking for a Machine Learning (ML) AI Task Auditor - Freelance AI Trainer Project based in Netherlands. This freelance opportunity is designed for experienced Machine Learning ...

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Aston Carter

Machine Learning Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$125/hr

Quantitative research experience, including rigorous analytical design and interpretation. * Experience as a Machine Learning Engineer, Data Scientist, or Applied AI professional contributing to ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance machine learning quant in the United States is $47.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Machine Learning Quant vs Freelance Data Scientist?

AspectFreelance Machine Learning QuantFreelance Data Scientist
CredentialsStrong background in quantitative finance, mathematics, and machine learningBackground in statistics, data analysis, and programming; often less finance-specific
Work EnvironmentFinancial firms, hedge funds, or independent consulting in financeVarious industries including tech, healthcare, marketing, and finance
Industry UsagePrimarily in finance and trading

Freelance Machine Learning Quants focus on applying machine learning techniques to financial markets, often working with trading strategies and risk models. Freelance Data Scientists have a broader scope, working across multiple industries to analyze data, build predictive models, and generate insights. While both roles require strong technical skills, the finance-specific knowledge distinguishes the Freelance Machine Learning Quant from the Freelance Data Scientist.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Machine Learning Quant job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,230 per year, or $47.7 per hour.

Machine Learning Quantitative Researcher - Work From Home

Chicago, IL • On-site, Remote

Next Step Systems
IT Services • 11 - 50 employees
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Full-time

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Machine Learning Quantitative Researcher - Work From Home
We are currently looking for a Machine Learning Quantitative Researcher for a great opportunity. The company participates in a wide variety of marketplaces including global futures, equities, commodities, options, fixed income, and cryptocurrencies. Their culture emphasizes teamwork and focuses on continuous integration and test-driven development. This position is 100% Remote.
Machine Learning Quantitative Researcher Responsibilities:
We are seeking a talented and self-motivated Quantitative Researcher to join a growing data science efforts.
You will work in a collaborative team with the potential to deliver significant contributions through data-driven insights and by providing high-quality research tools enabling reproducible and well-tested research to take place across the firm.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and enhancing our python data science tools and frameworks. This includes working collaboratively with multiple trading teams, conducting alpha research, identifying new trading opportunities, and monitoring models in production.
Machine Learning Quantitative Researcher Qualifications:
- Bachelor's in mathematics, physics, computer science, or a related quantitative field with at least 4 years of relevant work experience or a Masters/PhD in mathematics, physics, computer science, or a related quantitative field with at least 2 years of relevant work experience.
- Strong GPA (3.5 or higher).
- Strong knowledge of probability, statistics, and machine learning for time-series data.
- Excellent programming skills in Python (C++ familiarity is a plus).
- Experience with software engineering best practices including TDD and CI/CD.
- Experience with distributed computing.
- Prior experience developing on a Linux stack.
- Effective prioritization while being mindful of long-term objectives.
- Able to take ownership of projects in a fast-paced collaborative environment.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Outstanding communication skills to collaborate with different stakeholders across multiple geographical locations.
Machine Learning Quantitative Researcher Preferred Experience
- Practical experience applying machine learning techniques for trading applications.
- Experience with high-performance computing (HPC) environments such as SLURM.
- Experience with orchestration and containerization tools (e.g. Singularity, Docker, Airflow, Prefect, etc.).
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, health savings account, life insurance policy, short-term/long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program, etc.
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