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Quant Developer Contract Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

This is a 12 month contract opportunity. AI/ML Engineers at our client play a pivotal role in the ... D. in engineering, computer science, health science, or a related analytical/quantitative field

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SQL developer

Minneapolis, MN ยท On-site

$80K/yr

Strong quantitative, analytical, problem solving, organizational, communication and interpersonal ... Contract Salary: $80,000.00 /year Required education: * Bachelor's Required experience: * Developer ...

Transmission Engineer

Minneapolis, MN ยท On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

Compile information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for ... Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment ...

Compile information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for ... Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment ...

College Math Tutor

Edina, MN ยท Remote

$40/hr

... programming, and mathematical modeling. Ability to explain quantitative reasoning, set theory ... Varsity Tutors does not contract in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New ...

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Quant Developer Contract information

What is the difference between Quant Developer Contract vs Quant Analyst?

AspectQuant Developer ContractQuant Analyst
Required CredentialsTypically requires a degree in finance, mathematics, or computer science; programming skills in Python, C++, or JavaUsually requires a degree in finance, economics, or mathematics; strong analytical and modeling skills
Work EnvironmentProject-based, short-term contracts, often in trading firms or hedge fundsFull-time, ongoing roles within financial institutions or asset management firms
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, and financial technology companiesWidely used in investment banks, asset managers, and financial consulting firms

In summary, Quant Developer Contract roles focus on developing and implementing trading algorithms on a temporary basis, requiring strong programming skills. Quant Analysts typically perform ongoing quantitative research and modeling in a full-time capacity. Both roles share similar educational backgrounds but differ mainly in employment type and work environment.

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Infographic showing various Quant Developer Contract job openings in Minnesota as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 90% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution.
Development Engineer/LEAD MACHINE LEARNING ENGINEER

Development Engineer/LEAD MACHINE LEARNING ENGINEER

UrBench

Minneapolis, MN โ€ข On-site

$65 - $70/hr

Contractor

Posted 23 days ago


Job description

Local candidates only
Must have local project in recent/Local DL copy
Overall 7+ years of exp
Visa - OPT/CPT/H4 EAD/Gc EAD/L2 EAD/USC/GC only
Rate - $65-70/hr W2 + $7 referral, open for higher rate based on their exp.
Client - TARGET
Location - Minneapolis, MN - Hybrid 2 days onsite
Role - Development Engineer/LEAD MACHINE LEARNING ENGINEER
Duration - 6-12 months contract with long term extension
Must Have:
Kaftka
Machine Learning
Machine Learning Development
Python, Pyspark or Scala
SPARK
Nice to Have:
Java
AS A LEAD MACHINE LEARNING ENGINEER
About Us:
Join our global in-house Tech and Data Sciences team
As Lead Machine Learning Engineer, you will join a Data Sciences team responsible for creating personalized recommendations on Target.com and the Target App. You will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and optimizing production machine learning solutions. We will also expect you to understand best practice software design, participate in code reviews, and create a maintainable well-tested codebase with relevant documentation. At an organizational level, you will conduct training sessions, present work to technical and non-technical peers/leaders, build knowledge on business priorities/strategic goals and leverage this knowledge while building requirements and solutions for each business need.
Core responsibilities of this job are articulated within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.
Qualifications:
  • 4-year degree in Quantitative disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) or equivalent experience
  • MS in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Physics or equivalent work or industry experience
  • 5 plus years' experience in end-to-end Machine Learning application development, including data pipelining, model optimization, deployment, and API design
  • Highly proficient programming in Python and either PySpark or Scala
  • Experience with ML frameworks such as Pytorch, TensorFlow, xgboost, sklearn, and ONNX
  • Experience with one or more cloud ML services such as Vertex AI/Azure ML/Sagemaker
  • Experience using distributed training frameworks like Spark/Ray/TensorFlow Distribute
  • Experience with serving frameworks such as TorchServe/TensorFlow Serving/FastAPI
  • Good understanding of Big Data tech, specifically Kafka, Spark
  • Experience creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for automated model deployment and testing
  • Work in partnership with data scientists, software engineers and product managers to understand the business requirements and translate to machine learning solutions at scale
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly tell data driven stories through appropriate visualizations, graphs, and narratives
  • Self-driven and results oriented; able to meet tight timelines
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across global team
  • Experience in mentoring the junior team members ML skillset and career development
Nice to Have:
  • PhD in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Physics or related quantitative field
  • Proficiency in Java
  • This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on ***'s needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member's core role will need to be performed both onsite at the *** HQ location the role is assigned to and virtually, depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by ***.
  • Onsite 1 day a week at minimum. Sometimes teams may require up to 3 days and full Core Weeks attendance.

UrBench is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, status as a parent, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics as defined by federal, state or local laws.


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Nurturing Excellence in the USA Since 2000 Hello, fellow explorer! Welcome to UrBench, where American excellence and expertise have been thriving since 2000. Get ready for a journey beyond the ordinary, because we're not your typical recruitment and staffing company. We're more like the architects of achievement, the conductors of compatibility, and the champions of collaboration right here in the States. Our High Skilled Team Players UrBench's adept team forge success by linking talent and opportunities with integrity and innovation. They empower individuals and organizations, propelling our mission forward. Our Expertise & Skills to All Business Because we're not just another company โ€“ we're your backstage pass to success, deeply rooted in the heart of the USA. With us, you're not a client; you're a collaborator, a co-pilot, and a fellow visionary in the quest for greatness on American soil. From tech revolutions to industry shifts, we've been here, shaping the landscape and creating success stories. Let's embark on this journey together, crafting history, one exceptional partnership at a time.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

1 - 10 Employees

Headquarters location

Austin, TX, US