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Quant Developer Remote Jobs in Massachusetts (NOW HIRING)

$152K/yr

An experienced developer or engineer - SWE, data engineer, data analyst, DevOps/SRE, or quant - who ... Fully remote work, with live sessions scheduled within US afternoon and evening hours. * A digital ...

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Boston, MA ยท On-site +1

$133K - $175K/yr

... a related quantitative field. * Experience: * 5+ years of experience in Machine Learning ... Flexible working arrangements (remote or hybrid options available). * The opportunity to work on ...

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Boston, MA ยท On-site +1

$133K - $175K/yr

... a related quantitative field. * Experience: * 5+ years of experience in Machine Learning ... Flexible working arrangements (remote or hybrid options available). * The opportunity to work on ...

Senior Analyst, Product (Remote)

Boston, MA ยท On-site +1

$120K - $146K/yr

Partner with Product Managers and Engineers to quantify opportunities, define success metrics, and ... What You Have : * 3+ years of relevant quantitative or technical analysis experience, preferably in ...

GIS Analyst

Boston, MA ยท Remote

Perform GIS database development, qualitative/quantitative analysis, and mapping as a member of a ... engineering, and environmental applications #LI-Remote Skills / Qualifications Required: * 2 - 5 ...

Associate Claims Clinical/Care Advocacy

Waltham, MA ยท On-site +1

$19.25 - $26.25/hr

... remote applicants residing in states/locations under Eastern or Central Standard Time: Alabama ... This role will provide Subject Matter expertise on the local and state level programming and ...

... engineers to focus on higher-order problems. This is a fully remote position. The program runs ... quantitative field * Working proficiency in Python (pandas, numpy) and comfort with data ...

... engineers to focus on higher-order problems. This is a fully remote position. The program runs ... quantitative field * Working proficiency in Python (pandas, numpy) and comfort with data ...

Senior Analyst, Product (Remote)

Boston, MA ยท On-site +1

$120K - $146K/yr

Partner with Product Managers and Engineers to quantify opportunities, define success metrics, and ... What You Have : * 3+ years of relevant quantitative or technical analysis experience, preferably in ...

Senior Product Manager - Asset Insights

Boston, MA ยท On-site +1

$137K - $180K/yr

You partner with engineering leads to shape technical approach, manage cross-stage dependencies ... You are fluent in quantitative reasoning: you've built measurement frameworks, designed experiments ...

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Quant Developer Remote information

What is a quant developer?

Quant Developers, or quantitative developers, are specialized software engineers who design, build, and maintain complex financial models, trading algorithms, and analytical tools for financial institutions. They work closely with quantitative analysts (quants) to implement mathematical models into code, often using programming languages like Python, C++, or Java. When working remotely, Quant Developers collaborate with teams via digital communication tools and are responsible for ensuring code quality and optimizing performance to support trading and risk management strategies.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a quant developer in a remote setting?

To thrive as a Quant Developer remotely, you need strong quantitative analysis, programming expertise (especially in Python, C++, or Java), and a background in mathematics, statistics, or finance, often supported by an advanced degree. Familiarity with financial modeling tools, version control systems like Git, and cloud-based collaboration platforms is essential. Exceptional problem-solving skills, self-motivation, and effective communication are key soft skills for excelling in a distributed team environment. These abilities enable accurate model development, seamless remote collaboration, and timely delivery of complex financial solutions.

What are some typical challenges quant developers face when working remotely, and how can they overcome them?

Quant Developers working remotely often encounter challenges such as coordinating with globally distributed teams, maintaining effective communication with traders and researchers, and ensuring secure access to sensitive financial data. Overcoming these challenges involves leveraging collaboration tools, establishing clear communication protocols, and adhering to robust cybersecurity practices. Regular virtual meetings and comprehensive documentation also help maintain alignment and workflow efficiency within the remote quant team.

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

AspectQuant Developer RemoteQuant Analyst Remote
Required CredentialsDegree in Math, Finance, or Computer Science; programming skills (Python, C++, SQL)Degree in Finance, Economics, or Math; strong analytical skills; some programming knowledge
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with developers and traders; coding-focusedAnalyzes data and market trends; supports trading strategies
Employer & Industry UsageFinancial firms, hedge funds, asset managersFinancial institutions, hedge funds, investment firms
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for technical roles in quant teamsRelated but more analysis-focused

While both roles operate within the finance industry and require quantitative skills, Quant Developer Remote primarily focuses on coding and developing trading algorithms, whereas Quant Analyst Remote emphasizes data analysis and strategy support. Understanding these differences helps candidates target their job search effectively.

What are the most commonly searched types of Quant Developer jobs in Massachusetts?

The most popular types of Quant Developer jobs in Massachusetts are:

Infographic showing various Quant Developer Remote job openings in Massachusetts as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, and 10% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution.

Associate Staff - Engineering

MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Lexington, MA โ€ข On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago


Job description

The Advanced Capabilities and Technologies Group in MIT Lincoln Laboratoryโ€™s Space Division pioneers high-risk, high-reward solutions at the forefront of space innovation. We explore and develop novel mission concepts spanning multiple domains โ€“ from very low orbit to cislunar space, including dynamic space operations, autonomous systems, and next-generation passive and active sensing. Our work integrates rigorous mission analysis with early-stage concept development to rapidly assess and mature transformative ideas that address emerging national security challenges. We seek engineers, mathematicians, and physicists who are motivated to tackle technically complex problems, operate across disciplines, and help shape the future of space capabilities from first principles through prototype realization.

Position Summary

Group 91 is seeking an Associate Staff member to serve in a hybrid analyst and prototype systems engineer role supporting multi-domain, space domain awareness, and space control missions. The successful candidate will develop analytical tools, simulations, and performance models that inform requirements definition, system characterization, architecture trades, and technical risk reduction for advanced sensing and space mission concepts. This role also offers the opportunity to support systems engineering for rapid space prototypes, including concept maturation, interface definition, integration planning, test campaign support, and performance assessment in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and apply modeling, simulation, and analysis tools to assess multi-domain, space domain awareness, and space control mission concepts.
  • Derive system requirements, performance metrics, and trade criteria from mission needs.
  • Characterize system performance and execute architecture trades across sensing, trajectory, operations, command and control, and platform design.
  • Support systems engineering for rapid space prototypes, including CONOPS development, interface definition, integration and test, and verification planning.
  • Present analysis results, technical recommendations, and prototype findings to interdisciplinary teams and Government sponsors through briefings, reports, and technical discussions.
Required Qualifications
  • M.S. required in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
    • A B.S. in one of the above fields of study with 5+ years of experience will also be considered. 
  • Experience with modeling, simulation, or quantitative analysis of complex aerospace, defense, or sensing systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and use technical tools in MATLAB, Python, Simulink, STK, GMAT, or similar environments.
  • Strong analytical problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work across disciplines in both analytical and prototype-oriented efforts.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to explain technical findings to mixed technical and non-technical audiences and to deliver technical briefings to sponsors and collaborators
Preferred Qualifications
  • Academic or professional background in astrodynamics, spacecraft systems, orbital operations, remote sensing, estimation, controls, mission analysis, or systems engineering.
  • Experience supporting requirements development, performance characterization, or architecture trades for defense or national security systems.
  • Familiarity with space mission design, prototype development, integration and test, or field/flight test activities.
  • Experience working on interdisciplinary teams that span analysis, hardware, software, integration, and test campaigns.
  • Willingness to travel to sponsor sites

Recent Graduate Hiring Range: $116,400-$140,000
Experienced Hiring Range: $116,400-$182,200

Disclaimer: MIT Lincoln Laboratory provides a typical hiring range as a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, includingโ€”but not limited toโ€”the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidateโ€™s experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits.

At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include: 

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
  • MIT-funded pension
  • Matching 401K
  • Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
  • Mentorship programs
  • A range of work-life balance options
  • ... and much more!  

Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts and perks.

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.

Requisition ID: 42927