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Janus Henderson Investors

Quantitative Developer

Denver, CO · On-site

$110K - $125K/yr

Write production code that other quants want to build on. Own reliability, testing, and observability for what you ship. * Mentor teammates on effective AI-augmented engineering practice. * Carry out ...

Janus Henderson Investors

Quantitative Developer

Denver, CO · Hybrid

$110K - $125K/yr

Write production code that other quants want to build on. Own reliability, testing, and observability for what you ship. * Mentor teammates on effective AI-augmented engineering practice. * Carry out ...

TIFIN

Lead, Quant AI Investments, TIFIN.ai

Boulder, CO

$150K - $225K/yr

Work hands-on in Python alongside engineering to build scalable, production-grade investment systems on a cutting-edge digital wealth platform. WHO YOU ARE: * MS/PhD in a quantitative discipline ...

TIFIN

Lead, Quant AI Investments, TIFIN.ai

Boulder, CO · On-site

$150K - $225K/yr

Work hands-on in Python alongside engineering to build scalable, production-grade investment systems on a cutting-edge digital wealth platform. WHO YOU ARE: * MS/PhD in a quantitative discipline ...

Fairstead ESC LLC

Developer

Denver, CO · On-site

The Developer, Development, Affordable Housing, supports all aspects of affordable housing ... Strong quantitative, financial analysis and modeling (excel) skills. * Exceptional research and ...

Fairstead ESC LLC

Senior Developer

Denver, CO

$56 - $74/hr

The Senior Developer, Affordable Housing, supports all aspects of affordable housing acquisitions ... Strong quantitative, financial analysis and modeling (excel) skills. * Exceptional research and ...

Fairstead ESC LLC

Developer

Denver, CO · On-site

$160K - $180K/yr

The Developer, Development, Affordable Housing, supports all aspects of affordable housing ... Strong quantitative, financial analysis and modeling (excel) skills. * Exceptional research and ...

Fairstead ESC LLC

Developer

Denver, CO · On-site

$160K - $180K/yr

The Developer, Development, Affordable Housing, supports all aspects of affordable housing ... Strong quantitative, financial analysis and modeling (excel) skills. * Exceptional research and ...

Fairstead ESC LLC

Senior Developer

Denver, CO · On-site

$180K - $200K/yr

The Senior Developer, Affordable Housing, supports all aspects of affordable housing acquisitions ... Strong quantitative, financial analysis and modeling (excel) skills. * Exceptional research and ...

Fairstead ESC LLC

Senior Developer

Denver, CO

$180K - $200K/yr

The Senior Developer, Affordable Housing, supports all aspects of affordable housing acquisitions ... Strong quantitative, financial analysis and modeling (excel) skills. * Exceptional research and ...

eFulgent

Lead Data Engineer

Englewood, CO · On-site

$101K - $133K/yr

Job Summary (Lead Data Engineer - Englewood, CO) - Lead the design, development, and maintenance of ... Bachelor's (8+ years) or Master's (6+ years) in computer science or related quantitative field ...

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How much do quant developer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for quant developer in Denver, CO is $175,048.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $138,700.00 and $205,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a quant developer?

A Quant Developer (Quantitative Developer) is a software engineer who builds and maintains financial models, trading systems, and analytical tools for quantitative analysts and traders. They use programming languages like Python, C++, or Java to develop algorithms that automate trading strategies, risk analysis, and data processing. Quant Developers typically work in hedge funds, investment banks, or proprietary trading firms, collaborating with quants and portfolio managers to optimize trading performance. Strong mathematical skills, proficiency in financial markets, and expertise in software development are essential for this role.

What are some typical challenges quant developers face in their daily work?

Quant developers often work with large, complex datasets and real-time data streams, which can present technical challenges related to performance, accuracy, and scalability. They may need to continuously adapt to changing market requirements or new financial regulations, requiring staying up to date and learning new tools or methods. Collaboration with quants, traders, and other stakeholders is common, so balancing technical problem-solving with effective communication is also important. These challenges make the role both demanding and intellectually rewarding for those passionate about technology and finance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a quant developer?

To thrive as a Quant Developer, you need advanced programming skills (often in Python, C++, or Java), a strong foundation in mathematics or statistics, and a relevant degree such as in computer science, engineering, or quantitative finance. Expertise in numerical libraries, version control systems like Git, and familiarity with financial modeling tools or industry data feeds is highly valuable. Collaboration, strong analytical thinking, and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly are critical soft skills for this role. These capabilities are essential for designing robust quantitative models and working effectively with cross-functional teams in fast-paced financial environments.

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Infographic showing various Quant Developer job openings in Denver, CO as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 80% In-person, 7% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $175,048 per year, or $84.2 per hour.

Quantitative Developer

Janus Henderson Investors

Denver, CO • On-site

$110K - $125K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Why work for us?
A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job, it's about investing in a brighter future together.
Our Mission at Janus Henderson is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service. We will do this by protecting and growing our core business, amplifying our strengths and diversifying where we have the right.
Our Values are key to driving our success, and are at the heart of everything we do:
Clients Come First - Always | Execution Supersedes Intention | Together We Win | Diversity Improves Results | Truth Builds Trust
If our mission, values, and purpose align with your own, we would love to hear from you!
Your opportunity
  • Partner with asset allocation PMs and researchers to take ideas from notebook to production: signals, CMAs, optimization, portfolio construction, rebalancing rules, and attribution.
  • Build and extend the team's research platform: data ingestion, back testing, scenario analysis, portfolio construction, monitoring, and reporting.
  • Own the multi-asset data layer: market data, macro, fundamentals, fund and index data, internal holdings, with quality control the PMs actually trust.
  • Use AI coding agents daily for prototyping, refactoring, testing, review, and documentation. Bring opinions on where they help and where they hurt.
  • Build internal AI-backed tooling for the team where it earns its keep: research workflows, client-reporting drafts, commentary support, meeting prep.
  • Write production code that other quants want to build on. Own reliability, testing, and observability for what you ship.
  • Mentor teammates on effective AI-augmented engineering practice.
  • Carry out other duties as assigned

What to expect when you join our firm
  • Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
  • Generous Holiday policies
  • Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community
  • Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more
  • Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services
  • Complimentary subscription to Headspace - the mindfulness app
  • Corporate membership to ClassPass and other health and well-being benefits
  • Unique employee events and programs including a 14er challenge
  • Complimentary beverages, snacks and all employee Happy Hours

Must have skills
  • Have built industrial-scale enterprise-quality quantitative/systematic models based on specs provided by PM's.
  • Have deployed quantitative/systematic models to production at non trivial size. Have monitored operational performance of these models and taken ownership of making sure the models behave properly
  • Are familiar with the SDLC (eg testing/deployment)
  • Are heavy users of modern AI tools (claude code/codex/opencode/pi/ampcode/factory droid/cursor/cline)
  • Have written extensive documentation about the implementation of a model.

Nice to have skills
  • Working knowledge of financial markets preferred
  • Knowledge of Excel preferred
  • Github (or other version control), CI/CD and/or cloud services experience is beneficial
  • Excellent interpersonal, relationship building and customer service skills
  • Strong econometrics and statistics background, experience in asset pricing empirical work
  • Passionate about financial markets with a curiosity about investing

Supervisory responsibilities
  • No

Potential for growth
  • Mentoring
  • Leadership development programs
  • Regular training
  • Career development services
  • Continuing education courses

Compensation information
The base salary range for this position is $110,000 - $125,000. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different. This position will be open through August 31, 2026.
Colorado law requires an estimated closing date for job postings. Please don't be discouraged from applying if you see this date has passed.
At Janus Henderson Investors we're committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. Don't worry if you don't think you tick every box, we still want to hear from you! We understand everyone has different commitments and while we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're happy to be asked about work flexibility and our hybrid working environment. If you need any reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know at recruiter@janushenderson.com.
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Annual Bonus Opportunity: Position may be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus award from the profit pool. The profit pool is funded based on Company profits. Individual bonuses are determined based on Company, department, team and individual performance.
Benefits: Janus Henderson is committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards package to eligible employees that includes; competitive compensation, pension/retirement plans, and various health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits. To learn more about our offerings please visit the Why Join Us section on the career page here.
Janus Henderson Investors is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All applications are subject to background checks.
Janus Henderson (including its subsidiaries) will not maintain existing or sponsor new industry registrations or licenses where not supported by an employee's job functions (as determined by Janus Henderson at its sole discretion).
You should be willing to adhere to the provisions of our Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities. Applicants' past political contributions or activity may impact applicants' eligibility for this position.
You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role.

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