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Engineers Gate

Quantitative Researcher

$150K - $200K/yr

Master's degree (US or Foreign Equivalent) in Financial Engineering or a related field and two (2) ... quantitative finance concepts, statistics, and financial markets; mid-frequency alpha research ...

Galaxy

VP, Quantitative Developer

New York, NY

$175K - $225K/yr

Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in quantitative finance, software development, and ... Strong programming skills in Java * Experience with high-frequency / low-latency trading systems

iCapital

Quant Engineer - Vice President

New York, NY · On-site +1

$180K - $210K/yr

... in quantitative financial modeling, data science, or software development * Strong programming ... skills in Python for data analysis, modeling, and software development * Strong problem-solving and ...

iCapital

Quant Engineer - Vice President

New York, NY · On-site +1

$180K - $210K/yr

... in quantitative financial modeling, data science, or software development * Strong programming ... skills in Python for data analysis, modeling, and software development * Strong problem-solving and ...

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How much do quantitative finance software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for quantitative finance software engineer in the United States is $129,666.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $116,500.00 and $138,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Quantitative Finance Software Engineer vs Quantitative Analyst?

AspectQuantitative Finance Software EngineerQuantitative Analyst
Primary FocusDeveloping software and algorithms for financial modelsCreating and analyzing financial models and strategies
Skills RequiredProgramming, software development, quantitative methodsMathematics, statistics, financial theory
Work EnvironmentTech teams, software development projects, financial firmsTrading floors, research departments, investment firms
Common CertificationsNone specific, programming certifications beneficialCFA, FRM, CQF

While both roles involve quantitative skills, Quantitative Finance Software Engineers focus on building the tools and software used in finance, whereas Quantitative Analysts primarily develop financial models and strategies. The roles often collaborate but differ in their core responsibilities and skill sets.

Infographic showing various Quantitative Finance Software Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $129,666 per year, or $62.3 per hour.
Quantitative Researcher / Strategy Developer

Quantitative Researcher / Strategy Developer

Next Step Systems

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Quantitative Researcher / Strategy Developer, Chicago, IL
We are seeking a Quantitative Researcher / Strategy Developer for a great opportunity in Chicago.
- The Quantitative Researcher / Strategy Developer will work collaboratively with the technology and business teams to develop an understanding of complex financial markets, products, and strategies.
- Analyze financial market data to identify patterns and potential opportunities.
- Develop forecasts and building predictive and profitable trading models.
- Explore and work with industry leading software and research tools.
- Learn from industry experts in the fields of technology and quantitative finance.
- Work on challenging and dynamic problems in a team atmosphere.
Qualifications:
- 5-7 years of relevant experience.
- Knowledge of programming concepts (C++ preferred but not required).
- Experience actively building predictive models and analyzing the market.
- Futures Asset Class, High Frequency, Buy-Side experience is required.
- Problem solvers who are driven, self-motivated, and "outside of the box" thinkers.
- Motivated, dependable, and responsible team players.
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in a related field (Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science).
- Must be willing to take ownership.
*Looking for candidates from top tier universities with a strong GPA. PhD in mathematics, statistics, physics or engineering is preferred. Will consider candidates who have a Master's degree along with work experience. Top universities include Massachusetts Institute of Technology/MIT, Carnegie Mellon University, Princeton University, Harvard University, University of California-Berkeley, Stanford University, University of Chicago, California Institute of Technology, University of California, Los Angeles, Columbia University, New York University, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Yale University, Cornell University, Brown University, etc.
Benefits include medical insurance, retirement plan, PTO, etc. Salary: 80K+ DOE. Keywords: Chicago IL Jobs, Quantitative Researcher Strategy Developer, C++, Java, Python, R, Quant, Machine Learning, Financial, Trading, Software Engineer, Software Developer, Programming, Programmer Analyst, Chicago Recruiters, Information Technology Jobs, IT Jobs, Chicago Recruiting
Company Will Sponsor Visas! Company Will Relocate Candidates!
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