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Remote Quant Jobs in Philadelphia, PA (NOW HIRING)

Manufacturing Technology Leader

Philadelphia, PA · Remote

$15.75 - $19.25/hr

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How much do remote quant jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote quant in Philadelphia, PA is $171,271.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $135,700.00 and $200,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Quant vs Remote Data Scientist?

AspectRemote QuantRemote Data Scientist
Required credentialsAdvanced degrees in quantitative fields, such as Math, Physics, or FinanceDegrees in Computer Science, Statistics, or related fields
Work environmentFinancial firms, hedge funds, or trading companiesTech companies, startups, or research organizations
Employer usageUsed for developing trading algorithms and risk modelsUsed for analyzing data, building predictive models, and deriving insights

Remote Quants focus on developing quantitative models for finance and trading, often requiring advanced math and finance knowledge. Remote Data Scientists analyze large datasets to extract insights, typically with a background in computer science or statistics. While both roles involve data analysis, Quants are more finance and algorithm-focused, whereas Data Scientists have a broader application scope across industries.

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What cities near Philadelphia, PA are hiring for Remote Quant jobs? Cities near Philadelphia, PA with the most Remote Quant job openings:
Infographic showing various Remote Quant job openings in Philadelphia, PA as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 25% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 52% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $171,271 per year, or $82.3 per hour.

Quantitative Research Developer - Remote

Stevens Capital Management LP

Radnor, PA • On-site, Remote

$150K - $300K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement

Re-posted 9 days ago


Job description

SCM is committed to a workplace that values and promotes diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunity by ensuring that all employees are valued, heard, engaged and involved at work and have full opportunities to collaborate, contribute and grow professionally.
We're seeking a highly driven, production-oriented quantitative research developer who has strong technical skills, first-hand experience with tick data, and interest in the intersection of market microstructure and alpha generation. SCM offers the opportunity to work in person, remotely or in a hybrid work environment.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop and support simulation frameworks for backtesting execution approaches.
  • Work with other quantitative researchers to develop new trading ideas.

Requirements:
  • Proficiency and experience in C++ and Python.
  • Experience researching, building and maintaining trading systems utilizing market data.
  • Strong understanding of data path from tick to trade.
  • Experience analyzing time series data.
  • Experience with large data sets.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong work ethic and desire for excellence.
  • Desire to think critically and creatively.

The base pay for this position is anticipated to be between $150,000 and $300,000 per year. The anticipated annual base pay range is current as of the time this job post was generated. This position is eligible for other forms of compensation and benefits, such as a bonus, health and dental plans and 401(k) contributions, which includes a discretionary profit sharing program. An employee's bonus and related compensation benefits can be a significant portion of total compensation. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be carefully determined based on a number of factors, including their skills, qualifications and experience.