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Extensive knowledge and understanding of software engineering principles and practice ... Prior experience managing quantitative trading portfolios at a reputable hedge fund or trading firm

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Norwood, MA · Hybrid

$78K - $106K/yr

You'll manage and train fund accountants, oversee the allocation of daily and monthly activities ... You excel in software proficiency including QuickBooks, Outlook, Excel, Word, and Investran, and ...

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As of Jun 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary hedge fund software engineer in the United States is $147,524.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $120,000.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary Hedge Fund Software Engineer vs Quantitative Analyst?

AspectTemporary Hedge Fund Software EngineerQuantitative Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's in CS, Engineering, or related field; programming skillsDegree in Math, Statistics, or Finance; strong analytical skills
Work EnvironmentFast-paced, project-based, often contract roles within hedge fundsResearch-focused, data analysis, model development in finance firms
Employer & Industry UsageHedge funds, asset management firms, fintech companiesInvestment banks, hedge funds, asset managers

While both roles require strong quantitative and technical skills, a Temporary Hedge Fund Software Engineer primarily focuses on developing and maintaining trading systems and software solutions. In contrast, a Quantitative Analyst emphasizes data analysis, financial modeling, and strategy development. The software engineer role is more technical and programming-oriented, whereas the analyst role leans toward financial theory and statistical analysis.

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Software Engineers - New York- Systematic Quant Fund

Oxford Knight

Manhattan, NY

Full-time

Posted yesterday

Job description

Summary
Not your standard hedge fund, the scientists, technologists and academics at this innovative company look beyond traditional finance to develop creative solutions and sophisticated trading models.
They're looking to hire talented software engineers who are interested in varied, challenging work for positions across all their engineering groups. You will work on world-class trading systems, creating infrastructure for your software engineering colleagues, and building and maintaining a whole host of analysis tools for quant researchers. You'll also build technologies to boost the trading businesses, drive productivity and reduce risk across the company.
This is a great opportunity for a software engineers with outstanding programming skills in Java, Python, C or C++.
Requirements
  • At least 2+ years of full-time experience required
  • Good understanding of data structures and algorithms, with demonstrable experience in large-scale systems
  • Engineering experience in Java, (or other JVM languages), Python, C or C++
  • Superb programming and development skills
  • Minimum BS/BA in a technical or quantitative field
  • Candidates must have US citizenship/Greencard or a valid H1B/TN Visa

Benefits
  • Market-leading base salaries + bonus
  • Outstanding benefits package
  • Truly collaborative culture and growth opportunities throughout the firm
  • Flexible work environment
  • Tuition reimbursement, conference and training sponsorship

Whilst we carefully review all applications, to all jobs, due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not possible to respond to those who have not been successful.
Contact
If you feel you're a strong candidate for the role and would like further info, please contact:
Greg Leigh-Jones
gregleighjones@oxfordknight.com
linkedin.com/in/greg-jones-8a457011a

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