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Jain Global

Data Engineer - New York

New York, NY

$125K - $150K/yr

... pace of hedge fund operations. Source, analyze, clean, and enrich relevant data; iterate with ... BSc/MSc/PhD in Computer Science, Physics, Engineering or similar and 4+ years financial industry ...

Jain Global

Data Engineer - New York

New York, NY · On-site

$125K - $150K/yr

... pace of hedge fund operations. Source, analyze, clean, and enrich relevant data; iterate with ... BSc/MSc/PhD in Computer Science, Physics, Engineering or similar and 4+ years financial industry ...

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How much do temporary hedge fund software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 13, 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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Infographic showing various Temporary Hedge Fund Software Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $147,524 per year, or $70.9 per hour.

Quant Developer - Python / Futures / Hedge Fund

Elliot Partnership

New York, NY • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

We are seeking a Quant Developer to work for a top tier hedge fund with a strong commitment to leveraging market innovations in technology and data to deliver high-quality returns. Working within a systematic global macro team based in New York with a focus on applying cutting edge statistical and machine learning techniques to short-term strategies in futures, swaps, and FX markets.
Preferred Location: New York
Principal Responsibilities
  • Partner closely with the Senior Portfolio Manager to develop data engineering and prediction tools for systematic trading
  • Assist in designing, coding, and maintaining tools for the systematic trading infrastructure of the team
  • Manage SDLC, including unit testing and CI/CD infrastructure
  • Author, schedule, and monitor workflow for the team

Preferred Technical Skills
  • Expert in Python
  • Demonstrated knowledge of distributed computing technologies (including Kubernetes) and event based architectures
  • Broad understanding of fixed income, swaps, futures, and FX
  • Bachelor, Master's, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics or related STEM field from top ranked University
  • Excellent communication, analytical and quantitative skills

Preferred Experience
  • Experience with trading platform development, including work with high frequency databases (e.g. KDB)
  • 2-5 years of experience in finance or technology
  • 3+ years of experience with Python programming

Highly Valued Relevant Experience
  • Exposure to a systematic trading environment or sell-side equivalent experience
  • Experience with user interfaces, including CSS frameworks such as Bootstrap or Materialize, as well as visualization frameworks such as D3.js
  • Knowledge of machine learning and statistical techniques and related libraries
  • Team player, with a strong desire to participate and help others
  • Strong critical thinking skills and creativity in developing new ideas

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