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Developer Advocacy roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers file PERM labor certification with DOL, proving no qualified U.S. workers are available. Most positions require a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, making EB-3 the common path. Sponsorship timelines vary by country of birth.
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Get Access To All JobsWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Quantitative Developer to join our systematic trading organization. This role will be instrumental in building and scaling the analytics platform that underpins research, portfolio construction, risk management, and trading across multiple asset classes, including equities, futures, options, ETFs, and other listed and derivative instruments. Working closely with quantitative researchers, traders, and technology teams, you will own core analytics and market data infrastructure, productionize research models, and develop the backtesting, risk, and tooling capabilities that support the full investment lifecycle. The role combines hands-on software engineering with quantitative and market structure expertise, requiring the ability to design performant, scalable systems that operate across diverse asset classes and large datasets. The ideal candidate will possess strong C++ engineering skills, deep experience building quantitative trading infrastructure, and a solid understanding of financial markets, market data, and quantitative research workflows.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain the analytics platform supporting volatility strategies, futures, or equities including infrastructure and other datasets used by researchers and traders
- Productionize quantitative research models and integrate them into backtesting and live trading systems
- Design and implement scalable storage and processing systems for equities, futures, options, and other market and risk data
- Develop and enhance backtesting infrastructure to support complex research workflows and large-scale simulations
- Build and maintain risk, PnL, and portfolio analytics systems used for monitoring and evaluating trading strategies
- Develop GUIs, visualization tools, and developer-facing applications that improve researcher and trader productivity
- Optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability across data, analytics, and research infrastructure
- Collaborate closely with quantitative researchers and portfolio managers to translate research ideas across volatility strategies, futures or equities teams into robust, production-grade solutions
Requirements
- BS/MS/PhD degree in a STEM field
- Strong, demonstrable C++ engineering skills — this is the most important requirement for the role
- Solid finance and options asset-class expertise; a genuine understanding of the options domain is strongly preferred
- Experience working with options market data, including how it is best stored and structured for performance
- Familiarity with implied volatility surfaces and a strong understanding of options pricing
- Experience building or substantially improving backtesting infrastructure
- Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Benefits
Applications are open for both Stamford and New York City offices, the latter with a planned opening in October 2026. The base salary range is $175,000 - $200,000 depending on the candidate's educational and professional background. Base salary is one component of Trexquant's total compensation, which may also include a discretionary, performance-based bonus. This position is classified as overtime-exempt.
Trexquant is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Quantitative Developer to join our systematic trading organization. This role will be instrumental in building and scaling the analytics platform that underpins research, portfolio construction, risk management, and trading across multiple asset classes, including equities, futures, options, ETFs, and other listed and derivative instruments. Working closely with quantitative researchers, traders, and technology teams, you will own core analytics and market data infrastructure, productionize research models, and develop the backtesting, risk, and tooling capabilities that support the full investment lifecycle. The role combines hands-on software engineering with quantitative and market structure expertise, requiring the ability to design performant, scalable systems that operate across diverse asset classes and large datasets. The ideal candidate will possess strong C++ engineering skills, deep experience building quantitative trading infrastructure, and a solid understanding of financial markets, market data, and quantitative research workflows.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain the analytics platform supporting volatility strategies, futures, or equities including infrastructure and other datasets used by researchers and traders
- Productionize quantitative research models and integrate them into backtesting and live trading systems
- Design and implement scalable storage and processing systems for equities, futures, options, and other market and risk data
- Develop and enhance backtesting infrastructure to support complex research workflows and large-scale simulations
- Build and maintain risk, PnL, and portfolio analytics systems used for monitoring and evaluating trading strategies
- Develop GUIs, visualization tools, and developer-facing applications that improve researcher and trader productivity
- Optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability across data, analytics, and research infrastructure
- Collaborate closely with quantitative researchers and portfolio managers to translate research ideas across volatility strategies, futures or equities teams into robust, production-grade solutions
Requirements
- BS/MS/PhD degree in a STEM field
- Strong, demonstrable C++ engineering skills — this is the most important requirement for the role
- Solid finance and options asset-class expertise; a genuine understanding of the options domain is strongly preferred
- Experience working with options market data, including how it is best stored and structured for performance
- Familiarity with implied volatility surfaces and a strong understanding of options pricing
- Experience building or substantially improving backtesting infrastructure
- Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Benefits
Applications are open for both Stamford and New York City offices, the latter with a planned opening in October 2026. The base salary range is $175,000 - $200,000 depending on the candidate's educational and professional background. Base salary is one component of Trexquant's total compensation, which may also include a discretionary, performance-based bonus. This position is classified as overtime-exempt.
Trexquant is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Developer Advocacy
Document your technical depth before applying
PERM requires your employer to prove the role genuinely needs your qualifications. Gather evidence of specialized skills like SDK documentation, developer community programs, or open-source contributions that distinguish you from generalist candidates.
Target companies with active PERM filing history
Developer Advocacy roles at mid-size SaaS and developer-tools companies sponsor green cards more frequently than at early-stage startups without dedicated HR or immigration counsel. Search OFLC disclosure data filtered to job titles like 'Developer Advocate' or 'Technical Evangelist'.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Filter by Developer Advocacy job titles and green card sponsorship history on Migrate Mate to surface companies that have filed PERM for this role type, saving time compared to manually cross-referencing job postings with OFLC data.
Confirm your degree field aligns with the role
DOL scrutinizes PERM job requirements carefully. Employers must specify a degree in a directly related field. A computer science or engineering degree typically supports Developer Advocacy; a communications degree alone may require stronger technical experience to qualify under EB-2.
Ask about sponsorship timing during the offer stage
Unlike H-1B visa, PERM has no annual cap for EB-3, but processing takes 18 to 24 months or longer before you reach the I-140 stage. Clarify upfront whether the employer will initiate PERM immediately after your start date or only after a probationary period.
Verify your prevailing wage classification before negotiating
PERM filings lock in a wage level tied to your job zone. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the prevailing wage for Developer Advocate roles in your target metro area before accepting an offer, ensuring your salary meets DOL requirements.
Green Card Developer Advocacy: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Developer Advocacy roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories are available depending on the role's requirements and your credentials. EB-3 covers positions requiring a bachelor's degree, which most Developer Advocacy jobs specify. EB-2 applies if the role requires an advanced degree or if you qualify for a National Interest Waiver, though NIW self-petitions are rare for advocacy-focused positions.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Developer Advocacy jobs?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 annually and subject to a lottery. EB-3 green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the petition level, though per-country backlogs affect applicants born in India or China. The PERM process is permanent, requiring DOL labor certification, and takes considerably longer than an H-1B transfer but results in lawful permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for a Developer Advocate role?
Your employer recruits publicly to show no minimally qualified U.S. worker is available, then submits the ETA-9089 form to DOL for certification. Developer Advocacy roles must have clearly defined technical requirements, such as coding proficiency or API documentation experience, to survive DOL audit. After certification, your employer files the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, and you apply for adjustment of status once a visa number is available.
How can I find Developer Advocacy employers that sponsor green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to search Developer Advocacy and Technical Evangelist job titles filtered by employers with PERM filing history. This removes the guesswork of identifying which companies have an established green card process, since many job postings list 'visa sponsorship available' without specifying whether that includes PERM or only H-1B transfers.
Can my employer start PERM while I'm on H-1B status doing Developer Advocacy work?
Yes, PERM can run concurrently with H-1B status. The job description used for PERM must match your actual duties, which matters for Developer Advocacy since the role blends technical work with community and content functions. USCIS requires the I-140 and any adjustment of status filing to reflect the same position your employer certified through DOL.