H-1B Visa Quantitative Jobs
Quantitative roles in finance, risk, and data science rank among the most H-1B visa-sponsored positions in the U.S., with consistent LCA filings from banks, hedge funds, and tech firms. Your degree in mathematics, statistics, or a related quantitative field directly satisfies the specialty occupation requirement USCIS evaluates at petition.
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State Street is looking to hire experienced front office quant developer to work closely with business and technology teams to build state of the art valuation models. The role requires experience in working with diverse technologies such as C++, Java, Python as well a wide range of financial products.
Domain Focus: Fixed Income, Rates Derivatives, and Algorithmic Trading
Primary Languages: Modern C++ (C++20/23), Java (17+ / Core & Functional)
Ancillary Technologies: Python, time series databases such as kdb+/q, SQL, Linux, Boost, QuantLib, Nvidia CUDA and / or OpenCL
Why this role is important to us
You will be working with the Global Markets IT team that is focused on building out XVA application. XVA calculations are critical for assessing counterparty specific risk and charges while trading with various counterparties. State Street plans to develop an inhouse solution from ground up.
What you will be responsible for
As a Front-Office Quant Developer you will:
- Work with the business quant team to implement various features and functionality related to xva calculations.
- Develop test cases and test harness to validate the implementation.
- Perform back testing of algorithms.
- Work with infrastructure teams to setup the application compute environment.
- Deploy and maintain the runtime infrastructure and respond to any issues and user queries.
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role:
- Programming & Architecture: Multithreaded C++ (Templates, STL, Boost), Core Java (Concurrency, Garbage Collection tuning), Python (NumPy/Pandas).
- Financial Products: Interest Rate Swaps (IRS), Basis Swaps, Swaptions, Exotic Options, Forward Rate Agreements (FRAs), and Inflation-linked products.
- Quantitative Concepts: Stochastic Calculus, Monte Carlo Simulations, Finite Difference Methods, Yield Curve Bootstrapping, Libor Market Model (LMM), and Hull-White model calibration.
- Infrastructure & Tools: Linux environment, kdb+/q time-series database, distributed grid computing, Git, Jira, CI/CD pipelines.
Education & Preferred Qualifications
Master of Science in Financial Engineering (MSFE)
OR
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Mathematics
At least 15 years of experience.
Hands on knowledge of CUDA programming is essential.
Salary Range:
$120,000 - $217,500 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Who we are looking for
State Street is looking to hire experienced front office quant developer to work closely with business and technology teams to build state of the art valuation models. The role requires experience in working with diverse technologies such as C++, Java, Python as well a wide range of financial products.
Domain Focus: Fixed Income, Rates Derivatives, and Algorithmic Trading
Primary Languages: Modern C++ (C++20/23), Java (17+ / Core & Functional)
Ancillary Technologies: Python, time series databases such as kdb+/q, SQL, Linux, Boost, QuantLib, Nvidia CUDA and / or OpenCL
Why this role is important to us
You will be working with the Global Markets IT team that is focused on building out XVA application. XVA calculations are critical for assessing counterparty specific risk and charges while trading with various counterparties. State Street plans to develop an inhouse solution from ground up.
What you will be responsible for
As a Front-Office Quant Developer you will:
- Work with the business quant team to implement various features and functionality related to xva calculations.
- Develop test cases and test harness to validate the implementation.
- Perform back testing of algorithms.
- Work with infrastructure teams to setup the application compute environment.
- Deploy and maintain the runtime infrastructure and respond to any issues and user queries.
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role:
- Programming & Architecture: Multithreaded C++ (Templates, STL, Boost), Core Java (Concurrency, Garbage Collection tuning), Python (NumPy/Pandas).
- Financial Products: Interest Rate Swaps (IRS), Basis Swaps, Swaptions, Exotic Options, Forward Rate Agreements (FRAs), and Inflation-linked products.
- Quantitative Concepts: Stochastic Calculus, Monte Carlo Simulations, Finite Difference Methods, Yield Curve Bootstrapping, Libor Market Model (LMM), and Hull-White model calibration.
- Infrastructure & Tools: Linux environment, kdb+/q time-series database, distributed grid computing, Git, Jira, CI/CD pipelines.
Education & Preferred Qualifications
Master of Science in Financial Engineering (MSFE)
OR
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Mathematics
At least 15 years of experience.
Hands on knowledge of CUDA programming is essential.
Salary Range:
$120,000 - $217,500 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Verify your degree maps to the role
USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation by checking whether your degree field directly aligns with the quantitative position. A mathematics or statistics degree is strongest. An economics or engineering degree works if the job description references those disciplines explicitly.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating
Pull the prevailing wage for your exact SOC code and metro area through OFLC Wage Search before your offer conversation. Your employer must certify at least the DOL wage level on the LCA, so knowing it protects you from lowball offers framed as sponsorship compromises.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter quantitative roles by verified LCA filing history, so you spend time only on employers who have already cleared the DOL certification step for roles like yours, not ones testing sponsorship for the first time.
Ask about the April lottery window early
H-1B registrations open each March for an October 1 start date. If you're interviewing between May and February, confirm the employer will file in the next cycle. A delayed offer that misses the window means waiting a full additional year.
Distinguish cap-exempt employers from cap-subject ones
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government research organizations are cap-exempt and can file H-1B petitions year-round without lottery exposure. Quantitative research roles at these institutions skip the registration process entirely, making them a reliable path if lottery selection is a concern.
Prepare an O*NET-aligned job duties summary
Cross-reference your offer letter's job duties against the O*NET occupation profile for your target title before the petition is filed. Misaligned duty language is a common trigger for USCIS Requests for Evidence on quantitative petitions where the role title alone doesn't signal specialty occupation clearly.
H-1B Visa Quantitative: Frequently Asked Questions
Do quantitative roles qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B?
Yes. Roles requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in mathematics, statistics, financial engineering, or a directly related quantitative field satisfy the USCIS specialty occupation standard. The key is that the degree field must be specifically tied to the role's duties, not just any bachelor's degree. Employers confirm this in the LCA and petition documentation.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most consistently for quantitative positions?
Investment banks, asset managers, hedge funds, insurance firms, and large technology companies file LCAs for quantitative roles at high volume and with established internal processes. Government contractors and academic research institutions also sponsor regularly and have the added advantage of cap-exempt status, allowing year-round filings outside the lottery.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring H-1B visas for quantitative jobs?
Migrate Mate surfaces quantitative job listings filtered by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, so you can identify which employers have already sponsored similar roles rather than guessing from company size or reputation. This is more reliable than filtering by industry alone, since LCA data reflects actual sponsorship activity.
Can my employer file outside the H-1B lottery for a quantitative research role?
If the employer qualifies as cap-exempt, yes. Universities, nonprofit research organizations affiliated with universities, and government research entities can file H-1B petitions at any time of year without lottery participation. Quantitative researchers, economists, and data scientists placed at these institutions by third-party employers may also qualify under the affiliated worksite rule.
What happens to my H-1B status if I switch from one quantitative role to another at a different employer?
Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your start date. Under portability rules, you can begin working for the new employer once the petition is filed and accepted, without waiting for approval, as long as your current H-1B status is valid and you've been in lawful status for at least 180 days since your most recent approval.