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Quant Developer jobs are open across hedge funds, investment banks, and proprietary trading firms, from junior analyst to principal quant engineer, with specializations in algorithmic trading, risk modeling, and derivatives pricing. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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About Us
- Spotted Owl is a trading team of about 30 people, started in 2024 and led by Douglas Schadewald and Daniel Spottiswood. We trade all asset classes globally, with a focus on options.
- We are made up of developers, researchers, and traders, although the roles are quite fluid. Everyone on the team writes and ships code.
- Our primary office is in New York. We also have people in Zurich, Singapore, Hong Kong, London, and Austin.
The Role
- The Quantitative Developer role on our team has evolved substantially in light of recent AI developments.
- Developers now focus on the larger architectural problems: the platforms and core tools that power the team's workflows, and their speed, reliability, and safety.
- Developers also maintain our live trading systems and work with our traders throughout the trading day.
How We Work
- Like a startup. We do not have a slow-moving ticket queue or product managers. We resolve problems quickly and aim to ship the same day.
- AI-native. AI agents are central to how we build. The value of the developer is directing agents to work on the right tasks and holding their output to a high standard.
- Immediate ownership. The team is lean. You will very quickly lead projects which directly impact trading.
- In office. We work from our Hudson Yards office every day. Traders, researchers and developers all sit right next to each other.
Our Stack (any is a plus)
- Python (Polars), Linux
- Redis, Postgres, ClickHouse, Iceberg, Airflow
- TypeScript / React
- Rust, C++
Preferred Experience
- 3+ years of experience as a software engineer
- Experience in trading or finance
- Very strong in Python
- A software engineer first. This is not an options pricing or modeling role.
- AI-first mentality
Millennium pays a total compensation package which includes a base salary, discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package. The estimated base salary range for this position is $100,000 to $200,000, which is specific to New York and may change in the future. When finalizing an offer, we take into consideration an individual’s experience level and the qualifications they bring to the role to formulate a competitive total compensation package.
About Us
- Spotted Owl is a trading team of about 30 people, started in 2024 and led by Douglas Schadewald and Daniel Spottiswood. We trade all asset classes globally, with a focus on options.
- We are made up of developers, researchers, and traders, although the roles are quite fluid. Everyone on the team writes and ships code.
- Our primary office is in New York. We also have people in Zurich, Singapore, Hong Kong, London, and Austin.
The Role
- The Quantitative Developer role on our team has evolved substantially in light of recent AI developments.
- Developers now focus on the larger architectural problems: the platforms and core tools that power the team's workflows, and their speed, reliability, and safety.
- Developers also maintain our live trading systems and work with our traders throughout the trading day.
How We Work
- Like a startup. We do not have a slow-moving ticket queue or product managers. We resolve problems quickly and aim to ship the same day.
- AI-native. AI agents are central to how we build. The value of the developer is directing agents to work on the right tasks and holding their output to a high standard.
- Immediate ownership. The team is lean. You will very quickly lead projects which directly impact trading.
- In office. We work from our Hudson Yards office every day. Traders, researchers and developers all sit right next to each other.
Our Stack (any is a plus)
- Python (Polars), Linux
- Redis, Postgres, ClickHouse, Iceberg, Airflow
- TypeScript / React
- Rust, C++
Preferred Experience
- 3+ years of experience as a software engineer
- Experience in trading or finance
- Very strong in Python
- A software engineer first. This is not an options pricing or modeling role.
- AI-first mentality
Millennium pays a total compensation package which includes a base salary, discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package. The estimated base salary range for this position is $100,000 to $200,000, which is specific to New York and may change in the future. When finalizing an offer, we take into consideration an individual’s experience level and the qualifications they bring to the role to formulate a competitive total compensation package.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Investment & Asset Management20
- Banking & Financial Services7
- Technology & Software4
- Staffing & Recruiting2
- News & Publishing1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quant developer jobs.
- Proficiency in Python and C++ for quantitative modeling and low-latency systems
- Advanced degree in mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science, or financial engineering
- Experience building and backtesting algorithmic trading or risk models
- Familiarity with time-series databases such as kdb+/q or similar platforms
- Strong knowledge of derivatives pricing, stochastic calculus, or fixed-income mathematics
- Ability to collaborate with researchers and traders to implement production-ready strategies
Tips for Your Quant Developer Job Search
Tailor your resume to the quant stack
Hiring managers scan for specific tools: Python, C++, kdb+/q, and numerical libraries like NumPy or QuantLib. List the languages and frameworks you've used in production, not just coursework, and name the asset classes or strategies you've built models for.
Show backtest and live performance clearly
Quant developer roles expect you to distinguish between backtest results and live P&L. If you've deployed a strategy, say so explicitly. Reviewers discount simulated results heavily, so any live trading or shadow-mode validation you've run is a stronger signal than backtests alone.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists quant developer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by desk type before you apply
Quant developer openings differ sharply by desk: a systematic equities role prizes low-latency execution code, while a rates structuring desk needs pricing model expertise. Reading the job description for the asset class and strategy type before applying keeps your cover letter and code samples relevant.
Prepare a whiteboard coding session for quants
Quant developer interviews typically include a live coding round focused on numerical methods, Monte Carlo simulation, or options pricing rather than standard algorithm puzzles. Practice implementing Black-Scholes, path-dependent payoffs, or covariance estimation under time pressure, not just generic data-structure problems.
Negotiate comp structure, not just base
Quant developer offers often include a discretionary bonus tied to desk P&L, signing awards, and deferred compensation. Before accepting, ask how the bonus pool is determined and what the vesting schedule looks like on any deferred component so you can compare offers on a total-value basis.
Quant Developer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most quant developers?
The most active employers for quant developers right now are Fidelity Investments, Millennium Management, and Trexquant Investment LP, and the most openings are in New York, Illinois, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, and bulge-bracket banks consistently represent the largest share of open roles.
How many quant developer jobs are remote?
About 42% of quant developer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by employer type. Roles focused on research, model development, and data infrastructure tend to offer more location flexibility than positions tied to live trading desks, which typically require on-site presence for latency and compliance reasons.
How do you become a quant developer?
Start with a strong quantitative foundation by completing a degree in mathematics, statistics, physics, or computer science, then build programming skills in Python and C++. Work through numerical methods, stochastic processes, and financial derivatives in depth. Build a portfolio of model implementations, contribute to open-source quant libraries, and target internships at trading firms or banks to get production experience before applying to full-time roles.
Can you get a quant developer job with little experience?
Yes, but you need to demonstrate quantitative rigor through other means. Junior quant developer roles and graduate programs at banks and trading firms are designed for candidates coming directly from advanced degree programs. A strong academic project involving Monte Carlo methods, options pricing, or statistical arbitrage, combined with clean, documented code on a public repository, can substitute for professional experience in early screening rounds.
What does the quant developer interview process look like?
Most quant developer interviews include a phone screen, a technical take-home problem involving model implementation or data analysis, and a final round of live coding and conceptual interviews. Live rounds typically cover numerical methods, probability puzzles, and derivatives pricing in addition to standard coding exercises. Some firms add a desk presentation where you walk through a past project or the take-home solution in detail.
Where can I find and apply to quant developer jobs?
You can find and apply to quant developer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background in trading systems, risk modeling, or derivatives pricing, and apply directly to each one that fits your experience level and target asset class.
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