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Quant Researcher jobs are open across hedge funds, investment banks, fintech firms, and asset managers, at every level from new-grad analyst to principal researcher, with specializations in systematic trading, risk modeling, and statistical arbitrage. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Elite Research Opportunities | Frontier AI & Quantitative Finance
We're partnering with a highly profitable, stealth technology company at the intersection of artificial intelligence and systematic trading. Built by senior researchers and technologists from some of the world's leading quantitative trading firms and frontier AI organizations, they're creating an environment where exceptional research directly shapes both the firm's technology and long-term competitive edge.
Rather than operating within large research organizations, you'll work as part of a deliberately small group of researchers tackling open-ended problems across machine learning, mathematics, optimization, and financial markets. Researchers have significant autonomy, immediate impact, and the resources to pursue ambitious ideas.
The team is selectively hiring researchers across several disciplines, including:
- Frontier AI Researchers - Experience advancing state-of-the-art models across LLMs, reasoning systems, reinforcement learning, multimodal learning, generative AI, or foundation models.
- Quantitative Researchers - Deep expertise in probability, statistics, optimization, market microstructure, signal research, alpha generation, or systematic portfolio construction.
- Machine Learning Researchers - Specialists in developing novel learning algorithms, large-scale experimentation, representation learning, online learning, or reinforcement learning.
- Research Scientists - Exceptional scientists with a proven track record of solving difficult theoretical and applied problems, whether in AI, mathematics, physics, computer science, or quantitative finance.
The common denominator isn't a specific background—it's exceptional research ability. They're looking for people who have repeatedly demonstrated the ability to solve problems that very few others can.
Compensation: Up to $450,000 base + large guaranteed cash bonus in the 100-400% of base arena + meaningful equity
Location: Fully Remote within the US
If you're interested in learning more, reply to this message and Goliath Partners will be in touch.
Remote 200K - 450K Permanent
Elite Research Opportunities | Frontier AI & Quantitative Finance
We're partnering with a highly profitable, stealth technology company at the intersection of artificial intelligence and systematic trading. Built by senior researchers and technologists from some of the world's leading quantitative trading firms and frontier AI organizations, they're creating an environment where exceptional research directly shapes both the firm's technology and long-term competitive edge.
Rather than operating within large research organizations, you'll work as part of a deliberately small group of researchers tackling open-ended problems across machine learning, mathematics, optimization, and financial markets. Researchers have significant autonomy, immediate impact, and the resources to pursue ambitious ideas.
The team is selectively hiring researchers across several disciplines, including:
- Frontier AI Researchers - Experience advancing state-of-the-art models across LLMs, reasoning systems, reinforcement learning, multimodal learning, generative AI, or foundation models.
- Quantitative Researchers - Deep expertise in probability, statistics, optimization, market microstructure, signal research, alpha generation, or systematic portfolio construction.
- Machine Learning Researchers - Specialists in developing novel learning algorithms, large-scale experimentation, representation learning, online learning, or reinforcement learning.
- Research Scientists - Exceptional scientists with a proven track record of solving difficult theoretical and applied problems, whether in AI, mathematics, physics, computer science, or quantitative finance.
The common denominator isn't a specific background—it's exceptional research ability. They're looking for people who have repeatedly demonstrated the ability to solve problems that very few others can.
Compensation: Up to $450,000 base + large guaranteed cash bonus in the 100-400% of base arena + meaningful equity
Location: Fully Remote within the US
If you're interested in learning more, reply to this message and Goliath Partners will be in touch.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Investment & Asset Management
- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
- Artificial Intelligence
- Banking & Financial Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quant researcher jobs.
- Advanced degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, physics, or a related quantitative field
- Proficiency in Python, R, or C++ for data analysis and model development
- Experience building and backtesting systematic trading or pricing models
- Strong foundation in probability theory, stochastic calculus, and statistical inference
- Familiarity with time-series analysis and machine learning techniques applied to financial data
- Ability to communicate research findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Tips for Your Quant Researcher Job Search
Lead your resume with model performance
Quant researcher hiring managers want to see Sharpe ratios, backtest results, or out-of-sample accuracy figures from your past work. Vague claims about building models get filtered out fast. Quantify what your strategies produced, not just what you built.
Tailor your GitHub before you apply
Most quant researcher job descriptions ask for a portfolio or code samples. Push clean, documented repositories that reflect the role you want, whether that's options pricing, factor research, or execution modeling. Hiring teams look at your commit history.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists quant researcher openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by strategy type
Systematic macro, high-frequency trading, and fundamental quant research require different skill sets and interview styles. Reading the job description closely for strategy clues saves you from preparing the wrong problem sets and arriving underprepared for the take-home.
Prepare for multi-stage technical screens
Quant researcher interviews almost always combine a timed coding screen, a probability and statistics problem set, and a research presentation round. Practice all three formats separately so a weak coding round doesn't disqualify you before the research discussion.
Negotiate comp using total package context
Base salary at quant research roles is often secondary to the bonus structure and profit-sharing arrangement. Ask directly about the payout mechanism and historical ranges before accepting, since two offers with similar base pay can differ substantially on expected total compensation.
Quant Researcher Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most quant researchers?
Millennium Management, Meta, and Commence are hiring the most quant researchers right now, with openings concentrated in New York, California, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at firms with active systematic or quantitative trading desks.
How many quant researcher jobs are remote?
About 77% of quant researcher openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully on-site arrangements remain common at firms where trading infrastructure access is required. Research roles focused on longer-horizon factor development or model validation tend to offer the most flexible work arrangements.
How do you become a quant researcher?
Start by building a strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, and programming through coursework or self-study. Develop hands-on experience by working on personal research projects, publishing findings, or contributing to open-source quantitative finance tools. Internships at trading firms, banks, or fintech companies are the most direct path to a full-time role, and a graduate degree significantly strengthens your candidacy.
Can you get a quant researcher job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level quant researcher roles exist, but they require demonstrable technical output, not just coursework. Build a portfolio of original research projects with real data, focus on a specific area like options modeling or factor construction, and compete in quantitative finance competitions to generate concrete results that substitute for professional experience on your application.
What does the quant researcher interview process look like?
Most quant researcher interview processes include an initial recruiter screen, a timed online coding and math assessment, one or more technical rounds covering probability puzzles and statistics, a take-home research project, and a final presentation to the team. Some firms also include a live trading simulation or model debugging exercise to assess how you work through problems under pressure.
Where can I find and apply to quant researcher jobs?
You can find and apply to quant researcher jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles to find positions that match your background and apply directly to each listing that fits your experience and target strategy type.
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