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Developer Relations roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the Computer Systems Analyst category when the position requires systems integration, API evangelism, or technical program support tied to a specific degree. Canadian citizens can obtain TN status at the border or port of entry. Mexican citizens require consular processing with a limited annual allocation.
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Principal Quant Developer
The Role
The Quantitative Research & Investing Technology (QRIT) team within Fidelity's Asset Management Technology group is seeking a highly motivated and curious Principal Quantitative Developer. In this role you will contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced development team supporting researchers in prototyping and delivering new systematic investment strategies. You will provide high impact solutions on various projects including alpha research, portfolio construction, and risk management. Your technology knowledge covers a broad spectrum of technologies, including R, Python, and PL/SQL databases, positioning you as a full-stack software engineer who capitalizes on enterprise technology. You are committed to constructing high-quality, scalable, robust, resilient and efficient analytical and software solutions that propel investment processes forward.
You Will Possess
- A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Financial Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Engineering, or a closely related field and six (6) years of experience as a Senior Quant Developer or similar role.
- Alternatively, a Master's degree (or equivalent foreign education) in the same fields, accompanied by four (4) years of experience as a Lead Quantitative Development or similar role.
- This experience should include building high-quality, robust, and efficient systems and solutions for financial investment decisions, utilizing R, Python, PL/SQL databases, and quantitative techniques.
The Expertise And Skills You Bring
Core Engineering
- Expert in Python with experience across the development stack (full stack)
- Exposure to object-oriented programming (OOP) and design patterns
- Experience in at least one unit testing framework and understanding of test-driven development (TDD) concepts and methodologies
- A commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code, with best practices for long-term maintainability
Data & Infrastructure
- Skilled in a range of database technologies: SQL (Oracle & Snowflake), NoSQL, Graph
- Skilled in batch and API technologies: such as batch scheduling (using Autosys and Airflow) and creating REST APIs (using FAST API and Flask)
- Proven ability to construct and manage robust data pipelines and event-driven workflows
- Proven expertise in system design and cloud architecture on AWS, leveraging resources including Lambda, S3, EKS, and EC2
DevOps & CI/CD
- Experience in containerization with Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes
- Implement CI/CD pipelines (using Linux and Jenkins), code versioning using GitHub
- Experience in Infrastructure as Code methodologies for consistent and scalable infrastructure management
MLOps & AI Infrastructure
- Experience operationalizing machine learning models on AWS, including services such as SageMaker (training, deployment, model registry, monitoring) and Bedrock (foundation model access and fine-tuning)
- Operationalizing AI/ML pipelines using modern MLOps principles, including production lifecycle management of AI models
- Familiarity with experiment tracking and model versioning tools (e.g., MLflow)
- Identifying and deploying applied ML solutions relevant to quantitative investing: time series forecasting, anomaly detection, NLP, and predictive analytics
- Awareness of responsible AI governance practices
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for contributing to all facets of our AI ecosystem, from application development to MLOps/LLMOps infrastructure, with a versatile, full-stack engineering mindset
Quantitative & Domain Knowledge
- Demonstrated knowledge of mathematics, statistics, and quantitative finance
- Deep understanding of quantitative techniques and methods, statistics and econometrics including probability, linear regression and time series data analysis
- Analyze and design systems to implement quantitative models for systematic financial investments using R and Python, including time series forecasting models, multi-asset class portfolio construction strategies, risk management tools, alpha research, and simulation-based algorithms
- Domain knowledge in either equities, fixed income or alternative asset classes
- Progress towards CFA (or equivalent) a plus
Collaboration & Communication
- Strong presentation and communication skills, with a knack for engaging with quant researchers and investment professionals
- Strong problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
- A creative problem solver and a curiosity fueled by keeping up with advanced methodologies and industry trends, especially in the finance community
- Lead the implementation of a research project through the entire software development lifecycle using a full-stack implementation
- Assist Research teams in developing new models and products that will provide an advantage to the organization in the marketplace
- Demonstrates eagerness and aptitude for rapidly adopting new frameworks, technologies, and best practices
The Team
The Quant Development team is part of Asset Management's Quantitative Research & Investment Technology group. We partner with Asset Management's Advance Strategies and Research team on cutting edge projects including systematic investment strategies, portfolio construction, risk management, alpha research, and GenAI. We build high quality, robust, and highly-scalable solutions that are used to improve Asset Management's efficiency and decision-making processes.
The base salary range for this position is $107,000-216,000 USD per year. Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors. Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.
We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career.
Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted. Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.
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Category: Information Technology
Job Description
Principal Quant Developer
The Role
The Quantitative Research & Investing Technology (QRIT) team within Fidelity's Asset Management Technology group is seeking a highly motivated and curious Principal Quantitative Developer. In this role you will contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced development team supporting researchers in prototyping and delivering new systematic investment strategies. You will provide high impact solutions on various projects including alpha research, portfolio construction, and risk management. Your technology knowledge covers a broad spectrum of technologies, including R, Python, and PL/SQL databases, positioning you as a full-stack software engineer who capitalizes on enterprise technology. You are committed to constructing high-quality, scalable, robust, resilient and efficient analytical and software solutions that propel investment processes forward.
You Will Possess
- A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Financial Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Engineering, or a closely related field and six (6) years of experience as a Senior Quant Developer or similar role.
- Alternatively, a Master's degree (or equivalent foreign education) in the same fields, accompanied by four (4) years of experience as a Lead Quantitative Development or similar role.
- This experience should include building high-quality, robust, and efficient systems and solutions for financial investment decisions, utilizing R, Python, PL/SQL databases, and quantitative techniques.
The Expertise And Skills You Bring
Core Engineering
- Expert in Python with experience across the development stack (full stack)
- Exposure to object-oriented programming (OOP) and design patterns
- Experience in at least one unit testing framework and understanding of test-driven development (TDD) concepts and methodologies
- A commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code, with best practices for long-term maintainability
Data & Infrastructure
- Skilled in a range of database technologies: SQL (Oracle & Snowflake), NoSQL, Graph
- Skilled in batch and API technologies: such as batch scheduling (using Autosys and Airflow) and creating REST APIs (using FAST API and Flask)
- Proven ability to construct and manage robust data pipelines and event-driven workflows
- Proven expertise in system design and cloud architecture on AWS, leveraging resources including Lambda, S3, EKS, and EC2
DevOps & CI/CD
- Experience in containerization with Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes
- Implement CI/CD pipelines (using Linux and Jenkins), code versioning using GitHub
- Experience in Infrastructure as Code methodologies for consistent and scalable infrastructure management
MLOps & AI Infrastructure
- Experience operationalizing machine learning models on AWS, including services such as SageMaker (training, deployment, model registry, monitoring) and Bedrock (foundation model access and fine-tuning)
- Operationalizing AI/ML pipelines using modern MLOps principles, including production lifecycle management of AI models
- Familiarity with experiment tracking and model versioning tools (e.g., MLflow)
- Identifying and deploying applied ML solutions relevant to quantitative investing: time series forecasting, anomaly detection, NLP, and predictive analytics
- Awareness of responsible AI governance practices
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for contributing to all facets of our AI ecosystem, from application development to MLOps/LLMOps infrastructure, with a versatile, full-stack engineering mindset
Quantitative & Domain Knowledge
- Demonstrated knowledge of mathematics, statistics, and quantitative finance
- Deep understanding of quantitative techniques and methods, statistics and econometrics including probability, linear regression and time series data analysis
- Analyze and design systems to implement quantitative models for systematic financial investments using R and Python, including time series forecasting models, multi-asset class portfolio construction strategies, risk management tools, alpha research, and simulation-based algorithms
- Domain knowledge in either equities, fixed income or alternative asset classes
- Progress towards CFA (or equivalent) a plus
Collaboration & Communication
- Strong presentation and communication skills, with a knack for engaging with quant researchers and investment professionals
- Strong problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
- A creative problem solver and a curiosity fueled by keeping up with advanced methodologies and industry trends, especially in the finance community
- Lead the implementation of a research project through the entire software development lifecycle using a full-stack implementation
- Assist Research teams in developing new models and products that will provide an advantage to the organization in the marketplace
- Demonstrates eagerness and aptitude for rapidly adopting new frameworks, technologies, and best practices
The Team
The Quant Development team is part of Asset Management's Quantitative Research & Investment Technology group. We partner with Asset Management's Advance Strategies and Research team on cutting edge projects including systematic investment strategies, portfolio construction, risk management, alpha research, and GenAI. We build high quality, robust, and highly-scalable solutions that are used to improve Asset Management's efficiency and decision-making processes.
The base salary range for this position is $107,000-216,000 USD per year. Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors. Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.
We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career.
Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted. Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.
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Category: Information Technology
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Developer Relations
Frame your credentials around Computer Systems Analyst
Developer Relations doesn't appear by name on the TN visa occupation list. You'll need a job offer letter that maps your duties to Computer Systems Analyst criteria, referencing your degree in computer science, engineering, or a directly related field.
Build a portfolio of cross-functional technical work
CBP officers evaluate whether your role requires theoretical and practical application of specialized knowledge. Developer advocacy, SDK documentation, and API integration projects are stronger evidence than community management or marketing-adjacent duties.
Target companies with active developer platform businesses
Employers running API-first products, cloud developer tools, or open-source ecosystems are already structured to articulate technical sponsorship cases. Their legal teams understand how to write TN support letters for technical advocacy roles.
Search for TN-ready roles using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Developer Relations openings by employers with TN visa sponsorship history. This saves you from applying to roles where sponsorship isn't offered before you've had a single conversation with a recruiter.
Ask recruiters to confirm the qualifying occupation category
Before accepting an offer, ask whether the employer's immigration counsel has confirmed the Computer Systems Analyst classification for the role. Misclassification at a land port or consulate causes immediate refusal with no grace period for Canadians.
Mexican professionals should apply for consular appointments early
Mexico's TN allocation is capped annually, and consular wait times vary significantly by post. File your DS-160 and schedule your appointment at a U.S. consulate in Mexico as soon as your offer letter and employer support letter are ready.
Developer Relations TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Developer Relations qualify for a TN visa?
It can, but the job title itself doesn't appear on the TN occupation list. The role must qualify under the Computer Systems Analyst category, which means your duties need to involve systems analysis, technical integration, or application of specialized computing knowledge. Purely community management or marketing-focused DevRel roles are harder to support under this classification.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Developer Relations roles?
TN has no lottery and no annual cap for Canadians, so you can start a Developer Relations role as soon as you have a qualifying offer and the right documentation. H-1B visa requires surviving a random lottery with roughly a 25% selection rate in recent fiscal years and then waiting until October 1 to begin work. TN is also renewable indefinitely in three-year increments, making it a practical long-term path for DevRel professionals at U.S. employers.
What documentation does a Developer Relations employer need to provide?
Your employer must issue a detailed support letter describing your specific duties, confirming the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a related field, and explicitly referencing the Computer Systems Analyst TN category. The letter should tie your technical advocacy, API integration, or developer program work to systems analysis functions. Canadian citizens present this letter directly at the port of entry; Mexican citizens submit it as part of their consular visa application.
How do I find Developer Relations jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search Developer Relations openings filtered by employers that offer TN visa sponsorship. Most general job boards don't surface visa sponsorship details at the listing level, which means you often spend weeks in a process before learning sponsorship isn't available for your status. Targeting companies that have already sponsored TN professionals cuts that uncertainty early.
Can Mexican citizens use the TN visa for Developer Relations roles the same way Canadians can?
The qualifying occupation criteria are identical, but the process differs significantly. Canadian citizens apply at a U.S. land border or pre-clearance airport and can get TN status the same day. Mexican citizens must schedule and attend a consular interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate in Mexico, and Mexico's annual TN allocation is capped, so timing your application matters. Processing timelines at consulates vary by post and season.