Quantitative Developer

Motion Recruitment; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking a Quantitative Developer for a financial firm in Boston. You will design, implement, and optimize quantitative models for trading, risk management, and data analysis using Python, C++, or Java. Strong math, statistics, and production-grade software engineering are essential.

You will work with quantitative analysts and traders to translate research ideas into high-performance code in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that values continuous innovation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in quantitative development.
• Experience turning research into production-ready, high-performance code.
• Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and software engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize quantitative models for trading, risk management, and data analysis.
• Collaborate with quantitative analysts and traders to deploy production-grade code.

Skills

High-frequency trading

Low-latency systems

Algorithms & data structures

Python/Java/C++

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

A company in the financial sector is seeking a Quantitative Developer to join their team. In this role, you will use your strong mathematical, statistical, and programming expertise to design, implement, and optimize quantitative models for trading, risk management, and data analysis.

The ideal candidate will have experience collaborating with quantitative analysts and traders to turn research algorithms into high-performance, production-ready code, using languages such as Python, C++, or Java. This opportunity is perfect for someone who has a deep understanding of financial markets, robust software engineering skills, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment committed to continuous innovation.

Must have professional, post-graduate experience. Internships or academic work do not count toward requirement.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of professional experience. Internships and academic work do not count toward requirement
• Experience with high-frequency trading or low-latency systems
• Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and software engineering principles
• Programming skills in Python, Java, C++, etc.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Desired Skills & Experience

• Cloud computing and distributed systems
• Advanced degree in a quantitative field

What You Will Be Doing

Daily Responsibilities

• 70% Hands On
• 30% Team Collaboration