Top Quantitative Finance Jobs 2026
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Explore a variety of software development, trading, and research roles at quantitative finance companies and hedge funds, carefully selected by the founders of Simplify, a YCombinator backed startup. These opportunities are ideal for those interested in a career in quantitative finance and seeking to work with some of the most innovative and dynamic companies in the industry. All the roles listed are from vetted companies, ensuring a valuable and secure experience. Joining a quantitative finance company or hedge fund can be a great way to be a part of a fast-paced, innovative, and ambitious industry and gain valuable experience in the process!
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Jump TradingSeniorInfrastructure EngineerMumbai, India---today - yesterday
Bridgewater AssociatesJuniorClient Reporting & Portfolio Analytics Analyst$140k - $180kWestport, CT$140k - $180kyesterday - yesterday
OptiverMid LevelData Center EngineerDurham, NC---yesterday - 2d
Akuna Capital UniversityMid LevelSoftware Engineer - C++ - Trading Strategies$145kChicago, IL$145k2d - 3d
Hudson River TradingSeniorSecurity Governance - Risk - And Compliance Engineer$200k - $250kNew York, NY$200k - $250k3d - today
Jane StreetSeniorData Center Construction Project ManagerNew York, NY---today - 14d
DRWMid LevelQuantitative ResearcherNew York, NY---14d - 14dJump TradingSeniorNetwork Transport Architect$175k - $225kChicago, IL$175k - $225k14d
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SchonfeldJuniorEquity Middle Office Analyst$80k - $100kNew York, NY$80k - $100k14d - 18dSchonfeldMid LevelData Sourcing AnalystLondon, UK---18d
- 14dHudson River TradingMid LevelFixed Income Clearing Corporation Clearing Associate$150k - $200kNew York, NY$150k - $200k14d
Explore our FAQ section to learn more.
It’s tough, but possible. You’ll need exceptional problem-solving skills and proof, like competition results, a killer take-home test, or strong references. Expect to be grilled in interviews. Lateral entry is rare but not unheard of.
You’ll need to crush the interviews. Practice probability, coding, and game theory. Reach out for referrals from alumni, do mock interviews, and apply early. Quant firms are ruthless, but some don’t care where you went to school if you’re sharp.
It varies. Research roles and mid-frequency trading may have decent hours (9–6), while some firms with real-time trading expect fast, high-intensity work. It’s better than investment banking, but more intense than most tech jobs.
Python is most common. Some firms use C++ for performance. Knowing NumPy, Pandas, or how to implement Monte Carlo simulations is a plus. You don’t need to be a software engineer, but your code must be clean and fast.
Quantitative researcher (math-focused), quant developer (coding-heavy), and quant trader (market-focused). Some roles blend all three. Others are more hybrid and sit between trading desks and engineering.
Many start in their 20s and move to hedge funds, founding roles, or research labs. Some stay for decades, especially if they’re at firms with strong culture and comp. Burnout is real, but so is upside.
