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Principal Quantitative Developer

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Asset Management

Posted a month ago

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**Principal Quantitative Developer** Designs, enhances, and maintains quantitative systems, APIs, and cloud-based software for investment research, supporting portfolio managers and analysts. Ensures tools are easy-to-use, high-quality, and aligned with business needs. Key responsibilities include developing systematic investment strategies, designing scalable software, and applying emerging methodologies. Must have a BS/MS in relevant field (e.g., CS, Mathematics) and 3-5 years of proven experience in quantitative development within finance. Proficient in Python, R, and familiar with test-driven development, CI/CD, and API integrations. Offers domain expertise across asset classes, mentors junior team members, and communicates complex quantitative concepts to stakeholders.

Compensation
$174,000 – $181,000 USD

Currency: $ (USD)

City
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Full Job Description

Job Description:

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Position Description:

Develops reliable and scalable systems that support investment research and decisionmaking across the organization. Designs and enhances applications that bring quantitative insights to portfolio managers and analysts, ensures tools are easy to use, wellsupported, and aligned with business needs. Develops and maintains highquality API integrations, data pipelines, and cloudbased systems to support advanced quantitative research. Ensures systems and applications adherence to software engineering best practices, including code reviews, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), and automated testing. Troubleshoots and resolves production issues, ensuring high system reliability, data integrity, and operational excellence. Uses analytical and problemsolving skills to assist in building and maintaining models that guide investment strategies. Supports the creation of automated processes and modern workflows that improve efficiency, data accessibility, and the overall quality of research. Implements automated testing through unittesting frameworks and testdriven development methodologies to ensure reliability and model integrity.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Analyzes and implements systematic investment strategies including time-series forecasting, multi-asset portfolio construction, risk management frameworks, alpha research, and simulation-based algorithms.
  • Translates research concepts into production-ready software solutions across the full software development lifecycle.
  • Analyzes business and research requirements to design scalable, maintainable, and performant quantitative systems.
  • Evaluates and applies emerging quantitative methodologies, analytics techniques, and industry trends to enhance investment capabilities.
  • Provides domain expertise across asset classes including equities, fixed income, or alternative investments.
  • Assists research teams in developing new quantitative models, tools, and products to strengthen competitive positioning.
  • Partners with cross-functional teams, including Product, Engineering, and Investment Research, to define requirements and deliver end-to-end solutions.
  • Contributes to long-term architecture planning, system modernization initiatives, and technology roadmap development.
  • Communicates complex quantitative concepts, system designs, and analytical results to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Mentors junior team members.

Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Mathematics in Finance, Actuarial Science, Statistics, or a closely related field (or foreign education equivalent) and five (5) years of experience as a Principal Quantitative Developer (or closely related occupation) developing quantitative and analytical solutions within the financial investment or assetmanagement domain.

Or, alternatively, Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Mathematics in Finance, Actuarial Science, Statistics, or a closely related field (or foreign education equivalent) and three (3) years of experience as a Principal Quantitative Developer (or closely related occupation) developing quantitative and analytical solutions within the financial investment or assetmanagement domain.

Skills and Knowledge:

Candidate must also possess:

  • Demonstrated Expertise (DE) validating quantitative models by building test cases in multiple scenarios and verifying model parameters against existing documents; establishing and configuring reasonable assumptions in testing case; and verifying model updates by running regression testing.
  • DE developing and researching portfolio risk analytic metrics on fixed income products using Python and R; and building portfolio level assumptions on a pool of assets (correlation, covariance, volatility, and industry classification of assets) using Python.
  • DE designing and delivering scalable quantitative research applications to support investment decisionmaking by collaborating with quantitative researchers and portfolio teams to translate analytical requirements into productionready tools; architecting userfocused solutions that improve research efficiency, model transparency, and data accessibility; and integrating statistical techniques and investment insights into reliable software used across portfolio construction, optimization, and risk analysis.
  • DE developing endtoend analytical and research workflows in a technologydriven investment environment by creating automated data processes and cloudbased research pipelines; enabling systematic model development through clean data design, structured research frameworks, and reproducible analytical environments; and enhancing research platforms with intuitive interfaces, reusable components, and robust engineering practices aligned with organizational technology standards.

Salary: $174,000.00 to $181,000.00/year.

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#LI-DNI

Fidelitys Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

Certifications:

Category:

Information Technology

Please be advised that Fidelitys 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.

Apply

All fields are required. Candidates should limit the number of roles they apply to at any given time.

Benefits that balance life and work

From our fully paid parent leave to our on-site health and wellness centers, our benefits support the belief that more balance you have, the better you can achieve your goals.

Benefits

Company overview

Company overview 

At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experience. 

Reasonable accommodations

Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com, or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 3.

Equal opportunity employer

Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.

Applicant screening

At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.

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Principal Quantitative Developer

Compensation

$174,000 – $181,000 USD

City: Not specified

Country: Not specified

Fidelity Investments logo
Asset Management

a month ago

No clicks

at Fidelity Investments

ExperiencedVisa sponsorship available

**Principal Quantitative Developer** Designs, enhances, and maintains quantitative systems, APIs, and cloud-based software for investment research, supporting portfolio managers and analysts. Ensures tools are easy-to-use, high-quality, and aligned with business needs. Key responsibilities include developing systematic investment strategies, designing scalable software, and applying emerging methodologies. Must have a BS/MS in relevant field (e.g., CS, Mathematics) and 3-5 years of proven experience in quantitative development within finance. Proficient in Python, R, and familiar with test-driven development, CI/CD, and API integrations. Offers domain expertise across asset classes, mentors junior team members, and communicates complex quantitative concepts to stakeholders.

Full Job Description

Job Description:

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Position Description:

Develops reliable and scalable systems that support investment research and decisionmaking across the organization. Designs and enhances applications that bring quantitative insights to portfolio managers and analysts, ensures tools are easy to use, wellsupported, and aligned with business needs. Develops and maintains highquality API integrations, data pipelines, and cloudbased systems to support advanced quantitative research. Ensures systems and applications adherence to software engineering best practices, including code reviews, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), and automated testing. Troubleshoots and resolves production issues, ensuring high system reliability, data integrity, and operational excellence. Uses analytical and problemsolving skills to assist in building and maintaining models that guide investment strategies. Supports the creation of automated processes and modern workflows that improve efficiency, data accessibility, and the overall quality of research. Implements automated testing through unittesting frameworks and testdriven development methodologies to ensure reliability and model integrity.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Analyzes and implements systematic investment strategies including time-series forecasting, multi-asset portfolio construction, risk management frameworks, alpha research, and simulation-based algorithms.
  • Translates research concepts into production-ready software solutions across the full software development lifecycle.
  • Analyzes business and research requirements to design scalable, maintainable, and performant quantitative systems.
  • Evaluates and applies emerging quantitative methodologies, analytics techniques, and industry trends to enhance investment capabilities.
  • Provides domain expertise across asset classes including equities, fixed income, or alternative investments.
  • Assists research teams in developing new quantitative models, tools, and products to strengthen competitive positioning.
  • Partners with cross-functional teams, including Product, Engineering, and Investment Research, to define requirements and deliver end-to-end solutions.
  • Contributes to long-term architecture planning, system modernization initiatives, and technology roadmap development.
  • Communicates complex quantitative concepts, system designs, and analytical results to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Mentors junior team members.

Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Mathematics in Finance, Actuarial Science, Statistics, or a closely related field (or foreign education equivalent) and five (5) years of experience as a Principal Quantitative Developer (or closely related occupation) developing quantitative and analytical solutions within the financial investment or assetmanagement domain.

Or, alternatively, Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Mathematics in Finance, Actuarial Science, Statistics, or a closely related field (or foreign education equivalent) and three (3) years of experience as a Principal Quantitative Developer (or closely related occupation) developing quantitative and analytical solutions within the financial investment or assetmanagement domain.

Skills and Knowledge:

Candidate must also possess:

  • Demonstrated Expertise (DE) validating quantitative models by building test cases in multiple scenarios and verifying model parameters against existing documents; establishing and configuring reasonable assumptions in testing case; and verifying model updates by running regression testing.
  • DE developing and researching portfolio risk analytic metrics on fixed income products using Python and R; and building portfolio level assumptions on a pool of assets (correlation, covariance, volatility, and industry classification of assets) using Python.
  • DE designing and delivering scalable quantitative research applications to support investment decisionmaking by collaborating with quantitative researchers and portfolio teams to translate analytical requirements into productionready tools; architecting userfocused solutions that improve research efficiency, model transparency, and data accessibility; and integrating statistical techniques and investment insights into reliable software used across portfolio construction, optimization, and risk analysis.
  • DE developing endtoend analytical and research workflows in a technologydriven investment environment by creating automated data processes and cloudbased research pipelines; enabling systematic model development through clean data design, structured research frameworks, and reproducible analytical environments; and enhancing research platforms with intuitive interfaces, reusable components, and robust engineering practices aligned with organizational technology standards.

Salary: $174,000.00 to $181,000.00/year.

#PE1M2

#LI-DNI

Fidelitys Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

Certifications:

Category:

Information Technology

Please be advised that Fidelitys 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.

Apply

All fields are required. Candidates should limit the number of roles they apply to at any given time.

Benefits that balance life and work

From our fully paid parent leave to our on-site health and wellness centers, our benefits support the belief that more balance you have, the better you can achieve your goals.

Benefits

Company overview

Company overview 

At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experience. 

Reasonable accommodations

Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com, or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 3.

Equal opportunity employer

Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.

Applicant screening

At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.

AI Guidelines

Learn about our guidelines for use of AI when applying for a Fidelity job

Return to job search