FMR

Principal Quant Developer

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerFMR
LocationUnited States
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted14 Oct 2026

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Job Description:

The Role

We are seeking a Principal Quant Developer to join our Quantitative Research & Investments Technology (QRIT) team in Fidelity Asset Management Technology. This role will partner with the quant research and investments teams to design, build, enhance, and support a comprehensive Systematic Alternatives portfolio construction and Management System. This individual will include hands-on development collaborating with team of quantitative researchers, software engineers and quantitative developers.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Computer science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or a related quantitative discipline; Master's degree preferred.
7+ years of experience in Asset Management, Hedge Funds, Quantitative Investing, or Financial Services.
Strong understanding of systematic investment strategies, portfolio construction, risk models, and performance attribution.
Experience working with financial instruments such as Futures, Interest Rate Swaps (IRS), Total Return Swaps (TRS), and FX Forwards is highly desirable.
Experience building research and portfolio management platforms, quantitative libraries, analytics engines, and investment workflows.
Advanced programming expertise in Python, with strong software engineering practices; Java experience is a plus.
Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, functional programming, and distributed systems.
Experience developing microservices, REST APIs, and event-driven architectures supporting investment applications.
Hands-on experience with SQL databases including Oracle and Snowflake.
Experience developing and deploying applications on AWS.
Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, infrastructure automation, and production support.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with quantitative researchers and portfolio managers to translate investment concepts into scalable technology solutions.
Proven track record of gathering requirements, influencing technical direction, and delivering strategic platforms.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to operate effectively across investment, research, and technology organizations.

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The Team

Asset Management Technology (AMT) provides worldwide technology and support to all the Investment Management, Research, Trading, and Investment Operations functions. We are seeking a Principal, Quant Developer, to join our Quantitative Research & Investing Technology organization. This role will be part of our Quantitative Engineering team, which is responsible for delivering & maintaining solutions for Quant Research team.

Fidelity’s 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.

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Information Technology

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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