Quant Developer & Engineer Recruiting
Hire Elite Quantitative Talent for Trading, Research & Engineering
In today’s data-driven financial markets, success depends on hiring the right quantitative professionals. At NewConfig, we specialize in connecting firms with high-performing quant developers and quant engineers who build, optimize, and scale advanced trading and risk systems.
Whether you’re a hedge fund, proprietary trading firm, fintech company, or investment firm, we deliver candidates who combine deep mathematical expertise, strong coding ability, and real-world market experience.
Specialized Quant Recruiting for High-Performance Teams
Quantitative roles are not traditional software positions. They require a rare combination of:
- Advanced mathematics and statistics
- Strong programming skills (Python, C++, Java)
- Experience with trading systems and financial data
- Ability to collaborate with researchers, traders, and engineers
We understand these requirements because we recruit specifically for them.
Roles We Help You Fill
We source and place top talent across a range of quantitative positions:
- Quantitative Developers
- Quant Engineers
- Quantitative Researchers
- Algorithmic Trading Engineers
- Risk & Portfolio Optimization Engineers
- Backtesting & Simulation Engineers
What Top Quant Talent Brings to Your Team
The candidates we place are capable of:
- Designing and building scalable trading platforms
- Developing hedging and risk management systems
- Creating backtesting frameworks and analytics tools
- Collaborating with traders to optimize execution strategies
- Handling real-time data pipelines and performance optimization
For example, leading firms build systems that manage market, factor, and currency risk dynamically, requiring engineers who can adapt quickly to changing strategies and market conditions.
Our Recruiting Approach
We don’t rely on generic resumes or keyword matching. Our process is tailored to identify true quant talent:
1. Deep Role Understanding
We align with your team to understand:
- Strategy type (systematic, discretionary, hybrid)
- Tech stack and infrastructure
- Research vs engineering balance
2. Targeted Talent Sourcing
We actively source candidates from:
- Hedge funds and trading firms
- Fintech and data-driven companies
- Top academic programs in math, CS, and finance
3. Technical Screening
We evaluate:
- Coding ability (Python, C++, etc.)
- Quantitative thinking and optimization skills
- Real-world system design experience
4. Precision Matching
You only see candidates who meet your exact criteria.
Why Companies Choose NewConfig
- Niche Expertise – We focus on high-skill, hard-to-fill roles
- Speed Without Compromise – Faster hiring without sacrificing quality
- Industry Insight – We understand quant teams, not just resumes
- High-Impact Talent – Candidates who contribute from day one
Built for Hedge Funds, Fintech & Trading Firms
We support hiring across:
- Hedge Funds
- Asset Management Firms
- Proprietary Trading Firms
- Fintech Startups
- Investment Banks
If your team depends on data, models, and execution speed, you need the right quant talent—and we deliver it.
Start Hiring Quant Developers Today
The best quantitative professionals are in high demand and rarely on the open market. Partner with NewConfig to access a curated network of proven candidates.