> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2448145-quantitative-data-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2448145-quantitative-data-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Quantitative Data Engineer - **Company:** Epik Solutions - **Location:** Boston, MA, United States - **Salary:** $114,400.0 - $145,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Cloud Database, Information Engineering, Factor Analysis, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, SQL Databases, Information Technology - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5a4b502556d9d92b ## About the Role * 1+ year experience (or exceptional new-grad) with Python, SQL, and a cloud data stack; strong CS/engineering/quant fundamentals. * Evidence of outstanding quality - top academics, competitions, publications, or high-impact projects. * Either CFA Level I passed or enrolled OR PhD / Master's in a quantitative field (see qualifying disciplines below). * Genuine interest in asset management and financial markets. Advanced Quantitative Education - What Qualifies A PhD or Master's degree in a quantitative field is a strong asset. Qualifying disciplines include: Field cluster Example degrees Why it matters Financial Engineering / Quant Finance MFE, MSc Financial Engineering, PhD Mathematical Finance Fluency in portfolio theory, risk, derivatives, performance Applied Mathematics & Statistics MSc/PhD Statistics, Applied Math, Actuarial Science Risk modelling, factor analysis, time-series methods Computer Science / Data Science / ML MSc/PhD CS, Machine Learning, Data Science Core to data engineering and agentic AI Econometrics / Quant Economics MSc/PhD Econometrics, Quantitative Economics Market data, forecasting, analytics Physics / Engineering (quant-heavy) PhD Physics, Computational Eng., Operations Research Advanced modelling, optimization, numerical methods Who You Are An ambitious, high-caliber early-career professional who wants to grow fast in a collaborative team and become a CFA-credentialed data engineer. ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Tomorrow's cloud data platforms - fully managed database-as-a-service (DBaaS)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/254-tomorrow-s-cloud-data-platforms-fully-managed-database-as-a-service-dbaas) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1520-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [The Fastest-Growing Tech Sectors to Look Out for in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/373-the-fastest-growing-tech-sectors-to-look-out-for-in-2025) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs)