Director, Quant Development - Optimization (Matlab Linear, SciPy, Gurobi, Axioma, Cplex)
The Role
We are seeking a Director of Quant Development 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 portfolio optimization & back testing ecosystem. This individual will include hands on development collaborating with team of software engineers and quantitative developers.
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
Minimum of 7 years of proven professional experience working in financial services (Asset Management experienced preferred)
Prior experience leveraging industry scale optimization libraries (Matlab Linear, Gurobi, Cplex, Axioma, Gurobi, or SciPy)
Experience with Python and micro-services / RESTful APIs
Proven ability to design highly scalable and low latency systems
Experience working on AWS cloud environment and working knowledge of CI/CD & DevOps
Strong experience in system architecture, design patterns and software engineering fundamentals such as OOP, functional programming, data modeling.
Advanced understanding of data structures
Demonstrated experience with portfolio construction and/or portfolio optimization is a plus
Proven ability to capture requirements and formulate plans by partnering with various stakeholders
Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills to influence decisions and engage across Fidelity and at all levels of the organization
Bachelor’s degree in a computational field such as Computer Science, Master’s degree is preferred
Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.
Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.
We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.
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.
Most roles at Fidelity are Hybrid, requiring associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to Remote or fully Onsite roles.
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What We Do
At Fidelity, our goal is to make financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We do this by focusing on a diverse set of customers: - from 23 million people investing their life savings, to 20,000 businesses managing their employee benefits to 10,000 advisors needing innovative technology to invest their clients’ money. We offer investment management, retirement planning, portfolio guidance, brokerage, and many other financial products.
Privately held for nearly 70 years, we’ve always believed by providing investors with access to the information and expertise, we can help them achieve better results. That’s been our approach- innovative yet personal, compassionate yet responsible, grounded by a tireless work ethic—it is the heart of the Fidelity way.







