Harbor Capital Advisors: Provides active asset management and fund administration services.
0+ YOEBachelor’s degree in a quantitative/technical field; 0–3 years software/quantitative experience; strong Python; SQL/PostgreSQL; production engineering; interest in financial markets.
Python, SQL, PostgreSQL, Git, CI/CD, Data pipelines, ETL
DRW: Technology-driven principal trading firm operating in global financial markets
3+ YOE3+ years of hands-on quantitative development in equity statistical arbitrage; Python, Snowflake, SQL; production trading infra; strong engineering discipline.
Python, Snowflake, SQL, Dashboarding, UI, Data ingestion, Back-testing tooling
Jump Trading: Global proprietary trading firm specializing in algorithmic and high-frequency strategies
2+ YOE2+ years coding experience with measurable impact; Python and/or C++ proficiency; Linux production engineering; CI/CD and infrastructure knowledge.
ComEdNASDAQ: EXC: Distributes electricity to customers across northern Illinois.
7+ YOEBachelor in engineering or quantitative field; 7+ years experience; strong MATLAB/Python/R; experience with quantitative analysis and engineering models; PE/graduate degree preferred.
Austin or Chicago or London or New York City or Singapore
$200k-$300k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Hudson River Trading: A quantitative firm using technology to trade global financial markets.
Experience with data analytics, Python, and networking; degree in data analytics or related field; knowledge of TCP/UDP; latency reduction experience preferred.
Sr Quantitative Engineer (Transmission & Substation Engineering)
Oak Brook Terrace, Illinois, United States
$112k-$154k/yrHybridFull Time
ExelonNASDAQ: EXC: Electric utility holding delivering energy to customers.
7+ YOEBachelor’s in engineering or quantitative fields; 7+ years in quantitative analysis; programming in MATLAB, Python, R, C++, SQL, VBA; knowledge of engineering standards; PE license preferred.
Calamos Investments: Provides global asset management and wealth management investment strategies.
Master’s student in Mathematics or Quantitative Finance; strong programming and database knowledge; Python; SQL Server or Oracle; ML in Python; minimum 3.0 GPA; independent thinker with integrity; interest in investment management; Excel proficiency.
0+ YOEMaster’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics or related field; 2 months related experience; math-based problem solving; proprietary Python code development; financial data analysis.
Python, scikit-learn, statistical modeling, data analysis
Bank of AmericaNYSE: BAC: Provides global banking, investment, and wealth management services.
5+ YOELead development of market risk models, analyze risk, and collaborate with stakeholders. Strong Python, 5+ years of experience in pricing or market risk models; degree in quantitative field.
Comity: Develops financial software and infrastructure for clean energy systems.
5+ YOE5+ years in design/research and development; expertise in stochastic optimization, probability theory, energy/commodity markets, machine learning, and Python.
Quantitative Researcher, Employment & Economic Opportunity Program
Arlington or Chapel Hill or Chicago or Sacramento or Austin
$92k-$113k/yrRemoteFull Time
American Institutes for Research: Provides behavioral and social science research and technical assistance.
4+ YOEPhD in related field or Masters with 4+ years applied research; federal/state/local project experience; strong design, analysis, reporting; data collection experience; familiar with contracting standards.
Options Clearing Corporation: Provides clearing and settlement services for equity derivatives markets.
10+ YOELead development and implementation of models for pricing, margin risk and stress testing; analyze new products; document and present results; collaborate with IT and risk management.
IMC: Global trading firm providing liquidity to financial markets.
1+ YOEBachelor’s degree in a quantitative field and 1 year of related experience; strong C++ in low-latency environments; familiar with trading software and development tools.
C++ standard library, Bazel, Team City, JIRA, Gerrit, Clang, GCC, GDB, Perf tools, Valgrind, Compiler Sanitizers, GMock, Gtest
TransMarket Group: A global proprietary trading firm utilizing automated technology.
Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or technical field; programming experience in C++ and Python; strong math/finance knowledge; onsite only; excellent communication.
Instructional Professor (open rank) in Quantitative Biology MGC003c
Chicago, Illinois, United States
OnsiteFull Time
University of Chicago: Providing collegiate education and conducting scientific and academic research.
2+ YOEFull-time instructional professor at any rank to develop and co-teach graduate-level quantitative biology courses and workshops; requires PhD and prior university teaching experience.
Chicago or San Jose or Austin or Scottsdale or Omaha
$118k-$192k/yrHybridFull Time
PayPalNASDAQ: PYPL: Digital platform for sending money and processing online payments.
5+ YOE5+ years in data science or ML/AI roles; master’s or PhD in related quantitative field; strong anomaly detection and supervised learning; experience in fraud prevention a plus; excellent communication.
data instrumentation, reinforcement learning, graph mining, sequence models
Ulta BeautyNASDAQ: ULTA: Largest US beauty retailer selling cosmetics and salon services.
3+ YOEMaster’s in a quantitative field; 3+ years in data science/ML/AI; retail experience; production-quality code (Python/C++); ML frameworks; cloud; Docker; CI/CD; LLM experience.
Chan Zuckerberg Biohub: Builds AI-powered technologies for biomedical research and disease study.
0+ YOEPhD in genomics, bioengineering, quantitative biology, systems immunology, computational biology, or related quantitative life-science field; experience with high-throughput profiling; strong quantitative data analysis; collaborative and independent research. Nice-to-have: scRNA-seq, spatial transcriptomics, multiplexed imaging, proteomics.
Research Professional – Oeindrila Dube - Development (Full-Time, Benefits Eligible)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$55k-$62k/yrOnsiteFull Time
University of Chicago: Provides higher education and conducts advanced academic research.
1+ YOEQuantitative training in economics or related field; strong programming skills; experience with large datasets; 1+ year of research experience preferred.
New York City or Norwalk or Chicago or Washington or Cincinnati
$110k-$115k/yrHybridFull Time
IpsosEuronext Paris: IPS: Provides global market research and strategic consulting services.
7+ YOE7+ years in market research; strong quantitative skills; client relationship experience; excellent communications and storytelling; experience with advanced analytics.
Path Construction: Provides nationwide general contracting and construction management services.
5+ YOE5+ years of real estate development experience; experience in multifamily, medical, educational or industrial development preferred; strong communication and interpersonal skills; strong analytical/quantitative skills; proficient in real estate underwriting and finance concepts.
Financial modeling, Pro forma analysis, Real estate underwriting
Kraft HeinzNASDAQ: KHC: Produces and sells condiments, dairy products, and packaged foods.
5+ YOE5+ years in Market Research/Insights in CPG; qualitative and quantitative methods; primary/secondary data; syndicated tools; strong storytelling; cross-functional collaboration.
Nielsen, Circana, Mintel, Numerator, Technomic, Panel Data, Microsoft Office
NinjaTrader: Provides futures brokerage services and a trading software platform.
5+ YOE5+ years in research operations or market research; proven ability to build ops; strong quantitative and qualitative workflows; cross-functional collaboration; excellent communication.
CRM, Research panel platforms, Data analysis tools
Postdoctoral Appointee: AI-Driven Industrial Energy Systems and Supply Chain Modeling
Lemont, Illinois, United States
$73k-$121k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Argonne National Laboratory: Conducts scientific research and develops advanced energy technologies.
0+ YOEPhD in a quantitative field; expertise in AI/ML, optimization, and data-driven modeling; Python/Julia/R; experience with large datasets and reproducible workflows; strong communication.
Chamberlain Group: Designs and manufactures smart access solutions for residential and commercial buildings
5+ YOEFive+ years UX research; Bachelor's or MS in HCI, Psychology, Anthropology, or related field; experience with qualitative and quantitative methods; remote testing experience; strong communication.
Vizient: Provides performance improvement and supply chain services to hospitals
7+ YOE7+ years of relevant experience; healthcare/B2B experience preferred; strong qualitative and quantitative research; advanced Qualtrics experience; ability to translate data into executive insights; travel willingness.
Shaker Recruitment Marketing: Develops employer branding and recruitment marketing strategies for businesses.
7+ YOE7-10+ years in research design, data analysis, and storytelling; experience in HR/strategy/marketing; proficient with qualitative and quantitative methods; comfortable with GenAI/LLMs; strong communication and collaboration.
GenAI, LLMs, Survey Tools, Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis Tools
Chicago or Boston or St. Louis or Minneapolis or New York or Seattle
$83k-$166k/yrHybridFull Time
Marsh McLennanNYSE: MRSH: Global professional services firm providing risk, strategy, and people solutions.
3+ YOEBA/BS in finance/economics; 3+ years investment research; strong quantitative analytics; Excel; strong written communication; willingness to learn; hybrid/remote work in multiple US cities.
Edelman: Global communications firm providing public relations and strategic advisory services.
5+ YOEAt least 5 years of experience in market research with strong quantitative/qualitative methods; entrepreneurial and collaborative mindset; able to lead large/global research projects; proficient with AI-enabled research tools.
AI tools, ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, digital analytics, quantitative methods, qualitative methods
Evozyne: Designs engineered protein therapeutics using an AI-native platform.
Late-stage PhD/postdoc in quantitative/computational field; hands-on AI/ML with real-world data; experience with noisy/incomplete data; familiarity with deep learning/generative models; research contributions; interdisciplinary exposure.
Quantitative Developer Jobs market signals in Cary, IL, US
These signals come from live HiringCafe job inventory, not a static article. Use them to compare the market, then open listings above to apply directly.
Open jobs
68
Hiring companies
45
Fresh sample
47% new in 30d
Salary visibility
76% show pay
Companies appearing in this market
OptiverRadix TradingUniversity of ChicagoAquatic Capital ManagementChan Zuckerberg BiohubBelvedere TradingComEdExelon