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Contractual Hedge Fund Python Jobs in Chicago, IL

Senior AI Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$107K - $147K/yr

Required : • 5+ years software engineering; strong Python • Production LLM-powered agent ... hedge fund, or financial services • Firm-wide platform or standards work • Multi-model ...

FPGA Engineer

Chicago, IL

$180K - $280K/yr

QRT are a rapidly growing hedge fund trading globally in competitive financial markets across ... Python scripting * A working knowledge of C/C++ development * An ability to see through complexity ...

FPGA Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$180K - $280K/yr

QRT are a rapidly growing hedge fund trading globally in competitive financial markets across ... Python scripting * A working knowledge of C/C++ development * An ability to see through complexity ...

Senior AI Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$200K - $300K/yr

... Python - Production LLM-powered agent systems shipped (not demos) - Experience integrating agents ... trading, hedge fund, or financial services - Firm-wide platform or standards work - Multi-model ...

... Python - Production LLM-powered agent systems shipped (not demos) - Experience integrating agents ... trading, hedge fund, or financial services - Firm-wide platform or standards work - Multi-model ...

Strong programming skills in Python, SQL, or similar languages, with a track record of building ... Experience at a market making firm, proprietary trading firm, or quantitative hedge fund * Track ...

Strong programming skills in Python, SQL, or similar languages, with a track record of building ... Experience at a market making firm, proprietary trading firm, or quantitative hedge fund * Track ...

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How much do contractual hedge fund python jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for contractual hedge fund python in Chicago, IL is $60.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49.76 and $68.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What are the most commonly searched types of Hedge Fund Python jobs in Chicago, IL? The most popular types of Hedge Fund Python jobs in Chicago, IL are:
Infographic showing various Contractual Hedge Fund Python job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 87% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $125,608 per year, or $60.4 per hour.

Quantitative Researcher - Entry Level

Anson McCade

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 9 hours ago


Job description

$200,000 USD
Highly competitive bonus
Onsite WORKING
Location: Chicago, Illinois - United States Type: Permanent
HFT Quantitative Researcher - Low-latency/short-term strategies - Entry-level
Anson McCade have partnered with a renowned proprietary trading firm which is engaged in high-frequency and short-term trading across cash equities, futures, and options markets.
This firm has offices globally, and are looking for exceptionally talented researchers to join their office in Chicago. The successful candidates will join a flat, open, and collaborative environment where they will work on the full strategy lifecycle, from signal generation through to deploying/managing models in live trading, working closely with development and monetization specialists.
Requirements:
  • A Master's or PhD level degree in a STEM field. Past candidates have backgrounds in Mathematics/Statistics, Computer Science/Electrical Engineering, and similar fields, and have studied at Ivy league or other target universities.
  • Proven ability to carry out quantitative research in financial markets, as evidenced through an internship within a hedge fund or trading firm.
  • Proficiency with Python, familiarity/experience with C++ is preferred.
Benefits:
  • Opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest minds within a flat and collaborative environment. Intentionally small headcount ensures that their researchers can make a bigger impact on the business.
  • Access to some of the best in-house resources/technology on the market.
  • Extremely lucrative package, including sign-on bonuses and yearly bonuses.