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Machine Learning Researcher

Chicago, IL · On-site

$250 - $300/hr

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New York, United States IMC Trading is seeking quantitative researchers with a proven track record to apply state-of-the-art machine learning & deep learning to solve challenging trading problems.

On our Machine Learning team, you'll build the deep learning models that power our trading ... At Jane Street, our researchers, engineers, and traders sit a few feet away from each other and ...

On our Machine Learning team, you'll build the deep learning models that power our trading ... At Jane Street, our researchers, engineers, and traders sit a few feet away from each other and ...

Machine Learning Researcher

Chicago, IL · On-site

$250K - $300K/yr

  • PTO

IMC Trading is seeking quantitative researchers with a proven track record to apply state-of-the-art machine learning & deep learning to solve challenging trading problems. This role is part of a ...

Machine Learning Researcher

Chicago, IL · On-site

$200 - $275/hr

  • PTO

IMC Trading is seeking quantitative researchers with a proven track record to apply state-of-the-art machine learning & deep learning to solve challenging trading problems. This role is part of a ...

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Machine Learning Researcher

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$250 - $300/hr

  • PTO

Design and deploy machine learning models to enhance trading performance across various asset classes * Research, test and prototype new algorithmic ideas; deploy advanced ML techniques applicable to ...

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On our Machine Learning team, you'll build the deep learning models that power our trading ... At Jane Street, our researchers, engineers, and traders sit a few feet away from each other and ...

Machine Learning Researcher

San Francisco, CA · On-site

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As a Machine Learning Researcher, you will play a pivotal role in pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI in education. Your work will assist teachers by personalizing their teaching ...

Machine Learning Researcher, Audio

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$160 - $250/hr

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Machine Learning Researcher, Audio Location: San Francisco, CA or Remote (US) About Bland At Bland.com, our mission is to empower enterprises to build AI phone agents at scale. Based in San Francisco ...

Machine Learning Researcher

New York, NY · On-site

$200K - $350K/yr

  • Medical

  • PTO

As a Machine Learning Engineer at Extend, you'll be responsible for building state-of-the-art ... in AI research, push for real-world customer impact (not only theory), and are excited about ...

Machine Learning Researcher, Audio

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$140K - $250K/yr

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Machine Learning Researcher, Audio Location: San Francisco, CA or Remote About Bland At Bland.com, our mission is to empower enterprises to build AI phone agents at scale. Based in San Francisco, we ...

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How much do entry level machine learning researcher jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level machine learning researcher in the United States is $113,102.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,000.00 and $154,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Machine Learning Researcher vs Data Scientist?

AspectEntry Level Machine Learning ResearcherData Scientist
Required CredentialsBachelor's in CS, Data Science, or related; some research experienceBachelor's or Master's in Data Science, Statistics, or related; strong analytical skills
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, academic institutions, R&D departmentsBusiness analytics teams, tech companies, consulting firms
Employer & Industry UsageResearch-focused roles in academia, tech, or research institutionsData-driven decision making in various industries like finance, healthcare, tech

While both roles involve working with data and algorithms, an Entry Level Machine Learning Researcher primarily focuses on developing new algorithms and advancing machine learning techniques in research settings. In contrast, a Data Scientist applies existing models to solve business problems, interpret data insights, and support decision-making across industries.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Machine Learning Researcher job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,102 per year, or $54.4 per hour.

Machine Learning Researcher

IMC Trading

Chicago, IL • On-site

$250 - $300/hr

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Job description

Chicago, United States; New York, United States

IMC Trading is seeking quantitative researchers with a proven track record to apply state-of-the-art machine learning & deep learning to solve challenging trading problems. This role is part of a central ML research team that collaborates across trading teams at IMC. The ideal candidate will have experience working with other researchers and engineers to build and continuously improve models, systems, and research tooling. We firmly believe that success for research-driven efforts lies in bringing together skills in ML, statistics, and trading intuition as well as a problem-solving mindset and pragmatism. This is an opportunity to dive deep into feature engineering and alpha research, and focus on applying a wide range of ML models as well as to perform research on building custom models.

Your Core Responsibilities
  • Design and deploy machine learning models to enhance trading performance across various asset classes
  • Research, test and prototype new algorithmic ideas; deploy advanced ML techniques applicable to market prediction, signal generation, and portfolio optimization
  • Collaborate with quantitative traders, researchers, and developers to translate market insights into data-driven features and models
  • Manage data acquisition, preprocessing, and feature engineering for structured and unstructured data sources
Your Skills and Experience
  • PhD or Master’s in Engineering, Math, Statistics, Computer Science, or related quantitative field
  • 2+ years of experience building applied ML models; previous experience in trading environment preferred
  • Proven expertise in developing and deploying predictive models
  • Strong programming skills in Python; proficiency in ML libraries such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, and/or high-performance libraries like Jax
  • Strong understanding of theoretical foundations of state-of-the-art ML models
  • Strong publication track record at ICML, ICLR, NeurIPS, or equivalent
  • Ability and desire to work in a collaborative team environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

The Base Salary range for the role is included below. Base salary is only one component of total compensation; all full-time, permanent positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and benefits, including paid leave and insurance. Please visit Benefits - US | IMC Trading for more comprehensive information.

Salary Range

$250,000 - $300,000 USD

About Us

IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989, we’ve been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend. Across our offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative, high-performance culture, and our commitment to giving back. From entering dynamic new markets to embracing disruptive technologies, and from developing an innovative research environment to diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.

IMC is an equal opportunity employer. IMC prohibits discrimination of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, and/or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Completion of this section is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment or the terms or conditions of your employment. The data collected from these questions will be stored separately from your individual application and will be kept confidential.

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