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Freelance Algorithmic Trading Software Developer Jobs in Naperville, IL

Belvedere Trading

FPGA Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$175K - $225K/yr

Our trading models and software systems are continually re-engineered, optimized, and maintained to ... Build next-generation algorithmic trading systems; * Solve low-latency trading problems and ...

P2P

Software Developer Intern

Chicago, IL · On-site

$225K/yr

Software Developer Intern , you will build advanced trading and risk applications leveraging ... Have strong understanding of object‑oriented design, data structures, and algorithms * An ...

DRW

Software Developer Intern

Chicago, IL · On-site

$225K/yr

As a Software Developer Intern , you will build advanced trading and risk applications leveraging ... Have strong understanding of object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms * An eagerness ...

SG Cap Trading

Junior Trader

Chicago, IL · On-site

$69K - $89K/yr

Your research is directly applied to low latency, algorithmic trading strategies. At SG, merit quickly accumulates to hard working detail-oriented problem solvers with immediate exposure to profit ...

TransMarket Group

Algorithmic Trader Intern

Chicago, IL · On-site

... software. You will work closely with Junior and Senior Traders to assist and learn all facets of ... Build and maintain trading quantitative model tools and analytics * Learn and master programming ...

Trading Interview

Quantitative Trader

Chicago, IL · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

... algorithmic trading strategies deployed on electronic trading venues around the world. During an ... software engineers to enhance and further develop the firm's trading strategies. Quantitative ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance algorithmic trading software developer in Naperville, IL is $111,678.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $89,900.00 and $129,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Algorithmic Trading Software Developer vs Quantitative Analyst?

AspectFreelance Algorithmic Trading Software DeveloperQuantitative Analyst
CredentialsProgramming skills, trading platform knowledge, possibly certifications like CQFMathematics, statistics, finance degrees, certifications like CFA
Work EnvironmentIndependent, remote, project-basedOffice-based, team-oriented, financial institutions
Industry UsageDevelops trading algorithms for clients or own tradingAnalyzes financial data to inform trading strategies

While both roles involve quantitative skills and financial markets, Freelance Algorithmic Trading Software Developers focus on building and implementing trading algorithms independently, often working remotely. Quantitative Analysts typically analyze data within financial firms to develop trading strategies, often working in team environments. The roles overlap in technical skills but differ in scope and work setting.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Algorithmic Trading Software Developer job openings in Naperville, IL as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 84% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,678 per year, or $53.7 per hour.

FPGA Engineer

Chicago, IL • On-site

Belvedere Trading
Finance and Insurance • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Belvedere Tradingexternal

$175K - $225K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Belvedere Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm proudly headquartered in downtown Chicago. Our traders work hard to provide liquidity to the market through their market-making activities and are the masters of a diverse set of commodities, interest rates, exchange-traded funds (ETF), and equity index options. From the beginning, we began iteratively investing in our proprietary technology and committing to building our systems from the ground up. Our trading models and software systems are continually re-engineered, optimized, and maintained to stay on top of the industry. This wouldn’t be possible without the dedicated efforts of our technology teams who utilize and perfect our innovative technology solutions. 
 
High-performance proprietary development is the source of our success and competitive advantage at Belvedere, further fueling our passion for performance. We are a team driven by intellectual curiosity, seeking answers that will change not only how we trade in this technological age, but also the future landscape of the trading industry. We place a high premium on defining, developing, and deploying high-performance trading software using a team-based, holistic development approach. We look for passionate team members that excel and their contribution is critical to our continued success. 

Belvedere Trading is looking for an FPGA Developer to supplement the team and drive projects that will optimize our options market marking systems. Successful candidates will have a proven track record of success delivering complex FPGA systems on a chip design, possess excellent problem-solving abilities, possess a can-do/self-driven attitude, and have the ability to thrive in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.   

The ideal candidate is a creative thinker who has had previous experience developing networks, exchange encoding/decoding, and custom logic on the card. Exchange protocol encoding/decoding experience is desirable.  Additional experience developing hybrid hardware/software systems communicating over PCIe is also desirable.  The successful candidate will direct their own learning, grow their expertise, and pass that knowledge on to other team members.   

What You'll Do:

  • Use cutting-edge technology while working on high performance/low latency systems  

  • Collaborate with team members to investigate and create automated trading algorithms  

  • Work on high-performance computing systems to break speed and performance boundaries  

  • Build next-generation algorithmic trading systems;  

  • Solve low-latency trading problems and optimization of performance-critical code;  

  • Develop new hardware platforms;  

  • Identifying opportunities for improvement and experimenting with performance optimizations;  

  • Apply industry knowledge and technical skills in new and innovative ways  

  • Help to continuously improve team productivity, code quality, tool, and technology adoption  

  • Create new features and help improve existing experiences  

  • Share ideas, experience, and knowledge with other members of the team 

What You'll Need:

  • Development experience with FPGAs (Verilog/VHDL, functional verification, and static timing closure) 

  • Demonstrated experience with C++, Bash, TCL, and/or Python scripts 

  • Experience with FPGA design, simulation, and verification tools (Synopsys, Riviera, ModelSim, Questasim, etc.) 

  • A desire to push the boundaries on performance and lower latency 

  • Passion for innovation and building systems from the ground up 

  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment 

  • Careful attention to detail, and the vision and skill to push beyond expectations 

Additionally, certain positions at Belvedere Trading are eligible for discretionary bonuses. Our employees have access to a variety of benefits, which can be found on our website 
 
Women and underrepresented groups frequently apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications.
We encourage you to break that mold and apply. No candidate is perfect; all have a lot to offer.
We welcome your application.

Core Values
The secret to our award-winning culture is our Core Values: Team Belvedere, Me In Team, Own It, Build Rockets, and Passionate Discourse. We live and breathe these values every day.
 
Our Stance
Belvedere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a non-discriminatory employment environment for its employees. Discrimination against employees and applicants due to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, military, and veteran status is prohibited. Belvedere encourages initiatives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity to all applicants and employees. Belvedere is committed to providing a positive environment in which team members are treated with respect, dignity, and courtesy. Our firm believes in a dynamic culture of inclusion and diversity, where people thrive on individual and organizational characteristics, values, experiences, and backgrounds.
 
Please note that Belvedere Trading does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of Team Belvedere. No phone calls, please.
 
Work Schedule: Regular and reliable attendance during standard business hours with the ability to be on-site prior to the start of business on occasion 
Amount of Travel Required: None

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.