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Overnight High Performance Computing Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Our global High Performance Computing Team is looking to add a Production Engineer in our Chicago office. The scale of our computing environments provides unique challenges in providing good ...

HPC Production Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

Our global High Performance Computing Team is looking to add a Production Engineer in our Chicago office. The scale of our computing environments provides unique challenges in providing good ...

The Lead Software Engineer will be our most senior software engineer, leading and managing software ... high performance computing and electronic trading Facilitate and participate in sharing best ...

The Lead Software Engineer will be our most senior software engineer, leading and managing software ... high performance computing and electronic trading Facilitate and participate in sharing best ...

Systems Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$150K - $300K/yr

What You Will Do Grid & High-Performance Computing * Own and evolve Aquatic's Slurm and Ray cluster ... Developer Experience & Automation * Design and maintain provisioning systems for complex compute ...

Systems Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$150K - $300K/yr

What You Will Do Grid & High-Performance Computing * Own and evolve Aquatic's Slurm and Ray cluster ... Developer Experience & Automation * Design and maintain provisioning systems for complex compute ...

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How much do overnight high performance computing engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for overnight high performance computing engineer in Chicago, IL is $61.92, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50.77 and $70.10 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Infographic showing various Overnight High Performance Computing Engineer job openings in Chicago, IL as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $128,787 per year, or $61.9 per hour.

Staff Software Engineer - R&D (Chicago)

NJF Global Holdings Ltd

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

This job post has expired 2 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


Job description

Head of Specialised Projects @ NJF Global Holdings | Retained and Executive Search

Are you a world-class engineer passionate about pushing the limits of high-performance computing, real-time acceleration, and cutting-edge research? Join a top-tier team driving innovation at the intersection of software, hardware, and algorithmic design in one of the most advanced trading environments in the world.

What You'll Do:

  • Design and develop high-performance software solutions for real-time systems and low-latency trading.
  • Optimize critical components of a large-scale, fully automated trading infrastructure.
  • Collaborate with traders and technologists to co-design hybrid software/hardware solutions for extreme performance.
  • Research and implement advancements in networking, high-performance computing, and real-time acceleration.
  • Evaluate and integrate cutting-edge academic research into practical, high-impact applications.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Strong expertise in C or C++ for low-latency, high-performance software development.
  • Deep understanding of computer architecture, concurrency, and optimization techniques.
  • Experience with networking protocols (Ethernet, TCP/IP, InfiniBand) and low-level networking knowledge.
  • Exposure to hardware acceleration (FPGAs, GPUs, or ASICs) and their integration with software.
  • Proficiency in data analytics tools (Python, MATLAB, NumPy) for performance analysis and research.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for pushing the boundaries of computing performance.
  • A degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Why Join Us?

  • Unparalleled Compensation: A highly competitive package, with potential earnings exceeding $900k+, reflecting the critical impact of your contributions.
  • Technical Mastery: Work on some of the most advanced problems in performance engineering, system optimization, and trading acceleration.
  • Elite Collaboration: Be part of a world-class team of engineers, researchers, and traders pushing the frontiers of technology.
  • Endless Innovation: Leverage the latest advancements in computing and research to shape the future of trading technology.

This is not just a job—it’s an opportunity to be at the forefront of high-performance computing and algorithmic engineering. If you're excited about working on complex, high-stakes problems in a dynamic and fast-moving environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full-time

Industries

Financial Services and Technology, Information and Media

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