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Overnight Python Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Proactively manage positions for multiple asset classes during the overnight shift (12 AM to 8 AM ... Python programming skills are a plus, but not required Why Edgehog: * Small team advantage: Direct ...

AI & Machine Learning Engineer

Chicago, IL

$118K - $141.80K/yr

A lot of jobseekers assume they must become "AI experts" overnight. Not true. Many companies are ... Python/Java developer , data analyst , data engineer , data scientist , and machine learning/AI ...

AI & Machine Learning Engineer

Chicago, IL

$118K - $141.80K/yr

A lot of jobseekers assume they must become "AI experts" overnight. Not true. Many companies are ... Python/Java developer , data analyst , data engineer , data scientist , and machine learning/AI ...

... overnight trips) Nice-to-Have Experience Exposure to PLC programming environments (e.g., ladder logic in Studio 5000 or similar) Experience with scripting or database interaction (Python, SQL, etc ...

Sr. Software Engineer

Mundelein, IL · Remote

$140K - $160K/yr

Travel 5-10%, including overnight travel, domestic & abroad (US and other delivery locations ... Proficiency with backend-development, such as Go, NodeJS, or Python (Go experience strongly ...

Full Stack Engineer

Mundelein, IL · Remote

$80K - $120K/yr

Travel 5-10%, including overnight travel, domestic & abroad (US and other delivery locations ... Experience with backend-development, such as Go, NodeJS, or Python * Experience in PostgreSQL ...

Travel up to 10%, including overnight travel Required Education, Experience, Certifications and ... Experience with light coding or scripting (e.g., JavaScript, Python, or environments like Replit)

Ability and interest to work Asia/European (overnight) hours is required. Primary responsibilities ... Experience with Python is required * Ability to work independently and successfully manage multiple ...

Ability and interest to work Asia/European (overnight) hours is required. Primary responsibilities ... Experience with Python is required * Ability to work independently and successfully manage multiple ...

Ability and interest to work Asia/European (overnight) hours is required. Primary responsibilities ... Experience with Python is required * Ability to work independently and successfully manage multiple ...

Willing to work overnight (roughly 2pm to 11pm ET) * Collaborate closely with traders and other ... Knowledge of SQL, Python, or other programming languages is useful. * Prior experience in buy-side ...

Equity Research Analyst

Chicago, IL · On-site

$130K - $170K/yr

Willing to work overnight (roughly 2pm to 11pm ET) * Collaborate closely with traders and other ... Knowledge of SQL, Python, or other programming languages is useful. * Prior experience in buy-side ...

Partner with product and engineering teams to map customer requirements against product strategy ... Up to 20% of domestic overnight travel is required for this role What you'll bring * Bachelor ...

Partner with product and engineering teams to map customer requirements against product strategy ... Up to 20% of domestic overnight travel is required for this role What you'll bring * Bachelor ...

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$144.2K

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How much do overnight python engineer jobs pay per year?

As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for overnight python engineer in Chicago, IL is $144,191.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $113,800.00 and $169,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Infographic showing various Overnight Python Engineer job openings in Chicago, IL as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $144,191 per year, or $69.3 per hour.

Overnight Trader

Edgehog Trading

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

About us
Edgehog Trading is a proprietary trading firm specializing in electronic options market making. We take a technology-driven approach, designing and operating automated, scalable systems to provide liquidity across markets.
Our team spans trading, engineering, and business operations, working together to build and support the systems that power the firm. We emphasize data-driven decision making, rigorous problem solving, and continuous improvement to navigate complex and evolving markets.
We operate in a highly collaborative environment where ideas can move quickly from concept to implementation, and where individuals are empowered to take ownership and contribute directly to the firm's growth.
What you'll do:
  • Proactively manage positions for multiple asset classes during the overnight shift (12 AM to 8 AM)
  • Design and optimize systematic options trading strategies using quantitative research and machine learning techniques
  • Build and refine algorithmic trading models from ideation through production deployment
  • Analyze market microstructure and execution quality to generate alpha signals and improve strategy performance
  • Collaborate with quant researchers and engineers to develop new models using our proprietary datasets
  • Manage real-time risk across a diversified portfolio of options positions

Qualifications and skills:
  • Previous experience trading (1-3 years) with a proven track record of success managing an options market making book
  • BA/BS/MS/PhD degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Math, Economics, Finance, Physics, or related field
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Excellent quantitative and analytical skills
  • Ability to take on many responsibilities quickly with a high degree of operational excellence
  • Python programming skills are a plus, but not required

Why Edgehog:
  • Small team advantage: Direct access to founders and senior team members from day one
  • Ownership early: Manage real P&L and make meaningful impact within your first year
  • Cutting-edge tech: Work with our proprietary models and low-latency trading systems built in-house
  • Tight feedback loops: Weekly 1-on-1s with your mentor, quarterly reviews with leadership
  • Chicago-based: Affordable cost of living, vibrant trading community

Benefits:
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with premiums 100% covered by the firm
  • 401(k) with a 4% company match
  • Unlimited paid time off and sick leave
  • Free lunch, coffee, drinks, and snacks
  • Commuter benefits
  • Monthly happy hours and annual team events

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Base salary represents just one part of overall compensation; all full-time, permanent roles are eligible for a discretionary bonus and benefits, including items in the above list.
The base salary for this role is 150,000 USD per year