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Salaried Reverse Engineering Jobs in Chicago, IL

Trova

Fabric Pattern Maker

Niles, IL

$70K/yr

Niles, IL. Salary Range: $70,000 - $84,000 Employment Type: Direct Hire Work Schedule: Onsite ... Reverse engineering skills from concept to prototype * Experience working with linings ...

Old Mission

Quantitative Researcher (ETFs)

Chicago, IL · On-site

$170K - $300K/yr

Reverse engineer how the rest of the world behaves in different market environments. * Develop ... Commuter and Flexible Spending Programs Base Salary Range $170,000 - $300,000 - Salaries are based ...

Ocra

Full-stack Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$130K - $160K/yr

Building and consuming APIs; able to reverse engineer poorly documented systems. * Comfortable in a ... Competitive salary w/ ancillary earning opportunities * Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental ...

Old Mission

Quantitative Researcher (ETFs)

Chicago, IL · On-site

$170K - $300K/yr

Reverse engineer how the rest of the world behaves in different market environments. * Develop ... Commuter and Flexible Spending Programs Base Salary Range $170,000 - $300,000 - Salaries are based ...

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How much do salaried reverse engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for salaried reverse engineering in Chicago, IL is $140,394.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,700.00 and $183,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Salaried Reverse Engineering vs Software Developer?

AspectSalaried Reverse EngineeringSoftware Developer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science or related field, sometimes certifications in cybersecurity or reverse engineering toolsBachelor's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
Work EnvironmentSecurity-focused labs, corporate R&D, or cybersecurity firmsOffice settings, tech companies, startups, or remote
Employer & Industry UsageCybersecurity, software security, malware analysisTechnology, finance, healthcare, app development

While both roles require strong programming skills and technical knowledge, Salaried Reverse Engineers focus on analyzing and dissecting software to identify vulnerabilities or understand malicious code, often within cybersecurity contexts. Software Developers design, build, and maintain software applications. The roles differ mainly in their objectives: reverse engineering emphasizes analysis and security, whereas development emphasizes creation and implementation.

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Performance Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Chicago, IL • On-site

IMC Trading
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$200K/yr

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PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Technology is at the heart of modern electronic trading. IMC is seeking highly driven interns to apply quantitative techniques and practical experimentation to the technology used by exchanges, connectivity providers, and our own systems.

Your Core Responsibilities:

  • Perform quantitative research with large datasets to understand exchange technology.
  • Design novel strategies to optimize IMC's liquidity taking and quoting strategies for exchange microstructure.
  • Develop AI agents, ETL pipelines and algorithms in Python to optimize IMC's ultra-low-latency trading strategies.
  • Reverse-engineer and stress-test network and systems programming technologies in order to understand them better than the manufacturers.
  • Collaborate closely with Traders and with the Hardware and Software Engineers who will implement your ideas.

Your Skills and Experience:

  • Current university student graduating between September 2027 - July 2028 that is pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technology field.
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language is required.
  • Exceptional quantitative ability and analytical skills.
  • Highly motivated to compete-and win-in one of the world's most competitive markets.
  • Experience with statistical modeling, machine learning, or network technology is a plus.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a desire to work cross-functionally across trading and engineering teams.
  • Interest in the Financial Markets; previous knowledge is NOT required
  • Must be able to start internship on June 7, 2027

You may submit one application per role each year. We strongly encourage you to focus on applying to a single role that best matches your skills and interests. Though you may apply to multiple roles, please note that each application will be evaluated based on the specific criteria established for that particular role. If you have already applied for this position during the current recruitment season and were not selected, you may reapply when the next recruitment season begins in 2027.

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.

Base Salary: $200,000

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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.

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