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Quantitative Developer - Derivatives

An established electronic market maker · Chicago, United States · first seen today

What is the Quantitative Developer - Derivatives role in Chicago, United States?

An established electronic market maker is hiring a Quantitative Developer - Derivatives in Chicago, United States. It is an experienced quant developer seat, and the advert asks for C++, Java, Machine learning, Market microstructure.

Indicative base salary

$165k – $235k

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Median for Quant Developer

$175k – $250k

1 advertised ranges

Seniority

Not stated

Quant engineering

Status

Open

Ref KQ-5CD47F

Indicative base range modelled from the Quant Developer developer benchmark for Chicago. Not an advertised figure.

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Based on 1 live vacancies across 1 employer, as observed on 6 September 2026. Counts come from employer-operated job boards we read directly; classification is rule-based and inspectable.

About the employer

This vacancy is with an established electronic market maker. We hold the employer's identity confidential until we have spoken with you about the role, so the advert below is written by our research team from the facts stated in the live posting — never copied from it.

What you would do

  • ·Own quant developer work end to end, from idea to production.
  • ·Work directly with traders, researchers and engineers on the same P&L.
  • ·Measure, monitor and defend the performance of what you build.
  • ·Publish your reasoning so decisions can be checked by other people.

What they are asking for

  • ·A strong quantitative background — mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science or equivalent.
  • ·Practical experience with C++, Java, Machine learning, Market microstructure, Stochastic calculus.
  • ·Comfort with probability, statistics and precise reasoning under time pressure.
  • ·Evidence of shipping work that other people relied on.

Skills in this advert

C++JavaMachine learningMarket microstructureStochastic calculus

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