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Machine Learning Research Intern - Summer 2027 - Chicago

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

What is the Machine Learning Research Intern - Summer 2027 - Chicago role in Chicago, United States?

An established electronic market maker is hiring a Machine Learning Research Intern - Summer 2027 - Chicago in Chicago, United States. It is an Internship level machine learning researcher seat, and the advert asks for Deep learning, Machine learning, Market microstructure, Networking.

Indicative base salary

$145k – $195k

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Median for Machine learning researcher

$175k – $300k

10 advertised ranges

Seniority

Internship

Machine learning

Status

Open

Ref KQ-9211AF

Indicative base range modelled from the Quant Researcher entry / phd hire benchmark for Chicago. Not an advertised figure.

Early signaln=10

Based on 10 live vacancies across 10 employers, 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 machine learning researcher 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

  • ·PhD in a quantitative discipline, or equivalent demonstrated ability.
  • ·Practical experience with Deep learning, Machine learning, Market microstructure, Networking, Probability.
  • ·Comfort with probability, statistics and precise reasoning under time pressure.
  • ·Evidence of shipping work that other people relied on.

Skills in this advert

Deep learningMachine learningMarket microstructureNetworkingProbabilityPython

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