48 algorithm engineer jobs at 21 companies in Illinois
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Quantum Algorithm Engineer — AMER
Yorktown Heights or San Jose or San Francisco or Cambridge or Chicago or New York City
$265k-$315k/yrHybridFull Time
IBMNew York Stock Exchange: IBM: Global technology providing enterprise software, cloud, and consulting.
5+ YOEPhD required in physics, CS, CE or equivalent; 5+ years hands-on quantum computing experience; strong Python, Qiskit and IBM Quantum stack skills; experience with quantum hardware, benchmarking, and performance optimization.
Algorithm and Crypto Transition Analyst - Cyber Capability Center - TS w/ SCI eligibility
Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Applied Research Solutions: Providing technical engineering and mission support to defense agencies.
2+ YOETS/SCI eligibility required. 2+ years cryptographic key management and advanced staff experience, COMSEC lifecycle proficiency, knowledge of NSA/DoD/DAF policies, and experience with cloud-based business tools.
Key Management Infrastructure (KMI), Task Management Tool (TMT), Envision, Microsoft 365 Power Platforms
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Designs and manufactures advanced aerospace and defense systems.
12+ YOEBS+12 yrs (MS+10 / PhD+7) in EE/Aerospace/Physics or related; U.S. citizenship able to obtain Top Secret clearance; experience in signal processing, algorithm development, MATLAB or Python, DOORS, integration & test, and model‑based systems engineering.
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
2+ YOEBS in engineering/physics/STEM with 2+ years (or MS/PhD with 0 years), US citizenship, ability to obtain government clearance (SAP/Top Secret), experience developing algorithms and models, proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and C/C++.
DRW: Technology-driven principal trading firm operating in global financial markets
Degree in EE/CE/CS/Physics/Math expected by Dec 2026–Jun 2027; proficiency in System Verilog/Verilog/VHDL and C/C++/Python; RTL data processing and strong algorithms and programming fundamentals.
Innovative AerosystemsNASDAQ: ISSC: Designs and manufactures advanced avionics and flight navigation systems.
5+ YOE5+ years designing fractional-horsepower motors and motor drive electronics, embedded firmware (C/C++/RTOS), control algorithms, and aerospace qualification experience.
C/C++, RTOS, CAN, RS 485, ARINC 429, MATLAB/Simulink, NI LabVIEW, FPGA, HIL, MOSFET, IGBT, Oscilloscope, Current Probe, Logic Analyzer
IMC: Global trading firm providing liquidity to financial markets.
University student graduating Sept 2026–July 2027 in CS/Engineering, strong algorithms and data structures, proficiency in a programming language (Java or C++), strong analytical and collaboration skills.
Balyasny Asset Management: Global multi-strategy investment firm managing diverse alternative asset classes.
5+ YOE5+ years building financial/trading systems in Java, expertise in multi-threaded/concurrency and lock-free algorithms, distributed systems experience, strong communication, familiarity with AI-assisted development tools, comfortable with C#.
Flow Traders: Provides liquidity and market making across global financial markets.
5+ YOE5+ years C++ development experience, strong algorithms and multithreading knowledge, interest in high-performance systems, and good communication skills.
Wolverine Trading: Proprietary trading, asset management, and execution services firm.
2+ YOEBachelor's in CS or related field; 2+ years software development; strong C++, concurrent programming; knowledge of algorithms and data structures; good communication.
Jump Trading: Global proprietary trading firm specializing in algorithmic and high-frequency strategies
Proficiency in C++ or Python on Linux, strong data structures and threading knowledge, coursework or experience in algorithms/OS, reliable availability, collaborative team skills.
State Farm: Provider of auto, home, life, and health insurance.
5+ YOEBachelor's in Computer Science or related plus 5 years' experience; experience with Neo4j or Amazon Neptune and Cypher, Apache Spark, Python/Java/Scala, Docker, Kubernetes, and graph algorithms/Neo4j GDS.
Balyasny Asset Management: Global multi-strategy investment firm managing diverse financial assets.
Strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, distributed systems, and software design; proficiency in low-level C++; familiarity with automated testing and CI/CD; strong communication and collaboration skills.
Hexion: Manufactures specialty resins and adhesives for industrial and construction sectors.
5+ YOE5+ years of applying ML algorithms in production; strong Python (NumPy, Pandas); experience turning research into production code; ability to work with noisy industrial data; collaborative.
Gotion High-techShenzhen Stock Exchange: 002074: Develops and manufactures lithium-ion batteries and energy storage systems.
Advanced degree in ML or related field (PhD preferred), expertise in model design and algorithm development, proficiency in Python and ML frameworks, experience with scientific/time-series data, strong communication and research record.
Pursuing BS, MS, or PhD in STEM with expected graduation Fall 2027–Spring 2028; strong Python/C++; knowledge of algorithms and systems; collaborative mindset; eager to learn software design and testing.
Python, C++, Git, Linux, Refactoring, Test Driven Development
Chicago or Raleigh or Royal Oak or New York City or United States
$123k-$175k/yrHybridFull Time
SpotOn: Provides point-of-sale and business management software for restaurants.
5+ YOE5+ years building high-traffic production software; strong Golang and JavaScript/TypeScript skills; AI tool experience; familiarity with data structures, algorithms, and system design; strong English communication (B2+).
Life Fitness: Designs and manufactures commercial and home fitness equipment.
3+ YOE3+ years OO experience with Java/Kotlin, Android app and system debugging, strong software design and algorithms, B.S. in CS or related, experience with AI-assisted development tools and excellent communication.
Java, Kotlin, GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Visual Studio Code, Firebase Crashlytics, Real Time Databases, AOSP, Linux, logcat
Software Engineer – 2027 Graduate Program (August Start)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$175k-$200k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Old Mission: Quantitative proprietary trading firm specializing in global market making.
Undergraduate or advanced degree in a quantitative field, minimum 3.0 GPA, knowledge of C++, Python, SQL, JavaScript, React, Linux, systems programming, data structures and algorithms, strong communication and problem-solving skills.