21 research software engineer jobs at 18 companies in Aurora, IL

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Research Software Engineer
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$110k-$135k/yr HybridFull Time
University of Chicago
University of Chicago: Provides higher education and conducts academic research.
5+ YOECollege degree in a related field, 5+ years' relevant experience, expertise with Linux and Python, experience with large codebases, cloud platforms, Git and CI/CD, containerization, web frameworks, and strong communication.
Linux, Python, Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Flask, Node.js, React, Angular, AWS, GCP, Azure, CI/CD
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Research Developer
Amsterdam or Chicago or London or New York City
OnsiteFull Time
Headlands Technologies
Headlands Technologies: A global proprietary trading firm utilizing quantitative algorithms.
Apply statistics and machine learning to noisy data; develop predictive signals and trading models; solid software development skills in Java, C++, or Python; collaborative and results-oriented.
Java, C++, Python
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Campus AI Research Engineer – Deep Learning(Full-Time)
Chicago or New York City
$300k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Jump Trading
Jump Trading: Global proprietary trading firm specializing in algorithmic and high-frequency strategies
Advanced ML research experience with strong publication or open-source contributions; expertise in deep learning and language-modeling; strong software skills in Python/C++; experience with model training, HPC, and production integration.
C, C++, Python, CUDA, PyTorch, JAX, TensorFlow, HPC, ROCm
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Software Engineer - Trading Strategies
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Optiver
Optiver: Global market maker providing liquidity to financial markets.
Experienced engineers with strong CS fundamentals, systems-level programming (C/C++), Linux and networking knowledge, project leadership experience, ownership mindset, and ability to work with traders and researchers.
C, C++, Linux, FPGA
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Applied Research Engineer
San Francisco or Palo Alto or Chicago or New York City or Seattle or Atlanta or Indianapolis or Austin
$197k-$314k/yr HybridFull Time
Salesforce
SalesforceNYSE: CRM: Sells cloud-based customer relationship management and business software solutions.
Strong abilities with Python and Linux, some React; experience with AWS or GCP production deployments, cloud architectures, field-debugging full-stack deployments, security best practices, and building ML/AI tools and pipelines.
Python, Linux, React, AWS, GCP, Kubernetes
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AI Lead Research Scientist
Evanston, Illinois, United States
$160k/yr RemoteFull Time
Sugino Corp
Sugino Corp: Manufacturer of precision industrial cleaning and machining equipment.
6+ YOEAdvanced research leadership in NLP/LLMs, AI/software engineering, experimental design, data analysis, and proposal development; PhD/Master's/Bachelor's with substantial related research experience.
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Research Assistant
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$20/hr OnsiteContract, Temporary
Illinois Institute of Technology
Illinois Institute of Technology: Private research university providing STEM-focused undergraduate and graduate education.
Command of Python and basic software engineering practices required; familiarity with QMCPy desired. Contribute features, documentation, tests, publications, and presentations.
Python, QMCPy
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Software Support and Documentation Engineer - Aurora, IL
Aurora, Illinois, United States
$65k-$75k/yr HybridFull Time
Mitutoyo
Mitutoyo: Produces precision measuring instruments and metrology solutions for manufacturing.
4+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent, 4+ years supporting software, strong troubleshooting, documentation and communication skills, ability to explain technical concepts to varied audiences.
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Quantitative Developer - Python
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$200k-$225k/yr OnsiteFull Time
IMC
IMC: Global trading firm providing liquidity to financial markets.
5+ YOE3-7 years of quantitative software development; strong Python experience; knowledge of time series, backtesting, and ML for systematic strategies; low-latency systems preferred; ability to work across research and engineering.
Python, Pandas, Polars, Time Series, Backtesting, Machine Learning
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Entry Level Electrical Design Engineer (Rose-Hulman 2026)
Chicago or Cincinnati
$88k-$98k/yr HybridFull Time
DMC
DMC: Provides engineering and software services for industrial automation
0+ YOEBachelor's in Electrical Engineering (3.4 GPA min), 0-1 years relevant experience; familiar with electrical schematics and design software (AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, EPlan); ability to research components and perform basic calculations.
AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, EPlan
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Staff Attack Engineer, OCI
Chicago or United States
$247k-$275k/yr RemoteFull Time
Horizon3.ai
Horizon3.ai: Autonomous penetration testing platform for continuous security assessment.
10+ YOE10+ years engineering or offensive security experience, hands-on OCI offensive security experience, strong cloud attack path knowledge, Python coding, web and cloud pentesting experience, strong research and documentation skills.
Python, NodeZero, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Oracle Kubernetes Engine (OKE), Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, GCP
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Senior Design Verification Engineer I
North Chicago, Illinois, United States
$97k-$184k/yr OnsiteFull Time
AbbVie
AbbVieNYSE: ABBV: Develops and sells innovative pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical medicines.
3+ YOE3+ years medical device/combination product experience, knowledge of design control, GMP/GDP, ISO/FDA/ASTM standards, equipment/software qualification, test method development, statistics and technical communication.
SolidWorks, MiniTab, Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN), Polarian
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AI Solution Architect-Research Office Managed Services
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$155k-$175k/yr RemoteFull Time
Huron
HuronNasdaq: HURN: Professional services firm providing management consulting and digital transformation.
8+ YOE8+ years software/AI experience with 2+ years in solution design; hands-on Python, AI/ML, generative AI, API development, cloud (Azure/AWS/GCP); strong communication and architecture skills.
Python, Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform
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Quantitative Technologist (Full-Time - C++ Developer)
Chicago or New York or Amsterdam
HybridFull Time
Radix Trading
Radix Trading: Proprietary firm focused on quantitative research and scientific trading.
Analytical, proficient in C/C++, strong CS fundamentals, distributed systems, production software, data-driven mindset.
C++, C, Data Structures, Algorithms, Distributed Systems, Software Architecture, Machine Learning
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Predoctoral Appointee – Machine Learning for Viral Glycosylation Prediction
Lemont, Illinois, United States
$58k-$97k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne National Laboratory: Conducts scientific research and develops advanced energy technologies.
Master's degree completed, experience developing ML/DL models, proficiency in Python and scientific programming, experience with biological sequence/structural data, familiarity with ML frameworks and software engineering best practices.
Python, PyTorch, PyTorch Geometric, DGL, JAX, TensorFlow, Git
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Project Manager, R&D
Palm Beach Gardens or Raleigh or Deerfield or Skaneateles
$120k-$165k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Baxter
BaxterNew York Stock Exchange: BAX: Develops and manufactures medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and IV solutions.
8+ YOE8+ years experience (Bachelor’s in Engineering; Master’s with 5+ years) leading software/regulated medical device projects; SDLC/Quality Systems/Agile strong; FDA 510(k) familiarity; excellent communication.
SDLC, Quality Systems, Agile, Regulatory (FDA)
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ML Data Scientist III ( Seattle/Provo)
Provo or Seattle or Chicago or Boston or South Bend
$100k-$140k/yr HybridFull Time
Press Ganey
Press Ganey: Provides patient experience measurement and healthcare performance analytics.
5+ YOEMaster's in CS/AI or related,5+ years in applied research or software engineering,proven conversational AI and generative AI experience,knowledge of ML/NLP and collaboration skills.
LangChain, LangGraph, MCP, ADK, A2A, Apache Spark, Databricks, Docker, Kubernetes, Azure, AWS, GCP
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Engineering Intern / Co-op
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$35-$55/hr OnsiteFull Time, Internship
OceanComm
OceanComm: High-speed wireless acoustic modems for underwater video and data.
Actively enrolled STEM student (EE/CompE/MechE or related), full-time on-site for minimum 12 weeks, proficiency in C/C++/Python and Git, strong fundamentals in software or hardware, U.S. person requirement.
C, C++, Python, Git, TypeScript, Vue, ROS2, SystemVerilog, UVM, cocotb