IMC Trading

Trading Engineer - Execution

Chicago, United States · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$175k-$225kDetected 26 days ago

PythonBashNoSQLMySQLMongoDBLinuxSite Reliability EngineeringA/B TestingSystems EngineeringBGP/OSPFResearchCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

About the role

In this role, you will take ownership of systems that sit directly in the critical path of live trading, handling everything from hardware and network connectivity to application performance and exchange interactions.
If you enjoy solving real-time problems and seeing immediate impact from your work, this is for you. - Project-based engineering work, improving the reliability, performance, and automation of those same systems.

Build automation tools for system orchestration and operational efficiency
Partner with technology and trading teams to refine and deploy system architecture
Support and optimize core market connectivity

This portion of the role is fast-paced, highly visible and requires strong troubleshooting instincts, clear communication, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
If you enjoy solving real-time problems and seeing immediate impact from your work, this is for you.
2-5+ years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering, Systems Integration, Production Engineering, or a related role in a heavily on-prem environment

Passion for problem solving and new technologies.
2-5+ years of hands-on experience with Linux operating systems, network configuration, and server management
Strong understanding of network fundamentals, including routing protocols, TCP/UDP, multicast, network offload, and kernel bypass technology
Proficiency in Python and Bash
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related engineering discipline (or equivalent practical experience)

$175,000 - $225,000 USD
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.
The Base Salary range for the role is included below.

Participate in structured support rotations to provide real-time coverage for critical execution systems
Please visit Benefits - US | IMC Trading for more comprehensive information.

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.

This listing is sourced directly from IMC Trading's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.