Jobs at IMC Trading

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IMC Trading is a global proprietary trading firm headquartered in Chicago that operates across equities, options, futures, and foreign exchange markets. The firm is renowned for its algorithmic trading, quantitative research, and a cutting‑edge technology stack that powers high‑frequency trading systems.

IMC hires a wide range of tech roles, from Backend and Infrastructure Engineers to Quantitative Researchers, Algo Traders, Data Scientists, Risk Analysts and DevOps specialists. Interviewers test coding speed, algorithmic thinking, system design, and mathematical modeling, so candidates should prepare for live coding, math puzzles, and case‑study discussions.

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Senior Software Engineer - Development Tools

Company: Hudson River Trading

Location: London, United Kingdom

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking a Software Engineer for their Developer Experience team. The role involves creating internal tools to support developers, using Python or C++ to improve systems, and collaborating with researchers and engineers. The company values its employees, offering a competitive salary range of $175,000 to $250,000, and a culture that encourages innovation, diversity, and teamwork.

Quantitative Researcher (Mid-Freq)

Company: Hudson River Trading

Location: London, United Kingdom

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Systems Engineer - Development Tools

Company: Hudson River Trading

Location: London, United Kingdom

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking a Systems Engineer to join the Developer Tools team. The role involves building and maintaining server and software build infrastructure, designing and supporting code collaboration platforms, and scaling tooling for software development. The ideal candidate should have Python programming skills, a solid understanding of Linux/UNIX, and the ability to work effectively in a team. The position offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 to $250,000, along with comprehensive benefits. HRT values a diverse workforce and fosters a culture of togetherness, innovation, and transparency.

FPGA Software Engineer

Company: Hudson River Trading

Location: London, United Kingdom

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking an FPGA Software Engineer to work on low-latency trading systems. The role involves designing, improving, and maintaining technology for worldwide trading. The engineer will collaborate with strategy developers and hardware developers, and will be responsible for conceptualizing new trading methods, optimizing code, designing APIs, deploying and monitoring live systems, and planning physical networking layouts. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, with excellent design, debugging, and problem-solving skills. C++ expertise is required, along with knowledge of UNIX operating systems, system/processor performance, and network communication. Previous exposure to Verilog and FPGAs is preferred. The annual base salary range is $175,000 to $250,000, with potential for a sign-on bonus and discretionary performance bonus. HRT values a scientific approach to trading, innovation, and a diverse workforce.

Senior Python Engineer

Company: Hudson River Trading

Location: London, United Kingdom

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at IMC Trading?
The environment is fast‑paced and data‑driven, with teams collaborating across disciplines to build and optimize proprietary trading algorithms. Employees receive mentorship, frequent code reviews, and opportunities to contribute to the tech stack from day one.
What types of positions are available at IMC Trading?
Current openings include Backend Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, Cloud Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Quantitative Researcher, Algo Trader, Data Scientist, Risk Analyst, Frontend Engineer, and Product Manager.
How can I stand out as an applicant for IMC Trading?
Demonstrate strong coding skills, solve algorithmic problems quickly, quantify past project impact, showcase a portfolio of data‑driven or trading‑related work, and research IMC’s market focus to tailor your interview answers.

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