C++ Software Engineer

IMC is looking for a highly skilled software engineer to join our Chicago team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing software solutions that meet the hardware-specific demands of our global trading infrastructure. Working within a fast-paced, dynamic tech environment, you'll collaborate closely with global teams, leveraging rapid feedback loops to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in writing low-level, high-performance C++ code and a proven track record of working effectively alongside hardware teams to create tightly integrated, efficient solutions.

Your Core Responsibilities: 

• Work closely with hardware engineers and cross-functional teams to understand requirements and implement effective solutions 
• Write highly-performant software solutions to control and interface with hardware components 
• Optimize components of our system to achieve low-latency and high-throughput capabilities 
• Ensure a seamless integration of new applications and enhancements to the existing trading infrastructure 

Your Skills and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field of study
• 5+ years of professional experience using modern C++ in a low-latency environment  
• Experience with software development for hardware platforms 
• Knowledge of trading systems and financial markets is a strong plus 
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills 

About Us

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.