Job description

IMC is seeking a highly skilled C++ Software Engineer to join our Chicago team. As a Software Engineer, you will design and develop software solutions tailored to the hardware-specific needs of our global trading system with a focus on optimizing performance. Our dynamic, fast-paced tech environment enables collaboration and rapid feedback loops across global teams. You will be responsible for spotting new opportunities, solving problems and developing innovative technologies. Software development here is innovative, pragmatic and fun, even as complexity grows. Your Core Responsibilities: • Design and build low latency, high-performance trading systems • Optimize production code and other system components to achieve low-latency and high-throughput capabilities • Write highly performant software solutions to control and interface with hardware components such as ASICs and FPGAS • Work closely with hardware engineers and cross-functional teams to understand requirements and implement effective solutions • 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 • 2+ 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

Requirements

Must-haves

Design and build low latency, high-performance trading systems
Optimize production code and other system components to achieve low-latency and high-throughput capabilities
Write highly performant software solutions to control and interface with hardware components such as ASICs and FPGAS
Work closely with hardware engineers and cross-functional teams to understand requirements and implement effective solutions
Ensure a seamless integration of new applications and enhancements to the existing trading infrastructure
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field of study
2+ 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

Nice-to-haves

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