Full-Time
Python Software Engineer
IMC Trading
1,001-5,000 employees
Proprietary trading using quantitative strategies
Compensation Overview
$175k - $225k/yr
Chicago, IL, USA + 1 more
More locations: Brooklyn, NY, USA
Hybrid
Partial telecommuting permitted; on-site presence in Chicago, IL or Brooklyn, NY.
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- A Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a similarly quantitative and technical field.
- One (1) year of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
- At least one year of experience in each of the following skills: Applying analytical and engineering techniques to solve complex problems programmatically.
- Programming with Python.
- Developing and implementing algorithms and data structures.
- Software development lifecycle and best practices.
- Designing and developing software applications in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
- Experience with DevOps, databases, big data, or frontend frameworks.
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Linux environments.
- Experience working with financial data.
- Foundational knowledge of quantitative trading concepts and equity/index options.
- Exposure to web/API frameworks such as FastAPI and React.
- Experience with automated testing and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience collaborating with trading desks and developing software for use in a quantitative trading environment.
- Experience with the following tools: Team City, JIRA ticket management, Gerrit code review tool, GitLab, uv, Gitlab CI, py-spy, memray, and Python Packaging.
- Experience with the following libraries: Pandas, Polars, NumPy, Tensorflow, Scikit, scikit-learn, cvxpy, and Pytest.
- Implement software features and components for IMC's trading systems (25%).
- Design software solutions independently and make architectural decisions (10%).
- Debug and fix software issues in trading systems (5%).
- Identify complex multi-component issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventative solutions (5%).
- Ensure code quality and system reliability through comprehensive automated testing (10%).
- Contribute to the automated testing framework, own critical trading system components, and ensure reliability, performance, and scalability across regions (5%).
- Participate in code reviews (10%).
- Monitor system performance and trading operations (5%).
- Collaborate with traders and other teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions (10%).
- Participate in planning, estimate complexity of tasks, and help balance technical debt with feature development (5%).
- Mentor and guide junior developers and interns, helping them understand IMC's systems and development practices (10%).
IMC Trading is a global proprietary trading firm that uses technology and quantitative strategies to trade financial instruments such as stocks, options, and futures with its own capital. It operates in major markets (Amsterdam, Chicago, Sydney) and serves a diverse client base including institutional investors and individual traders. The company identifies market inefficiencies through advanced algorithms and data analytics, with teams of mathematicians, technologists, and traders who continuously improve strategies and build in-house solutions. Unlike firms that manage external funds, IMC trades for its own balance sheet, aiming to earn profits by executing high-frequency and systematic trades across global markets. Its approach centers on a culture of curiosity, continuous improvement, and collaboration, aiming to optimize markets while fostering an inclusive environment where employees can contribute meaningfully.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Founded
1989
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- IMC expanded to 2,070 employees across 10 offices including Mumbai.
- IMC invests in AI, machine learning for alpha generation strategies.
- IMC pioneers FPGA infrastructure for crypto, FX, futures trading.
What critics are saying
- SpectrAxe CLOB bypasses IMC's FX options market making within 12 months.
- Susquehanna erodes IMC's options volume on CBOE in 6 months.
- EU MiFID III forces disclosure of IMC's HFT algos from Amsterdam in 3 months.
What makes IMC Trading unique
- IMC ranks top-three in global listed options liquidity provision.
- IMC leads market making for over 150 US ETFs on NYSE Arca.
- IMC acquired Altas Technologies in 2023 to boost HFT capabilities.
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Benefits
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Parental leave
20 paid days annual leave
PTO
Paid sick leave
Fitness reimbursement
Fully-stocked kitchen in office
401k up to 4% match
IMC employee events
Donation match
Company News
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