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IMC Trading

Proprietary trading using quantitative strategies

Trading Engineer - Strategy

Site Reliability EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChicago, IL, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is required.
  • At least 3 years of experience in site reliability, systems engineering, or technical operations, ideally supporting high-performance or real-time systems.
  • A software-development mindset applied to automating operational problems is required, including Python.
  • Hands-on experience managing production Linux and Kubernetes environments is required.
  • Familiarity with Prometheus, SQL, MongoDB, InfluxDB, Kafka, or similar technologies is required.
  • The candidate should have a proactive, problem-solving mindset, thrive under pressure, and learn new systems quickly.
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach are required.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor system health and performance in real time, respond to market-driven incidents, and ensure systems remain available and fast during trading hours.
  • Investigate distributed architectures to identify root causes and prevent recurrences.
  • Build tools and automations to eliminate manual processes, scale reliability, and free time for innovation.
  • Partner with traders, quantitative researchers, and developers to deliver improvements to the trading stack.
  • Challenge existing processes, propose solutions, and improve reliability and performance.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience supporting high-performance or real-time systems is ideal.

About the Company

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IMC Trading

Proprietary trading using quantitative strategies

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
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Founded
1989

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