Full-Time

Research Engineer

Posted on 10/31/2025

IMC Trading

IMC Trading

1,001-5,000 employees

Proprietary trading using quantitative strategies

Compensation Overview

$175k - $250k/yr

+ Discretionary Bonus

Chicago, IL, USA + 1 more

More locations: New York, NY, USA

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Category
Quantitative Finance (1)
Required Skills
LLM
Python
Tensorflow
Neural Networks
Pytorch
Java
MLflow
C/C++
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in designing research platforms in trading environments
  • Experience with ML methodologies and frameworks such as LLMs, Deep Learning, Neural Networks, etc.
  • Software development experience in C++ or Java + proficiency in Python
  • Knowledge of machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX
Responsibilities
  • Develop high-throughput, scalable research platforms, with a focus on the interaction between data, ML pipelines and back testing
  • Contribute to the development and deployment of deep learning models into production
  • Guide tooling to facilitate unconstrained experimentation at a large scale; generalize tooling across asset classes, horizons and trading strategies
  • Collaborate with quantitative researchers and traders to investigate and evaluate research ideas and to develop scientific libraries to share findings
  • Evaluate and roll out third-party tooling (e.g., MLflow; Neptune; Ray); lead implementation and optimization of our research tools
  • Create efficient processes for reproducible research
  • Design scalable model frameworks capable of handling high-volume trading data and delivering real-time, high-accuracy predictions
Desired Qualifications
  • Hands-on experience with ML pipelines in high-performance (real-time, low latency) environments

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

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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

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