Graduate Performance Engineer

IMC Inc

United States

6 days ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Starter

Compensation

$200,000.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.dice.com

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Big Data Extract Transform Load (ETL) Python (Programming Language) Machine Learning Reverse Engineering System Programming Computer Network Technologies Information Technology

Job description

Perform quantitative research with large datasets to understand exchange technology.
Design novel strategies to optimize IMC’s liquidity taking and quoting strategies for exchange microstructure.
Develop AI agents, ETL pipelines and algorithms in Python to optimize IMC’s ultra-low-latency trading strategies.
Reverse-engineer and stress-test network and systems programming technologies in order to understand them better than the manufacturers.
Collaborate closely with Traders and with the Hardware and Software Engineers who will implement your ideas.

Requirements

Current university student graduating between September 2026 - July 2027 that is pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technology field.
Proficiency in at least one programming language is required.
Exceptional quantitative ability and analytical skills.
Highly motivated to compete-and win-in one of the world’s most competitive markets.
Experience with statistical modeling, machine learning, or network technology is a plus.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a desire to work cross-functionally across trading and engineering teams.
Interest in the Financial Markets; previous knowledge is NOT required
Must be available for full-time employment starting in February or August 2027

Benefits & conditions

The Base Salary range for the role is included below. Base salary is only one component of total compensation; all full-time, permanent positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and benefits, including paid leave and insurance. Please visit Benefits - US

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Base Salary: $200,000

About the company

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.