Hardware Engineer

What You’ll Do

• Participate in the full ASIC development lifecycle, from specification through integration and deployment
• Design and implement RTL for next-generation ASIC platforms using SystemVerilog
• Contribute to architecture and design discussions for performance-critical hardware systems
• Develop new functionality that supports evolving trading and infrastructure requirements
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and research teams to translate requirements into scalable solutions
• Develop unit tests and verification environments for RTL designs
• Validate functionality and performance of hardware components
• Debug design and integration issues throughout the development process
• Contribute to verification methodologies and testing infrastructure
• Ensure designs meet reliability, performance, and maintainability requirements
• Develop scripts and tooling to improve engineering workflows
• Support automation efforts across design and verification processes
• Contribute to continuous improvements in development methodologies and engineering practices

What You Bring

• BS+ in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
• Strong experience with RTL design and development using SystemVerilog
• Strong understanding of digital design fundamentals
• Working knowledge of C++
• Experience developing and executing verification and test strategies
• Experience working with multi-clock-domain designs and clock-domain crossing concepts
• Solid understanding of Ethernet protocols and networking fundamentals
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple engineering disciplines

Nice to Have

• ASIC development experience
• FPGA development experience with relevant ASIC design exposure
• Familiarity with PMA (Physical Media Attachment) technologies
• Experience with high-performance networking systems
• Experience designing low-latency or performance-sensitive systems
• Exposure to trading, market infrastructure, or financial technology environments
• Experience building verification frameworks or test automation tools
• Strong C++ development skills

About Us

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 commitment to continuous innovation.

The Base Salary range for the role is $200,000 - $225,000 USD. 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 | IMC Trading for more comprehensive information.