Trading Engineer - Execution
IMC Trading · Chicago, IL · 1 wk ago
Information Technology$175k–$225k/yrFull-time
Core Responsibilities
- Participate in structured support rotations to provide real-time coverage for critical execution systems
- Ensure continuity of trading operations, prioritizing and resolving system issues with urgency and composure
- Diagnose novel production incidents, often coordinating across trading, development, infrastructure, and external exchanges
- Monitor system performance and proactively identify risks before they impact trading
- Build automation tools for system orchestration and operational efficiency
- Eliminate recurring issues through root cause analysis and durable fixes
- Partner with technology and trading teams to refine and deploy system architecture
- Enhance monitoring, observability, and resiliency
- Support and optimize core market connectivity
Skills And Experience
- Passion for problem solving and new technologies
- 2-5+ years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering, Systems Integration, Production Engineering, or a related role in a heavily on-prem environment
- 2-5+ years of hands-on experience with Linux operating systems, network configuration, and server management
- Strong understanding of network fundamentals, including routing protocols, TCP/UDP, multicast, network offload, and kernel bypass technology
- Proficiency in Python and Bash
- Demonstrated curiosity and hands-on experimentation with technology—whether through personal projects, home labs, open source contributions, or deep-dive exploration of operating systems and networking
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related engineering discipline (or equivalent practical experience)
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 our commitment to giving back.