C++ Software Engineer
IMC
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Practise the C++ Software Engineer at IMC interview free →IMC is seeking a highly skilled C++ Software Engineer to join our Chicago team. As a Software Engineer, you will design and develop software solutions tailored to the hardware-specific needs of our global trading system with a focus on optimizing performance. Our dynamic, fast-paced tech environment enables collaboration and rapid feedback loops across global teams. You will be responsible for spotting new opportunities, solving problems and developing innovative technologies. Software development here is innovative, pragmatic and fun, even as complexity grows.
Your Core Responsibilities:
- Design and build low latency, high-performance trading systems
- Optimize production code and other system components to achieve low-latency and high-throughput capabilities
- Write highly performant software solutions to control and interface with hardware components such as ASICs and FPGAS
- Work closely with hardware engineers and cross-functional teams to understand requirements and implement effective solutions
- Ensure a seamless integration of new applications and enhancements to the existing trading infrastructure
Your Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field of study
- 2+ years of professional experience using modern C++ in a low-latency environment
- Experience with software development for hardware platforms
- Knowledge of trading systems and financial markets is a strong plus
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
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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 | IMC Trading for more comprehensive information.
About Us
IMC is a research-driven trading firm where quantitative modeling, machine learning, and engineering shape how modern markets are traded. A stabilizing force in markets since 1989, we provide liquidity across trading venues, delivering the best outcome in value and risk management to investors. Using our own technology and capital, we build proprietary systems and algorithms that operate across global markets. Our researchers, traders, and engineers work as a collective, combining rapid experimentation, advanced infrastructure, and real-time feedback to turn insight into execution and execution into advantage.
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