Graduate Hardware Engineer

IMC B.V.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

IMC B.V. is seeking a Hardware Engineer to join our dynamic team in Chicago. You will enhance your knowledge of trading systems while collaborating with mentors and peers on innovative hardware developments. This role requires current university students graduating between September 2026 – July 2027, with a focus on Electrical or Computer Engineering.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about solving complex problems and enjoy working in a collaborative environment. Full-time positions start in February or August 2027, with a competitive salary of $200,000.

Responsibilities

• Enhance knowledge of trading and system design.
• Develop hardware designs and tests.
• Drive projects from ideation to production.
• Explore low-latency techniques for trading.
• Collaborate with technology and trading teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

SystemVerilog

Verilog

VHDL

C++

Python

Interest in Financial Markets

Education

Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering

Pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering or related

Job description

Having the best technology drives our business. As a Hardware Engineer at IMC, you are responsible for spotting new opportunities, solving problems and developing new technologies. Our Hardware development process is innovative, pragmatic and fun, even as complexity grows. You will collaborate with team members and receive support from both a mentor and a lead who will oversee your projects and professional development.

Your Core Responsibilities:

• Enhance your knowledge of trading, algorithm complexity, system design, and coding
• Work within different systems involving a mix of software and cutting‑edge hardware technologies
• Develop hardware designs and tests
• Drive projects from ideation to production
• Explore innovative low‑latency techniques to implement within our trading system
• Build relationships across our technology and trading teams

Your Skills and Experience:

• Current university student graduating between September 2026 – July 2027 that is pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related degree
• Strong analytical skills and a desire to solve complex problems programmatically
• Proficient in SystemVerilog, Verilog, VHDL, or other RTL programming (additional software experience is a plus; C++, Python, or similar)
• Desire to collaborate with non-engineers in a dynamic environment
• Interest in the Financial Markets; previous knowledge is NOT required
• Must be available for full‑time employment starting in February or August 2027

Base Salary: $200,000