Graduate Hardware Engineer: Real-Time, Low-Latency Systems

IMC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Paid leave

Insurance

Job summary

IMC is seeking a Hardware Engineer in Chicago. You will spot opportunities, solve problems, and develop new technologies while collaborating with mentors and leads for project growth.

Core duties include expanding knowledge in trading systems, designing hardware, and driving projects end-to-end, with focus on low-latency techniques and cross-functional collaboration. Base salary is disclosed, with bonuses and benefits available.

Qualifications

• Current university student graduating between September 2026 and July 2027 pursuing Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related degree.
• Strong analytical skills and a desire to solve complex problems programmatically.
• Must be available for full-time employment starting in February or August 2027.

Responsibilities

• Enhance knowledge of trading, algorithm complexity, system design, and coding.
• Work within systems involving software and hardware technologies.
• Develop hardware designs and tests.
• Drive projects from ideation to production.
• Explore low-latency techniques to implement within our trading system.
• Build relationships across technology and trading teams.

Skills

RTL development

C++/Python

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

EE/CE degree

Job description

IMC is seeking a Hardware Engineer in Chicago. You will spot opportunities, solve problems, and develop new technologies while collaborating with mentors and leads for project growth.

Core duties include expanding knowledge in trading systems, designing hardware, and driving projects end-to-end, with focus on low-latency techniques and cross-functional collaboration. Base salary is disclosed, with bonuses and benefits available.