Hardware Engineer Intern: RTL/Verilog, Mentored to Full-Time

IMC Trading; Illinois; On-site; USD 195,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

IMC Trading offers a 10-week Hardware Engineer internship designed to give hands-on exposure to RTL design, algorithmic thinking, and hardware-focused development. You’ll receive education, mentorship, and opportunities to secure a full-time Graduate Hardware Engineer role after the program.

We seek current university students pursuing Electrical or Computer Engineering, graduating between September 2027 and July 2028, with Verilog/SystemVerilog/VHDL experience and a willingness to learn across

Qualifications

• Pursuing Electrical or Computer Engineering degree, graduating Sep 2027–Jul 2028.
• Experience with RTL languages (Verilog/SystemVerilog/VHDL).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teammates in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Enhance knowledge of algorithm complexity, professional design, and coding.
• Work on meaningful and challenging projects.
• Participate in classroom-based training covering financial markets, IMC technology and hardware design.
• Build valuable connections in an environment that rewards problem solving, innovation and teamwork.
• Engage in professional development sessions to envision your future at IMC.
• Attend a full schedule of events and social activities throughout the summer.

Skills

Verilog

SystemVerilog

VHDL

RTL programming

C++

Python

Education

EE/CE degree

Job description

IMC Trading offers a 10-week Hardware Engineer internship designed to give hands-on exposure to RTL design, algorithmic thinking, and hardware-focused development. You’ll receive education, mentorship, and opportunities to secure a full-time Graduate Hardware Engineer role after the program.

We seek current university students pursuing Electrical or Computer Engineering, graduating between September 2027 and July 2028, with Verilog/SystemVerilog/VHDL experience and a willingness to learn across