Hardware Engineer Intern Summer 2027

IMC Financial Markets; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

IMC Financial Markets in Chicago offers a 10-week internship for aspiring Hardware Engineers. This position includes educational training, mentorship, and a chance to secure a full-time Graduate position post-internship. Interns will work on challenging projects, enhance their coding skills, and participate in professional development sessions.

Ideal candidates are university students pursuing degrees in Electrical or Computer Engineering, graduating between September 2027 and July 2028. A competitive compensation package of $200,000 is offered, with opportunities for bonuses and benefits, including paid leave and insurance.

Qualifications

• Current university student graduating between September 2027 - July 2028.
• Strong analytical skills and interest in solving complex problems programmatically.
• Desire to collaborate with technical and non-technical teammates.

Responsibilities

• Enhance your knowledge of algorithm complexity and coding.
• Work on meaningful and challenging projects.
• Participate in training covering financial markets, IMC technology, and hardware design.

Skills

Verilog

SystemVerilog

VHDL

C++

Python

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Our 10-week internship is your chance to experience life as a Hardware Engineer at IMC. You'll have the support you need to succeed: educational training and a mentor who will oversee your work and professional development. We provide a highly competitive compensation package with accommodations included. The bar for talent at IMC is high and interns who meet our performance expectations will have the opportunity to secure a full time Graduate Hardware Engineer position at the end of the program. Where you go from here is up to you!

Core Responsibilities

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

Skills and Experience

• Current university student graduating between September 2027 - July 2028 that is pursuing an Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related degree
• Must have proficient experience in Verilog, SystemVerilog, VHDL or other RTL programming (additional software experience is a plus; C++, Python, or similar)
• Strong analytical skills and interest in solving complex problems programmatically
• Desire to collaborate with technical and non-technical teammates in a dynamic environment
• Interest in the Financial Markets; previous knowledge is NOT required
• Must be able to start internship on June 7, 2027

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.

Base Salary: $200,000