Low-Latency C++ Engineer for Hardware-Driven Trading

IMC Trading; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Insurance

Paid leave

Job summary

IMC Trading in Chicago is seeking a skilled C++ Software Engineer to design and develop high-performance trading software, focusing on hardware-tuned solutions and ultra-low latency.

You will collaborate with hardware engineers and global teams to optimize production code, implement interfaces with ASICs and FPGAs, and contribute to a cutting-edge trading platform with a performance-driven culture.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience using modern C++ in low-latency environments.
• Experience with software development for hardware platforms.
• Knowledge of trading systems and financial markets is a strong plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and build low latency, high-performance trading systems.
• Optimize production code and system components for low-latency, high-throughput.
• Write software to control and interface with hardware components such as ASICs and FPGAs.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers and cross-functional teams to meet requirements.
• Ensure seamless integration of new applications and enhancements to the trading infrastructure.

Skills

C++

Low-latency

Hardware integration

Trading systems

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/CE or related field

Job description

IMC Trading in Chicago is seeking a skilled C++ Software Engineer to design and develop high-performance trading software, focusing on hardware-tuned solutions and ultra-low latency.

You will collaborate with hardware engineers and global teams to optimize production code, implement interfaces with ASICs and FPGAs, and contribute to a cutting-edge trading platform with a performance-driven culture.