Quantitative Developer - Python

IMC B.V.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Paid leave

Insurance benefits

Job summary

IMC B.V. is seeking a Quantitative Developer to take charge of the full path from research to production, creating impactful systems for live trading. This role involves designing and maintaining systems to enable rapid iteration.

The ideal candidate will have 3-7 years of experience, particularly in Python and quantitative software development, working fluidly between research and engineering teams. A competitive salary range of $200,000 to $225,000 USD is offered, along with bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in quantitative software development.
• Strong production experience in Python, including data analysis workflows.
• Grounding in probability, statistics, and time series analysis.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain systems that enable rapid iteration from idea to production.
• Design simulation and backtesting infrastructure that models constraints.
• Own feature and signal pipelines from research to execution.

Skills

Quantitative software development

Python (data analysis workflows)

Probability and statistics

Time series analysis

Machine learning concepts

Low-latency systems

Job description

IMC is looking for a Quantitative Developer to own the full path from research to production. This role blends research and engineering, with tight feedback loops from ideation to live trading. You will build the systems that turn quantitative insights into measurable edge, with direct visibility into how your work creates impact.

Your Core Responsibilities

• Build and maintain systems that span research and production, enabling rapid iteration from idea to production
• Design high-fidelity simulation and backtesting infrastructure that models latency, microstructure, and real-world constraints
• Define, compute, and curate features across instruments, regimes, and time horizons
• Own feature and signal pipelines, ensuring clean, consistent delivery from research to execution
• Contribute to strategy optimization, balancing expected performance with real-world constraints
• Debug issues end-to-end across research and execution

Your Skills and Experience

• 3-7 years of experience in quantitative software development, preferably at a trading firm or systematic fund
• Strong production experience in Python, including data analysis workflows (pandas, polars, or similar)
• Strong grounding in probability, statistics, and time series analysis; familiarity with backtesting and simulation frameworks
• Solid understanding of ML concepts as applied to systematic strategies, from research through production
• Experience with low-latency systems is valuable
• Ability to work fluidly across research and engineering teams

The Base Salary range for the role is included below. 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. Please visit Benefits - US | IMC Trading for more comprehensive information.

Salary Range

$200,000 — $225,000 USD