Trading Engineer - Execution

IMC Trading; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

A global trading firm is seeking a Trading Engineer - Execution in Chicago, IL. In this role, you will maintain critical trading operations, develop automation tools, and enhance system architectures. The ideal candidate has over three years of experience with Linux and networking, proficiency in Python and Bash, and a passion for creating reliable systems. This position offers a competitive salary range of $130,000 to $215,000 USD, reflecting the level of expertise required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering, Systems Integration, or a related role required.
• 3+ years of hands-on professional experience with Linux operating systems, network configuration, and server management required.
• Strong understanding of network fundamentals, including network routing protocols, TCP/UDP, multicast, network offload, and kernel bypass technology required.
• Proficiency in Python and Bash required.
• Self-driven and curious, with the ability to solve problems uniquely specific to our trading setup and learn on the job.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuity of critical trading operations, prioritizing resolution of system issues with a sense of urgency.
• Partner with technology and trading teams to continually evolve and deploy system architecture.
• Develop automation tools for system orchestration and upkeep.
• Support core market connectivity and correspond with exchanges regarding trade order activity.
• Monitor trading system performance, proactively identify issues, and implement lasting solutions.

Skills

Site Reliability Engineering

Linux operating systems

Network configuration

Server management

Python

Bash

MySQL

MongoDB

NoSQL technology

Kubernetes

Containerization technology

FPGA systems

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science

Job description

Join to apply for the Trading Engineer - Execution role at IMC Trading.

We are looking for a multi‑talented and passionate Trading Systems Engineer to join our execution development team. You will join a team of motivated and experienced professionals committed to continual improvement and rigorous standards of operational excellence. You will be given a high degree of responsibility over a range of complex real‑time system interactions and partner with technology and development teams to improve our execution systems.

Your Core Responsibilities

• Ensure continuity of critical trading operations, prioritizing resolution of system issues with a sense of urgency.
• Partner with technology and trading teams to continually evolve and deploy system architecture.
• Develop automation tools for system orchestration and upkeep.
• Support core market connectivity and correspond with exchanges regarding trade order activity, connectivity, and other related technical issues.
• Monitor trading system performance, proactively identify issues, and implement lasting solutions.

Your Skills And Experience

• 3+ years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering, Systems Integration, or a related role required.
• 3+ years of hands‑on professional experience with Linux operating systems, network configuration, and server management required.
• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related engineering disciplines.
• Strong understanding of network fundamentals, including network routing protocols, TCP/UDP, multicast, network offload, and kernel bypass technology required.
• Proficiency in Python and Bash required.
• Experience with MySQL, MongoDB, and NoSQL technology preferred.
• Experience with Kubernetes and containerization technology preferred.
• Experience with installing and configuring FPGA systems in a Linux environment preferred.
• Self‑driven and curious, with the ability to solve problems uniquely specific to our trading setup and learn on the job.

Salary Range

$130,000 - $215,000 USD

About Us

IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting‑edge research environment and a world‑class technology backbone. Since 1989, we’ve been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend. Across our offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative, high‑performance culture, and our commitment to giving back.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology