Quantitative Performance Engineer

IMC

about 2 months ago

Chicago, IL, USA

Intern / Entry Level

Base Salary

$200k - $200k/yr

Responsibilities

Perform quantitative research with large datasets to understand exchange technology.
Design novel strategies to optimize IMC’s liquidity taking and quoting strategies.
Develop AI agents, ETL pipelines, and algorithms in Python for trading strategies.
Reverse-engineer and stress-test network and systems programming technologies.
Collaborate closely with Traders and Engineers to implement ideas.

Current university student graduating between September 2025 – July 2026 in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Proficiency in at least one programming language.
Exceptional quantitative ability and analytical skills.
Highly motivated to compete in a competitive market.
Experience with statistical modeling, machine learning, or network technology is a plus.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Interest in Financial Markets; previous knowledge is not required.
Must be available for full-time employment starting in August 2026.

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