IMC
C++ Software Engineer
About this role
IMC is hiring a C++ Software Engineer to design and optimize high-performance, low-latency trading systems in Chicago or New York. You'll work with hardware platforms like ASICs and FPGAs while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
What you'll do
- Design and build low-latency, high-performance trading systems
- Optimize production code and system components for low-latency and high-throughput
- Develop performant software to control and interface with hardware (ASICs, FPGAs)
- Collaborate with hardware engineers and teams on requirements and solutions
- Integrate new applications and enhancements into existing trading infrastructure
What they're looking for
- Modern C++ (2+ years professional experience)
- Low-latency software development
- Hardware platform software development
- Performance optimization
- Problem-solving and communication
- Trading systems knowledge (preferred)
- Financial markets understanding (preferred)
Benefits
- Discretionary bonus
- Paid leave
- Insurance coverage
- Collaborative, high-performance culture
- Global team environment
- Exposure to cutting-edge trading technology
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IMC
IMC builds trading technology and financial systems powered by software, machine learning, and hardware engineering. The company is hiring interns and graduate-level engineers and researchers across software, machine learning, and hardware disciplines to develop trading algorithms, research strategies, and collaborative technology solutions.
View all jobs at IMCLikely interview questions
- Walk us through your experience optimizing C++ code for low-latency environments. What specific techniques have you used to reduce latency?
- Describe a time you've written software to interface with hardware components like ASICs or FPGAs. What were the key challenges?