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Graduate Hardware Engineer

IMC Trading
🇺🇸ChicagoStudentIntern$200k+Posted July 1, 2026

About the Role

As a Hardware Engineer at IMC, you are responsible for spotting new opportunities, solving problems and developing new technologies. You will enhance your knowledge of trading, algorithm complexity, system design, and coding while working within different systems involving a mix of software and cutting-edge hardware technologies. Your core responsibilities include developing hardware designs and tests, driving projects from ideation to production, exploring innovative low-latency techniques for trading systems, and building relationships across technology and trading teams. You will receive support from both a mentor and a lead who will oversee your projects and professional development.

Requirements

  • Current university student graduating between September 2026 – July 2027 that is pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related degree
  • Strong analytical skills and a desire to solve complex problems programmatically
  • Desire to collaborate with non-engineers in a dynamic environment
  • Interest in the Financial Markets; previous knowledge is NOT required
  • Must be available for full-time employment starting in February or August 2027

What You'll Get

  • $200k+ base salary
  • Discretionary bonus (all full-time, permanent positions are eligible)
  • Benefits, including paid leave and insurance