Graduate Performance Engineer
IMC TradingAbout the Role
Technology is at the heart of modern electronic trading. You will apply quantitative techniques and practical experimentation to develop new strategies to outpace other market participants in the highly competitive world of ultra-low-latency trading.
- Perform quantitative research with large datasets to understand exchange technology
- Design novel strategies to optimize liquidity taking and quoting strategies for exchange microstructure
- Develop AI agents, ETL pipelines and algorithms in Python to optimize ultra-low-latency trading strategies
- Reverse-engineer and stress-test network and systems programming technologies
- Collaborate closely with traders and engineering teams to implement strategies
Requirements
- Current university student graduating between September 2026 – July 2027
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technology field
- Proficiency in at least one programming language
- Exceptional quantitative ability and analytical skills
- Highly motivated to compete—and win—in one of the world's most competitive markets
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a desire to work cross-functionally across trading and engineering teams
- 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
- Paid leave
- Insurance