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Hardware Engineer

IMC Trading
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈChicagoFull-time$200k–$225kPosted June 24, 2026

About the Role

IMC is seeking a Hardware Engineer to join the Global Hardware team and help develop the next generation of custom ASICs that power trading infrastructure. As a member of this organization, you'll work on long-term, high-impact engineering challenges that directly influence the performance and scalability of IMC's trading systems, designing proprietary hardware solutions for latency-sensitive environments.

This role combines hardware design, verification, and system-level thinking. You'll contribute across the full ASIC development lifecycle, from RTL design and validation to integration within larger hardware platforms. The collaborative culture provides broad ownership and exposure to multiple aspects of the design process, including:

  • Participating in the full ASIC development lifecycle from specification through deployment
  • Designing and implementing RTL for next-generation ASIC platforms using SystemVerilog
  • Developing verification environments and validating hardware components
  • Collaborating with hardware, software, and research teams to translate requirements into scalable solutions

Requirements

  • BS+ in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
  • Strong experience with RTL design and development using SystemVerilog
  • Strong understanding of digital design fundamentals
  • Working knowledge of C++
  • Experience developing and executing verification and test strategies
  • Experience working with multi-clock-domain designs and clock-domain crossing concepts
  • Solid understanding of Ethernet protocols and networking fundamentals
  • Experience with Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages
  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple engineering disciplines

What You'll Get

  • $200k–$225k base salary
  • Discretionary bonus
  • Paid leave
  • Insurance