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Backbone Network Engineer

IMC TradingChicago, United States
Hybrid Full-time $175K/yr - $240K/yr

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

Skills and Experience:5+ years of experience in network engineering, focusing on backbone or large-scale infrastructure. In-depth knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, PIM, Segment Routing) and traffic engineering. Expertise in routers, switches, and optical networking technologies (DWDM/ONS). Strong troubleshooting skills across LAN, unicast/multicast routing, and packet-level analysis. Experience with network automation and scripting (Python, Bash, Ansible). Proven ability to solve complex problems quickly and effectively. Excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration. Willingness to participate in on-call rotations during trading hours and critical events.

About the job

Join our dynamic global network team as a Backbone Network Engineer, where you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and optimizing the backbone infrastructure that supports our international trading operations. Collaborate with engineers around the globe to ensure our network consistently provides ultra-low latency, high availability, and robust security, essential for maintaining our competitive advantage in the market.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Design and enhance backbone infrastructure for high-speed, low-latency data transmission and scalability.
  • Deploy and configure high-performance routing and optical hardware to minimize congestion and maximize availability.
  • Create low-latency routing paths between data centers, trading venues, and counterparties.
  • Proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve network issues using advanced monitoring and analytical tools.
  • Plan and scale backbone capacity to support global growth.
  • Collaborate with trading, development, and infrastructure teams to integrate network changes seamlessly into production.
  • Work globally to maintain documentation, policies, and operational standards.

About IMC Trading

IMC Trading is a leading global market maker, leveraging technology and data to provide liquidity across various financial markets. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, we strive to maintain our position at the forefront of the industry.

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