Entry-Level Software Engineer

About the Penn Inter-Ivy Tournament IMC Trading and the IMC US Chess Academy invite chess enthusiasts to participate in the Penn Inter-Ivy Tournament. This event brings together players for competitive matches and skill-building in a tournament setting. Location Chicago, United States What to Expect Engage in high-level chess competition Connect with fellow …

The 2026 US Chess Academy invites passionate individuals to become a part of our dynamic team. As we prepare for an exciting year, we are looking for dedicated professionals who share our love for chess and education. If you have a knack for inspiring young minds and fostering a love for strategic thinking through chess, we want to hear from you!

Take the next step in your academic career with IMC! Fill out the form below to receive updates about exciting opportunities such as internships and fellowships tailored for PhD candidates.About UsIMC Trading is a dynamic global trading firm offering a state-of-the-art research environment supported by top-tier technology. Established in 1989, we have consistently played a vital role in financial markets, providing the essential liquidity that market participants rely on. With offices across the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India, our exceptional team of quantitative researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals thrives in a collaborative and high-performing culture. Our commitment to innovation drives us to explore new markets, adopt groundbreaking technologies, and diversify our trading strategies, ensuring our continued success.

Stay Connected with IMC Trading After ICLR 2026 IMC Trading welcomes interest from attendees at ICLR 2026. Completing our brief form is not a formal job application, but it helps us keep in touch and consider your profile for future roles. After the conference, our team will review submissions and reach out if your background matches upcoming opportunities. Locations Amsterdam, Netherlands Chicago, United States Hong Kong, Hong Kong Mumbai, India New York, United States Sydney, Australia We look forward to staying in contact and exploring how you might contribute at IMC Trading.

Role Overview imc is hiring a Business Strategist in Chicago. This role focuses on shaping key strategic initiatives and supporting the company’s growth. The strategist will analyze market trends, spot new opportunities, and work with teams across the business to build practical plans that match company goals. What You Will Do Study market trends and deliver insights to inform business direction Identify and assess opportunities for growth and improvement Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement strategies Contribute to decision-making by providing clear, actionable analysis What We Look For Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Proactive approach to work and new challenges Ability to communicate insights and recommendations clearly Interest in supporting a culture of ongoing improvement This position is based in Chicago, United States.

Role overview IMC Trading is hiring Quantitative Researchers in Chicago to strengthen its proprietary trading models and strategies. This position calls for strong mathematical and analytical skills to advance model development and support trading performance. Partial telecommuting is possible. Several roles are available under Requisition ID: 4453347101. What you will do Partner with traders to assess and enhance the effectiveness of IMC’s trading models using advanced quantitative methods. Develop techniques for collecting and analyzing historical market data, trading statistics, and alternative data sets, using findings to inform new strategies. Convert trading concepts into mathematical models, algorithms, and computational tools that align with trading objectives. Create custom data analysis solutions to investigate research ideas and build models for testing, visualization, and refinement of trading hypotheses. Apply rigorous quantitative analysis to address challenges in both new and existing trading strategies. Work with developers to integrate quantitative models into IMC’s proprietary trading platform. Follow internal best practices to ensure research and implementation remain consistent across IMC’s trading systems. Position details Location: Chicago, United States Partial telecommuting allowed Multiple openings Requisition ID: 4453347101

IMC is on the lookout for skilled Network Engineers who are enthusiastic about designing and maintaining state-of-the-art, high-speed networks. In this role, you will collaborate closely with traders, developers, quantitative analysts, and performance engineers to architect, deploy, and uphold the critical infrastructure that supports our trading operations. Key Responsibilities: Architect, execute, and maintain the North American network infrastructure, focusing on low-latency networking, unicast and multicast routing, BGP, PIM-SM, performance optimization, gap analysis, and automation. Utilize existing tools to monitor and assess network health, while also proposing and developing next-gen monitoring solutions. Drive continuous improvements within the network environment by participating in automation initiatives (e.g., Bash, Python, Ansible, AWX). Ensure meticulous documentation of IMC’s network architecture, configurations, and operational protocols. Engage with external vendors, exchanges, and service providers to assess technological solutions, deploy new services, and resolve issues.

Role overview IMC seeks a Quantitative Researcher in Chicago to help shape and refine proprietary trading models. This position works closely with traders and developers, combining advanced mathematics and analytics to improve model performance. Partial telecommuting is permitted. Multiple positions are available under requisition number 4453348101. What you will do Collaborate with traders to assess and enhance IMC's trading models using mathematical and analytical techniques. Create quantitative methods for collecting and analyzing historical market data, trading metrics, and new data sources to support strategy development. Translate trading concepts into mathematical models, algorithms, and computational programs that match trading objectives. Develop custom tools for data analysis, explore new quantitative research ideas, and design models to test, visualize, and refine these ideas before rollout. Apply rigorous quantitative approaches to address complex problems in both new and existing trading strategies. Partner with developers to integrate new or improved models into IMC's trading platform. Follow internal best practices to ensure research, development, and implementation maintain a logical and consistent trading environment. Additional details Location: Chicago, United States Partial telecommuting allowed Requisition number: 4453348101 Multiple openings

Join IMC, a leading technology-driven trading firm, as a talented C++ Software Engineer in our vibrant Chicago office. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing and crafting software solutions tailored to the unique hardware requirements of our global trading systems, with an emphasis on enhancing performance. Our innovative and fast-paced tech environment encourages teamwork and rapid iterations across international teams. You will identify new opportunities, tackle challenges, and contribute to groundbreaking technologies, making software development both exciting and rewarding, even amidst increasing complexity.

Students interested in connecting with IMC Trading at Carnegie Mellon University (class of 2026) can sign up to receive updates on upcoming networking events and opportunities. Completing this form ensures you stay informed about IMC’s presence and activities at CMU. What to Expect Notifications about future IMC events at Carnegie Mellon University Information on career and networking opportunities for the class of 2026 Who Should Sign Up This is intended for CMU students graduating in 2026 who want to learn more about IMC Trading’s campus events and career paths. About IMC Trading IMC Trading is a global trading firm founded in 1989. The company focuses on research and technology to provide liquidity and support financial markets worldwide. Its team includes quantitative researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals, working together across offices in the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India. IMC values collaboration, high performance, and continuous improvement, and encourages innovation by exploring new markets and technologies.

Join Polar Operations LLC (dba IMC Markets) as a Python Software Engineer in either our Chicago or New York City office. We are looking for innovative and motivated individuals to enhance our trading systems.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement software features for IMC's trading systems (25%).Design independent software solutions and make architectural choices (10%).Debug software issues within trading systems (5%).Perform root cause analysis on complex multi-component issues and implement preventive measures (5%).Maintain code quality and system reliability through thorough automated testing (10%).Contribute to the automated testing framework and manage critical trading system components, ensuring cross-regional reliability and scalability (5%).Engage in code reviews (10%).Monitor system performance and trading operations (5%).Collaborate with traders and teams to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions (10%).Assist in planning, estimating task complexity, and manage technical debt alongside feature development (5%).Mentor junior developers and interns to help them grasp IMC's systems and development practices (10%).Partial remote work options available. Multiple openings exist. Requisition #: 4461661101

Join Polar Operations LLC (also known as IMC Markets) as a Software Engineer specializing in Data. We are on the lookout for talented individuals to fill multiple vacancies in both Chicago, IL, and Brooklyn, NY. If you are passionate about developing innovative software solutions that enhance trading systems, we want to hear from you!Your Core ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement software features and components for IMC's trading systems (25%).Design and architect software solutions independently (10%).Debug and resolve software issues in trading systems (5%).Identify complex multi-component issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventative measures (5%).Maintain code quality and system reliability through thorough automated testing (10%).Contribute to the automated testing framework, own critical trading system components, and ensure reliability, performance, and scalability (5%).Engage in code reviews (10%).Monitor system performance and trading operations (5%).Collaborate with traders and cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions (10%).Participate in project planning, assess task complexity, and manage technical debt alongside feature development (5%).Mentor junior developers and interns, helping them navigate IMC's systems and development methodologies (10%).Partial telecommuting permitted. Multiple positions available. Requisition Number: 4461663101

Join IMC Trading, a leading global market maker, as a Machine Learning Researcher! Our central ML research team is dedicated to applying cutting-edge machine learning and deep learning techniques to tackle complex trading challenges. We are looking for talented quantitative researchers with a solid track record who can collaborate effectively with trading teams to develop, refine, and enhance predictive models and research tools. You will have the chance to engage deeply in feature engineering and alpha research while utilizing a diverse array of ML models and conducting innovative research on custom model development.

Join IMC Markets as a C++ Software Engineer!At IMC Markets, we are at the forefront of trading technology, and we are looking for talented C++ Software Engineers to join our dynamic team in Chicago, IL and Brooklyn, NY. As a key contributor, you will help shape the future of our trading systems.Your Core Responsibilities:Develop and integrate software features for our cutting-edge trading systems (25%).Independently design software solutions and make critical architectural decisions (10%).Debug and resolve software issues within our trading systems (5%).Conduct root cause analysis on complex multi-component issues and implement preventative measures (5%).Maintain code quality and reliability through robust automated testing (10%).Contribute to the automated testing framework and oversee vital components of the trading systems to ensure reliability and scalability (5%).Engage in code reviews to uphold coding standards (10%).Monitor system performance and trading operations (5%).Collaborate with traders and cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver effective solutions (10%).Participate in project planning and help assess task complexity while managing technical debt (5%).Mentor junior developers and interns, guiding them through our systems and best practices (10%).Partial telecommuting is permitted. We have multiple positions available (Requisition Number: 4461662101).

Join IMC as a Machine Learning Engineer, where you will be instrumental in developing and deploying advanced machine learning models that enhance our global trading operations. Collaborate with top-tier researchers, hardware specialists, and software engineers to create innovative solutions that leverage GPU acceleration, distributed computing, and cutting-edge open-source technologies. Your contributions will significantly impact our trading strategies by streamlining experimentation cycles, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. This is a rare opportunity to tackle challenges at the convergence of machine learning and trading, allowing you to leave a lasting mark on the future of IMC's technology and trading prowess.

Join IMC as a Legal Counsel, where you will play a pivotal role in providing comprehensive commercial legal support across various departments including Trading, Technology, Compliance, Finance, Corporate, and Tax. This exciting position involves offering legal advice on a broad spectrum of matters, with a primary emphasis on reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial agreements related to trading activities for both registered broker-dealers and non-registered entities, alongside technology, exchange, platform, software, internal corporate, and general business agreements.Your Core ResponsibilitiesDraft, negotiate, and review a diverse range of commercial contracts encompassing trading, execution, rate, exchange, platform, software, and technology agreements, as well as consulting and confidentiality agreements, corporate documentation, and other essential business contracts.Advise stakeholders on potential risks, particularly regulatory risks, within contractual realms and propose effective risk mitigation strategies. Expertise in corporate tax issues is highly desirable.Provide innovative and legally sound solutions to facilitate the seamless progression and completion of projects.Offer general legal advice on a variety of unique scenarios that arise in the daily operations of IMC.Collaborate with trading teams, business owners, and the procurement function to address various requests for commercial legal services.

Join IMC Trading as a Machine Learning Research Lead, where you will leverage cutting-edge machine learning techniques to tackle complex trading challenges. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead the creation of a centralized machine learning environment that will be utilized across all trading segments at IMC. The ideal candidate brings a wealth of experience collaborating with researchers, traders, and engineers to develop and enhance a robust research platform that fosters innovation through machine learning. We believe that the key to success in research lies in a blend of machine learning expertise, statistical knowledge, trading intuition, and a pragmatic problem-solving approach. This role offers you the chance to delve deeply into feature engineering, apply diverse ML models, and engage in research focused on building custom algorithms.

At IMC, we are pioneering the integration of agentic AI into the developer workflow for our key production systems. As a vital member of the Agentic AI engineering team, you will be instrumental in developing agents, MCP servers, and evaluation loops that ensure AI-generated code is reliable, auditable, and expedient to deploy. Collaborating closely with seasoned engineers and platform teams, you will facilitate impactful AI integrations on a large scale.Key ResponsibilitiesEnhance our platform by implementing agents, MCP servers, and supporting services that propose and execute changes to extensive codebases.Assist in the development of retrieval systems that provide AI agents and developers with accurate, real-time context from vast code repositories and design artifacts.Contribute to measuring and refining AI-generated modifications by constructing compile/test/evaluate pipelines (including static analysis, style and safety checks, performance gates, and code reviews).Utilize IMC’s best practices in concurrency, telemetry, configuration hygiene, and performance-sensitive code paths to guarantee that AI outputs are both reliable and idiomatic.Work collaboratively with teammates on experiments aimed at evaluating and enhancing AI-driven workflows.

imc seeks a Senior Data Analyst specializing in People Analytics for its Chicago office. This position centers on using analytical expertise to guide strategic decisions within human resources. The analyst will engage with large and complex data sets, using advanced techniques to identify key patterns and trends that affect people-related outcomes. Key responsibilities Analyze and interpret extensive HR data sets, often with multiple variables and sources Translate findings into actionable insights to enhance HR processes Provide data-driven recommendations that support strategic decision-making in human resources Role focus This role emphasizes uncovering trends and supporting HR initiatives with clear, evidence-based analysis. The Senior Data Analyst will play a central part in shaping how people data informs business strategy at imc.