Performance Engineer

IMC, a global trading firm established in 1989, is seeking a Performance Engineer to join their Sydney office. This role combines technical expertise with creative problem-solving in the demanding world of financial markets. As a Performance Engineer, you'll be instrumental in analyzing, optimizing, and tuning systems' interaction with exchange systems holistically. The position requires a deep understanding of computer systems, networking, and performance optimization.

The role involves working with cutting-edge technology and collaborating with diverse teams including traders, software engineers, and infrastructure specialists. You'll be responsible for black-box reverse engineering, conducting experiments, and analyzing large datasets to improve system performance. The ideal candidate should have strong technical skills in Python, Java, or similar languages, combined with knowledge of Linux systems and networking.

IMC offers a unique environment where technology meets finance, providing essential market liquidity through their trading operations. The company maintains a collaborative, high-performance culture across their global offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India. They emphasize continuous innovation and value team members who can work autonomously while contributing to multidisciplinary projects.

This position is perfect for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, has a passion for system optimization, and wants to work in a fast-paced trading environment. The role offers the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technology and contribute to the performance of critical trading systems.