Trading Engineer

IMC, a global trading firm established in 1989, is seeking a Trading Engineer to join their strategy development team in Chicago. This role combines software engineering and trading systems support, requiring both technical expertise and business understanding.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $130,000 - $215,000 USD, along with additional benefits including discretionary bonuses, paid leave, and comprehensive insurance coverage. IMC has built its reputation on providing essential market liquidity through cutting-edge technology and research.

As a Trading Engineer, you'll be responsible for maintaining and optimizing critical trading systems, troubleshooting technical issues, and developing automation tools. The role requires expertise in modern technologies including Kubernetes, Python, and various databases, while working in a fast-paced trading environment.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in application support or site reliability engineering, with a strong foundation in computer science. You'll need to demonstrate proficiency in Python and Bash scripting, along with experience in production Kubernetes environments. Knowledge of observability tools and databases is highly valued.

IMC offers a collaborative, high-performance culture where innovation is encouraged. The company maintains offices across the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India, providing opportunities to work with diverse, talented teams. Their commitment to market stability, technological advancement, and continuous improvement makes this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to combine financial markets knowledge with technical expertise.