HARDWARE ENGINEER

Experienced
Technology
Chicago

IMC is seeking a Hardware Engineer to join our Global Hardware team and help develop the next generation of custom ASICs that power our trading infrastructure.

ENGINEERING & TOOLING
Develop scripts and tooling to improve engineering workflows
Support automation efforts across design and verification processes
Contribute to continuous improvements in development methodologies and engineering practices
WHAT YOU BRING
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
NICE TO HAVE
ASIC development experience
FPGA development experience with relevant ASIC design exposure
Familiarity with PMA (Physical Media Attachment) technologies
Experience with high-performance networking systems
Experience designing low-latency or performance-sensitive systems
Exposure to trading, market infrastructure, or financial technology environments
Experience building verification frameworks or test automation tools
Strong C++ development skills
WHAT MAKES SOMEONE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE
Balances architecture-level thinking with hands-on implementation
Enjoys solving difficult technical problems across hardware and software domains
Takes ownership of systems and follows through from design to deployment
Demonstrates strong attention to detail and engineering rigor
Thrives in collaborative environments and works well across teams
Learns quickly and adapts to evolving technical challenges
Communicates clearly and effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
ABOUT US
IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989, we’ve been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend. Across our offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative, high-performance culture and commitment to continuous innovation.
The Base Salary range for the role is included below. Base salary is only one component of total compensation; all full-time, permanent positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and benefits, including paid leave and insurance. Please visit Benefits - US IMC Trading for more comprehensive information.
About Us
IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989, we’ve been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend. Across our offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative, high-performance culture, and our commitment to giving back. From entering dynamic new markets to embracing disruptive technologies, and from developing an innovative research environment to diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.

The Base Salary range for the role is included below. Base salary is only one component of total compensation; all full-time, permanent positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and benefits, including paid leave and insurance. Please visit
Benefits - US IMC Trading
for more comprehensive information.
Salary Range
$200,000.00 - $225,000.00 USD