C++ Software Engineer

IMC is hiring a C++ Software Engineer in Chicago and New York, United States. It pays $175k-$225k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on IMC.

Level's read on this job

Level rates this software engineer role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
The listed pay starts 5% above the typical software engineer posting on Level.
Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
Level lists 155 other open roles at IMC.

AI in this role

IMC is seeking a highly skilled C++ Software Engineer to join our Chicago team. As a Software Engineer, you will design and develop software solutions tailored to the hardware-specific needs of our global trading system with a focus on optimizing performance. Our dynamic, fast-paced tech environment enables collaboration and rapid feedback loops across global teams. You will be responsible for spotting new opportunities, solving problems and developing innovative technologies. Software development here is innovative, pragmatic and fun, even as complexity grows.

Your Core Responsibilities:

Design and build low latency, high-performance trading systems
Optimize production code and other system components to achieve low-latency and high-throughput capabilities
Write highly performant software solutions to control and interface with hardware components such as ASICs and FPGAS
Work closely with hardware engineers and cross-functional teams to understand requirements and implement effective solutions
Ensure a seamless integration of new applications and enhancements to the existing trading infrastructure

Your Skills and Experience:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field of study
2+ years of professional experience using modern C++ in a low-latency environment
Experience with software development for hardware platforms
Knowledge of trading systems and financial markets is a strong plus
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

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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$175,000—$225,000 USD

About Us

IMC is a research-driven trading firm where quantitative modeling, machine learning, and engineering shape how modern markets are traded. A stabilizing force in markets since 1989, we provide liquidity across trading venues, delivering the best outcome in value and risk management to investors. Using our own technology and capital, we build proprietary systems and algorithms that operate across global markets. Our researchers, traders, and engineers work as a collective, combining rapid experimentation, advanced infrastructure, and real-time feedback to turn insight into execution and execution into advantage.

How we rate this

C++ Software Engineer at IMC rates 30 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.