Machine Learning Engineer at IMC | Chicago, Hong Kong, Sydney

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-e…

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 us at imc as we push the boundaries of technology by deploying machine learning directly onto custom hardware. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to build innovative solutions from the ground up, influence our technical research direction, and witness your contributions make a significant impact in one of the world's most demanding computing environments.At imc, we develop our own hardware, software, and infrastructure, which empowers you to tackle bottlenecks directly without waiting on vendors or dealing with restrictive abstraction layers. If you are eager to explore the limits of computational possibilities, we invite you to apply. We are looking for both researchers and seasoned engineers from diverse backgrounds. Prior trading experience is advantageous but not necessary.

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.

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.

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

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

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 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 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.

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).

About CoinflowCoinflow is an innovative payments company based in Chicago, transforming the way money is transacted globally. We empower merchants and marketplaces to accept various payment methods across over 170 countries, ensuring instant settlements, leveraging AI for fraud prevention, and providing blockchain-based proof of delivery.With backing from top investors like Pantera Capital, CMT Digital, Coinbase Ventures, Jump Capital, and Reciprocal Ventures, Coinflow has recently secured $25M in Series A funding, propelling our mission to revolutionize cross-border payments.Since our inception in 2024, we have experienced remarkable growth, achieving a 23x increase in revenue and reaching a multi-billion-dollar annual transaction volume run rate!Role Overview:We are looking for a passionate Machine Learning Engineer to join our team, responsible for developing the intelligence layer that drives our platform. As our first dedicated ML hire, you will have the unique opportunity to shape how data and machine learning practices are integrated throughout Coinflow. You will analyze extensive transaction and behavioral data, create models and analytical systems, establish success metrics, and incorporate intelligence directly into our products and internal tools.The ideal candidate thrives on curiosity, is eager to experiment, and is driven to build innovative solutions that are yet to exist.Key Responsibilities:Design and refine machine learning models and analytical systems that enhance platform decision-making and product intelligence.Establish foundational practices for data and machine learning across the organization.Define, manage, and evolve key performance metrics related to platform health, performance, and risk.Investigate transaction and behavioral data to identify patterns, signals, and valuable insights.Collaborate closely with Engineering, Product, and Operations teams to transform open-ended challenges into concrete systems.Develop methodologies for evaluating, enhancing, and ensuring the reliability of models and data systems over time.Create internal workflows and tools that support operational and product teams.Contribute to shaping Coinflow’s long-term data and machine learning strategy.

About the Internship IMC Trading is looking for a PhD Research Intern focused on Hardware Machine Learning to help advance machine learning techniques on custom hardware. This role centers on research that supports IMC's efforts to solve challenges in low-latency inference and hardware acceleration. What You Will Do Work with experienced engineers in a high-performance computing setting Design and manage an independent research project from start to finish Present research findings to the team Develop a prototype or benchmark that supports ongoing projects Location This internship is based in Chicago, United States.

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.

Join DeepWalk as a Senior/Staff Software EngineerDeepWalk is an innovative startup dedicated to enhancing urban safety through cutting-edge computer vision technology. Our mission is to assist municipalities in monitoring and improving sidewalk conditions, ensuring safer pathways for all. We are proud to have established partnerships with numerous cities, universities, and engineering firms, making a tangible impact across the nation.Over the past year, we have successfully processed thousands of miles of sidewalks across more than 20 states, generating millions of labeled data points that inform crucial infrastructure decisions. With a recent $2.1M seed funding round led by Enable Ventures, we are on a strong growth trajectory and are generating 7-figure revenues as we support communities across America.Your RoleWe are seeking a Senior/Staff Software Engineer to spearhead the technical evolution of our computer vision platform dedicated to automated sidewalk inspections. This role involves addressing complex, open-ended challenges associated with large-scale imagery, production-level ML systems, and extensive data pipelines that manage hundreds of terabytes of data. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in developing and maintaining ML or computer vision systems in a production environment.In this pivotal position, you will contribute significantly to the analysis and processing of millions of images, enabling cities to create safer and more accessible infrastructures. You'll collaborate closely with a talented team of engineers, guiding the technical direction and establishing scalable practices.Our technology stack primarily consists of Python-based computer vision and machine learning systems hosted on AWS, complemented by robust data pipelines tailored for high-volume imagery and geospatial data management.Your ResponsibilitiesOversee the entire lifecycle of our computer vision models, including their training, evaluation, deployment, and continuous improvement.Enhance model performance under real-world conditions, addressing challenges such as noise, edge cases, and data drift.Design and optimize data pipelines to efficiently process thousands of miles of sidewalk data and millions of images.Lead architectural strategies for managing large volumes of geospatial and visual data, focusing on storage organization, pipeline reliability, and inference efficiency.Establish and refine best practices for model deployment and system architecture.

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 IMC Trading during an exciting phase of global expansion. As we enhance our trading, technology, and research capabilities, building strong leadership and technical skills at scale has never been more essential.We are seeking a seasoned Learning Experience Designer to become a vital member of our global Learning & Development team. In this role, you will spearhead the creation and development of groundbreaking learning solutions that enhance performance, elevate leadership capabilities, and support IMC’s expanding global workforce. This is not your typical content production position; you will oversee comprehensive learning design projects, collaborate with business leaders, and partner with subject matter experts to assess needs, craft evidence-based solutions, and deliver engaging learning experiences across various regions.

The Global Learning & Development (L&D) Program Manager will spearhead the design, governance, and implementation of IMC’s worldwide learning initiatives across various regions. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate closely with global business leaders, HR teams, and regional stakeholders to effectively translate IMC’s strategic objectives into scalable learning programs that enhance leadership skills, expedite time-to-productivity, and elevate organizational performance. Your leadership will be crucial in the collaborative development and management of a comprehensive portfolio of global learning programs aimed at addressing skill gaps and fostering future capabilities. You will be responsible for delivering tailored learning solutions that are practical, repeatable, and sustainable, ensuring they align with our global strategy and are well-received throughout the organization.

Join Inspire11 as a Machine Learning Engineering ConsultantAt Inspire11, we pride ourselves on being a team of curious, intelligent, and resourceful individuals committed to delivering exceptional quality. We foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and accountability. Our success is tightly aligned with the success of our clients, as we partner to simplify complexities, solve sustainable challenges, and continuously elevate our thinking. Value creation is not just a concept for us; it is an integral part of our daily operations.If you are ready to make a transformative impact and thrive in a space that values bold ideas and unique perspectives, Inspire11 is the place for you.

At CapTech, our Machine Learning Engineers play a pivotal role in creating and executing data-centric solutions tailored for our clients. We specialize in the design and deployment of scalable machine learning systems within enterprise frameworks. Our collaborative culture fosters an environment where you can learn from fellow analysts, architects, and clients alike.Key Responsibilities:Collaborate with clients, data scientists, engineers, and cross-functional teams to devise comprehensive machine learning solutions that align with business objectives.Translate client requirements into data-driven processes and analytical models.Conduct analysis and transformation of extensive datasets across various enterprise-level platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.Design, develop, and implement sophisticated analytical solutions using client data, including recommender systems and natural language processing.Optimize and scale machine learning systems to meet client specifications and enhance performance.Advance CapTech’s Machine Learning and Data Science initiatives through client presentations, proposal writing, participation in business development activities, and mentoring junior data scientists and engineers.