IMC Financial Markets

IMC is seeking a highly skilled FPGA Engineer to join the Chicago team. As an FPGA Engineer, you will use your expertise to implement creative solutions to the complex technical problems we face when trying to accelerate trading decisions to the theoretical limit. Our dynamic, fast-paced tech environment enables collaboration and rapid feedback loops across global teams. 

Your Core Responsibilities: 

• Design and implement FPGA-based solutions for high-frequency trading systems
• Partner with software teams to integrate FPGA components into the overall infrastructure
• Optimize the performance of existing solutions to achieve reliable low-latency execution in diverse market conditions
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in collaboration with the broader tech team

Your Skills and Experience: 

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
• 5+ years of FPGA design and implementation experience in a large-scale, complex environment 
• Prior experience with FPGA design for high-frequency trading systems is preferred but not required 
• Experience with the following areas:
• System Verilog or VHDL, C++, Python 
• Hardware development, verification, and testing tools (e.g., Verilator, Vivado)
• Hardware accelerators and optimization techniques
• Networking and system-level protocols 
• Data center architecture and applications 
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

About Us 

IMC is a leading global market maker with offices in Europe, the US, and Asia-Pacific. We use algorithmic trading and advanced technology to buy and sell securities across multiple trading venues. Our vital role at the center of the financial markets provides liquidity for buyers and sellers worldwide.

In the late 1980s, IMC quickly identified the importance of technology in the fast-evolving trading environment. Our passion for innovation continues to drive us today. Although our company has grown rapidly over recent decades, we still approach our work with the same entrepreneurial spirit, emphasizing continuous improvement and innovation. We like our people to think for themselves, and we give them the responsibility and support they need to make an impact.