IMC Trading

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  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Graduate Hardware Engineer (Feb 2026)

Location details

On-site

  • United States

    United States

    • Illinois

      Chicago

Location

Chicago

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Opportunity details

  • Opportunity typeGraduate Job or Program
  • SalaryUSD 175,000 / Year
  • Application open dateApply by 30 Dec 2025
  • Start dateStart date 1 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026

Join IMC as a Hardware Engineer to develop innovative hardware solutions and collaborate across technology and trading teams in a dynamic environment.

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

  • Enhance knowledge of trading, algorithm complexity, system design, and coding
  • Work within systems involving a mix of software and cutting-edge hardware technologies
  • Develop hardware designs and tests
  • Drive projects from ideation to production
  • Explore innovative low-latency techniques for implementation within the trading system
  • Build relationships across technology and trading teams

About You

The company is looking for:

  • Current university student graduating between September 2025 – July 2026 pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • Proficiency in SystemVerilog, Verilog, VHDL, or other RTL programming; additional software experience (C++, Python, or similar) is a plus
  • Desire to collaborate with non-engineers in a dynamic environment
  • Interest in Financial Markets; previous knowledge not required
  • Availability for full-time employment starting February or August 2026

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary: $175,000
  • Discretionary bonus eligibility
  • Benefits including paid leave and insurance

Training & Development

  • Receive support from a mentor and a lead overseeing projects and professional development

How to Apply

  • Submit one application per role each year
  • Focus on applying to a single role that best matches your skills and interests
  • If previously applied during the current recruitment season and not selected, reapplication is possible in the next recruitment season in 2026

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

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United States
US CitizenUS Permanent Resident

Qualifications & other requirements

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Degree or Certificate
Qualification level
Qualification level
Bachelor or higher
Study field
Study field (any)
Engineering & Mathematics
  • Electrical & Electronic Engineering
IT & Computer Science
  • Software Engineering

Hiring criteria

  • Experience requirementNo experience required
  • Working rights
    US Citizen
  • Study fields
    Engineering & Mathematics
  • Degree typesBachelor or higher
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About the employer

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IMC Trading USA

Number of employees

1,000 - 50,000 employees

Industries

Finance & Banking

IMC Trading is a global trading firm that specializes in market-making and proprietary trading, leveraging technology and data analytics to enhance liquidity.