Performance Engineer

Job Summary

Company: IMC Trading

Location: Chicago, IL (On-site)

Position: Performance Engineer

Type: Full-time

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Salary Range: $175K–$225K

Role Overview

Join IMC’s Performance Engineering team to optimize low-latency trading systems. This role involves deep technical problem-solving across infrastructure, networking, and distributed systems to improve the performance and reliability of IMC’s trading environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimize, tune, and troubleshoot ultra-low-latency trading systems
• Analyze end-to-end system performance, including exchange connectivity and infrastructure bottlenecks
• Design and deploy efficient, reusable code (Python, C++)
• Work cross-functionally with traders and engineers to deliver sustainable performance solutions
• Build internal expertise on exchange protocols and infrastructure
• Drive technical decisions through independent research and deep analysis

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years in one or more: distributed systems, computer networks, OS architecture, or low-latency systems
• Strong knowledge of Linux internals (memory, networking, I/O); experience with eBPF is a plus
• Proficient in Python, C++, and object-oriented programming
• Deep understanding of networking (TCP/IP, UDP, Multicast); experience with kernel bypass tech is a plus
• Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostics skills
• Strong communicator, able to explain complex topics to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment