Hardware Engineer

Hardware EngineerIMC is seeking a Hardware Engineer to join our Global Hardware team and help develop the next generation of custom ASICs that power our trading infrastructure.As a member of the Global Hardware organization, you'll work on long-term, high-impact engineering challenges that directly influence the performance and scalability of IMC's trading systems. This team focuses on designing proprietary hardware solutions that deliver meaningful advantages in latency-sensitive environments, partnering closely with software engineers, researchers, and trading teams to solve complex technical problems.This role combines hardware design, verification, and system-level thinking. You'll contribute across the ASIC development lifecycle, from RTL design and validation to integration within larger hardware platforms. Because of the team's size and collaborative culture, engineers have broad ownership and exposure to multiple aspects of the design process rather than being confined to a narrow specialization.Your Core ResponsibilitiesParticipate in the full ASIC development lifecycle, from specification through integration and deploymentDesign and implement RTL for next-generation ASIC platforms using SystemVerilogContribute to architecture and design discussions for performance-critical hardware systemsDevelop new functionality that supports evolving trading and infrastructure requirementsCollaborate with hardware, software, and research teams to translate requirements into scalable solutionsDevelop unit tests and verification environments for RTL designsValidate functionality and performance of hardware componentsDebug design and integration issues throughout the development processContribute to verification methodologies and testing infrastructureEnsure designs meet reliability, performance, and maintainability requirementsDevelop scripts and tooling to improve engineering workflowsSupport automation efforts across design and verification processesContribute to continuous improvements in development methodologies and engineering practicesYour Skills & ExperienceBS+ in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical disciplineStrong experience with RTL design and development using SystemVerilogStrong understanding of digital design fundamentalsWorking knowledge of C++Experience developing and executing verification and test strategiesExperience working with multi-clock-domain designs and clock-domain crossing conceptsSolid understanding of Ethernet protocols and networking fundamentalsExperience with Python, Bash, or similar scripting languagesStrong debugging and problem-solving skillsAbility to collaborate effectively across multiple engineering disciplinesThe 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 $200,000 —$225,000 USDIMC 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.