Hardware Engineering Tech

IMC 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.

You'll contribute across the ASIC development lifecycle, from RTL design and validation to integration within larger hardware platforms. Participate in the full ASIC development lifecycle, from specification through integration and deployment

Design and implement RTL for next-generation ASIC platforms using SystemVerilog

Contribute to architecture and design discussions for performance-critical hardware systems

Collaborate with hardware, software, and research teams to translate requirements into scalable solutions

Develop unit tests and verification environments for RTL designs

Validate functionality and performance of hardware components

Contribute to verification methodologies and testing infrastructure

Ensure designs meet reliability, performance, and maintainability requirements

Develop scripts and tooling to improve engineering workflows

Contribute to continuous improvements in development methodologies and engineering practices

BS+ in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline

Strong understanding of digital design fundamentals

Working knowledge of C++

Solid understanding of Ethernet protocols and networking fundamentals

Experience with Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages

Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple engineering disciplines

all full-time, permanent positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and benefits, including paid leave and insurance. IMC 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.