C++ Software Engineer

Chicago, US New York, US Until 8/21/2026 2+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted September 15, 2025 Last posted September 15, 2025
Job description

IMC is seeking a highly skilled C++ Software Engineer to join our Chicago team. As a Software Engineer, you will design and develop software solutions tailored to the hardware-specific needs of our global trading system with a focus on optimizing performance. Our dynamic, fast-paced tech environment enables collaboration and rapid feedback loops across global teams. You will be responsible for spotting new opportunities, solving problems and developing innovative technologies. Software development here is innovative, pragmatic and fun, even as complexity grows.

Your Core Responsibilities: 

  • Design and build low latency, high-performance trading systems
  • Optimize production code and other system components to achieve low-latency and high-throughput capabilities 
  • Write highly performant software solutions to control and interface with hardware components such as ASICs and FPGAS
  • Work closely with hardware engineers and cross-functional teams to understand requirements and implement effective solutions
  • Ensure a seamless integration of new applications and enhancements to the existing trading infrastructure 

Your Skills and Experience: 

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field of study
  • 2+ years of professional experience using modern C++ in a low-latency environment  
  • Experience with software development for hardware platforms 
  • Knowledge of trading systems and financial markets is a strong plus 
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills 

 

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The 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
$175,000$225,000 USD

About Us

IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989, we’ve been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend. Across our offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative, high-performance culture, and our commitment to giving back. From entering dynamic new markets to embracing disruptive technologies, and from developing an innovative research environment to diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.

 

Compensation (from employer):
Salary Range — 175,000 – 225,000 USD — (<p>The 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.&nbsp;Please visit <a href="https://www.imc.com/us/careers/benefits">Benefits - US | IMC Trading</a> for more comprehensive information.</p>)

About this role

Summary

Design and develop low-latency trading systems optimizing performance with hardware integration.

Job title

C++ Software Engineer

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

finance

Location requirements

Chicago or New York, remote work not specified

Salary

$175,000—$225,000 USD

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

C++hardware developmentproblem-solvingcommunication

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

C++low latencyhardware platformstrading systemsperformance
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Chicago, IL, USA

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New York, NY, USA

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