Python Software Engineer at IMC Trading in Chicago, IL

Polar Operations LLC (dba IMC Markets) has multiple openings for Python Software Engineer (REQ#4461661101) in Chicago, IL and Brooklyn, NY. Your Core Responsibilities Implement software features and components for IMC's trading systems (25%). Design software solutions independently and make architectural decisions (10%). Debug and fix software issues in trading systems (5%). Identify complex multi-component issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventative solutions (5%). Ensure code quality and system reliability through comprehensive automated testing (10%). Contribute to the automated testing framework, own critical trading system components, and ensure reliability, performance, and scalability across regions (5%). Participate in code reviews (10%). Monitor system performance and trading operations (5%). Collaborate with traders and other teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions (10%). Participate in planning, estimate complexity of tasks, and help balance technical debt with feature development (5%). Mentor and guide junior developers and interns, helping them understand IMC's systems and development practices (10%). Partial telecommuting permitted. Multiple positions available. Requisition #: 4461661101 Your Skills and Experience This position requires a Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer science, Computer Engineering, or a similarly quantitative and technical field and one (1) year of experience in the job offered or a related occupation. Must have at least one (1) year of experience in each of the following skill(s): Applying analytical and engineering techniques to solve complex problems programmatically; Programming with Python; Developing and implementing algorithms and data structures; Software development lifecycle and best practices; Designing and developing software applications in a collaborative, cross-functional environment; Experience with DevOps, databases, big data, or frontend frameworks; Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Linux environments; Experience working with financial data; Foundational knowledge of quantitative trading concepts and equity/index options; Exposure to web/API frameworks such as FastAPI and React; Experience with automated testing and CI/CD pipelines; Experience collaborating with trading desks and developing software for use in a quantitative trading environment; Experience with the following tools: Team City, JIRA ticket management, Gerrit code review tool, GitLab, uv, Gitlab CI, py-spy, memray, and Python Packaging; and Experience with the following libraries: Pandas, Polars, NumPy, Tensorflow, Scikit, scikit-learn, cvxpy, and Pytest. #LI-DNI 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.