Opportunities · Part-time opportunity · Summer 2027

Performance Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

IMC Trading

Aggregator listing

Apply with Birdee.

Get started Sign in

Pay: about $36-$60/hr
When: Summer 2027
Where: Chicago, IL

Before you apply

Graduation: Current university student graduating between September 2027 - July 2028 that is pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technology field.

What you'll do

Perform quantitative research with large datasets to understand exchange technology.
Design novel strategies to optimize IMC’s liquidity taking and quoting strategies for exchange microstructure.
Develop ETL pipelines and algorithms in Python to optimize IMC’s ultra-low-latency trading strategies
Explore novel uses of frontier LLMs to accelerate data and research tasks
Collaborate closely with Traders and with the Hardware and Software Engineers who will implement your ideas.

What they want

Required

Proficiency in at least one programming language is required.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a desire to work cross-functionally across trading and engineering teams.
Must be able to start internship on June 7, 2027

Nice to have

Experience with statistical modeling, machine learning, or network technology is a plus.
Interest in the Financial Markets; previous knowledge is NOT required

Pay and perks

Base Salary: $200,000

About IMC Trading

Join to apply for the Quant Performance Engineer Intern - Summer 2027 role at IMC Trading

See who IMC Trading has hired for this role

Full posting

Quant Performance Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

IMC Trading

Chicago, IL

Apply

Join or sign in to find your next job

Join to apply for the Quant Performance Engineer Intern - Summer 2027 role at IMC Trading

New to LinkedIn? Join now

By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy.

Quant Performance Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

IMC Trading

Chicago, IL

1 month ago

Over 200 applicants

See who IMC Trading has hired for this role

Apply

Join or sign in to find your next job

Join to apply for the Quant Performance Engineer Intern - Summer 2027 role at IMC Trading

New to LinkedIn? Join now

By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy.

Save

Report this job

Technology is at the heart of modern electronic trading. IMC is seeking highly driven interns to apply quantitative techniques and practical experimentation to the technology used by exchanges, connectivity providers, and our own systems.

Your Core Responsibilities

Perform quantitative research with large datasets to understand exchange technology.
Design novel strategies to optimize IMC’s liquidity taking and quoting strategies for exchange microstructure.
Develop ETL pipelines and algorithms in Python to optimize IMC’s ultra-low-latency trading strategies
Explore novel uses of frontier LLMs to accelerate data and research tasks
Reverse-engineer and stress-test network and systems programming technologies in order to understand them better than the manufacturers.
Collaborate closely with Traders and with the Hardware and Software Engineers who will implement your ideas.

Your Skills And Experience

Current university student graduating between September 2027 - July 2028 that is pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technology field.
Proficiency in at least one programming language is required.
Exceptional quantitative ability and analytical skills.
Highly motivated to compete—and win—in one of the world’s most competitive markets.
Experience with statistical modeling, machine learning, or network technology is a plus.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a desire to work cross-functionally across trading and engineering teams.
Interest in the Financial Markets; previous knowledge is NOT required
Must be able to start internship on June 7, 2027

You may submit one application per role each year. We strongly encourage you to focus on applying to a single role that best matches your skills and interests. Though you may apply to multiple roles, please note that each application will be evaluated based on the specific criteria established for that particular role. If you have already applied for this position during the current recruitment season and were not selected, you may reapply when the next recruitment season begins in 2027.

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.

Base Salary: $200,000

About us

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. 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.

Show less

Seniority level

Internship

Employment type

Volunteer

Industries

Financial Services

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at IMC Trading by 2x

See who you know

Get notified when a new job is posted.

Set alert

New to LinkedIn? Join now

By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy.

Similar jobs

Performance Engineer

Akuna Capital

Chicago, IL

9 months ago

Quantitative Developer

Aleto

Chicago, IL

1 week ago

Quantitative Developer

Point72

Chicago, IL

1 year ago

Quantitative Developer (C++/Python)

Ma capital u.s. LLC

Chicago, IL

1 day ago

Software Engineer - Trading Strategies

Optiver

Chicago, IL

6 days ago

Quant Developer - Research Engineering

Chicago Trading Company

Chicago, IL

4 weeks ago

Junior Quantitative Developer & Strategist

Akuna Capital

Chicago, IL

3 months ago

Quantitative Developer - Python

IMC Trading

Chicago, IL

1 week ago

Research Engineer (Options)

Drw

Chicago, IL

2 weeks ago

Quantitative Developer - Trading Technology

Acquire Me

Chicago, IL

$200,000.00

$350,000.00

2 days ago

Quant Performance Engineer

IMC Trading

Chicago, IL

1 month ago

Software Engineer - Trading Systems

WorldQuant

Greater Chicago Area

2 weeks ago

Quantitative Developer

SpiderRock

Chicago, IL

$140,000.00

$190,000.00

1 week ago

Quantitative Developer

Fintal Partners

Chicago, IL

$300,000.00

$600,000.00

2 days ago

Low-Level C++ Software Engineer

Wolverine Trading

Chicago, IL

2 weeks ago

Execution Developer

WorldQuant

Greater Chicago Area

1 week ago

Quantitative Developer

Albert Bow

Greater Chicago Area

2 days ago

Software Engineer

Wolverine Trading

Chicago, IL

5 days ago

C++ Software Engineer

Old Mission

Chicago, IL

1 month ago

Python Software Engineer

Old Mission

Chicago, IL

11 months ago

C++ Developer (Low Latency/HFT)

Request Technology, LLC

Woodridge, IL

$140,000.00

$170,000.00

1 day ago

C++ Developer - Options Market Making (CHI)

Maven Securities

Chicago, IL

1 month ago

Software Engineer - Entry Level 2027

Belvedere Trading, LLC

Chicago, IL

4 days ago

Associate Engineer - 2027 Start

Chicago Trading Company

Chicago, IL

2 months ago

Software Engineer - C++ Quantitative Trading

Acquire Me

Chicago, IL

$250,000.00

$400,000.00

2 days ago

C++ Developer

Radley James

Chicago, IL

6 days ago

Graduate Software Engineer

Edgehog Trading

Chicago, IL

1 month ago

Show more jobs like this

Show fewer jobs like this

Drw

Chicago, IL

1 week ago

C++ Developer - Trading / Financial Firm

Request Technology

Woodridge, IL

$150,000.00

$175,000.00

1 month ago

Dates for this one

Only the dates this listing publishes. Anything it leaves out is left out here too.

Posted

Aug 28, 2026

The employer's own record

Usually listed

Checking opening history…

Filed pay record

Checking public pay records…

Verified by UTern

Last read under an hour ago · pay stated in the listing