About the company
IMC is a leading trading firm, known worldwide for our advanced, low-latency technology and world-class execution capabilities. Over the past 30 years, weāve been a stabilizing force in the financial markets ā providing the essential liquidity our counterparties depend on. Across offices in the US, Europe, and Asia Pacific, our talented employees are united by our entrepreneurial spirit, exceptional culture, and commitment to giving back. It's a strong foundation that allows us to grow and add new capabilities, year after year. From entering dynamic new markets, to developing a state-of-the-art research environment and diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to imagine what could be and work together to make it happen.
Job Summary
Your Core Responsibilities
šBlack Box Reverse Engineering and Analysis: Analyse and understand the behaviour of complex systems using black-box techniques, identifying performance bottlenecks and optimisation opportunities. šDesigning and performing statistical experiments to explain emergent real world phenomena. šQuantitative research: use large datasets to understand exchange technology. šExperimentation & Prototyping: Design, implement, and test innovative ideas, experiments and technologies. Develop quick internal prototypes to evaluate performance and real-world applicability. šCollaboration & Communication: Liaise effectively with traders, software and hardware engineers, and infrastructure teams to share insights and implement solutions. šSystem Analysis: Analyse terabytes of network data to identify patterns, validate hypotheses, and optimise system performance.
Your Skills and Experience
šProficient understanding of computer internals, networking and Linux (at least two out of three). Skilled in reverse engineering techniques. šInquisitive mind. Think Sherlock Holmes and the case of the missing microsecond. šUnderstanding of complex, bespoke networks and networking stacks. šExperience with data and system analysis in Python šBe able to work self-sufficiently with minimal guidance after internal training šCapable of working autonomously while contributing to a multidisciplinary team. Always looking for ways to gain an edge.
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