Hardware Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

IMC Trading · Development (Group)

Where: Chicago, United States
Posted: Jul 1

Our 10-week internship is your chance to experience life as a Hardware Engineer at IMC. You’ll have the support you need to succeed: educational training and a mentor who will oversee your work and professional development. We provide a highly competitive compensation package with accommodations included. The bar for talent at IMC is high and interns who meet our performance expectations will have the opportunity to secure a full time Graduate Hardware Engineer position at the end of the program. Where you go from here is up to you!

Your Core Responsibilities:

Your Skills and Experience:

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.

What you'd do

Enhance your knowledge of algorithm complexity, professional design, and coding
Work on meaningful and challenging projects
Patricipate in classroom-based training covering an overview of financial markets, IMC technology and hardware design
Build valuable connections in an environment that recognizes and rewards problem solving, innovation and teamwork
Engage in professional development sessions aimed at helping you envision your future at IMC
Attend a full schedule of events and social activities throughout the summer
Current university student graduating between September 2027 - July 2028 that is pursuing an Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related degree
Must have proficient experience in Verilog, SystemVerilog, VHDL or other RTL programming (additional software experience is a plus; C++, Python, or similar)
Strong analytical skills and interest in solving complex problems programmatically
Desire to collaborate with technical and non-technical teammates in a dynamic environment

About IMC Trading · Development (Group)

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.