IMC

Performance Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

IMC · Chicago, United States

Posted 20 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
20 days
IMC's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of IMC's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at IMC
high
130 stale, 1 reposted of 177 open
Hiring momentum
207 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

As a Performance Engineer Intern at IMC, you will engage in quantitative research and experimentation to enhance trading strategies and technologies. Your responsibilities will include designing strategies for liquidity optimization, developing algorithms and AI agents in Python, and collaborating with traders and engineers to implement your ideas. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and finance, focusing on ultra-low-latency trading systems.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of IMC as an employer.

What you need

  • Current university student graduating between September 2027 - July 2028 pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technology field
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language
  • Exceptional quantitative ability and analytical skills
  • Highly motivated to compete in a competitive market
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to start internship on June 7, 2027

Nice to have

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

What you get

  • Base salary of $200,000
  • Discretionary bonus
  • Paid leave
  • Insurance

Worth weighing

  • Internship start date is fixed; must be available on June 7, 2027
  • High salary may imply high expectations and competitive environment
  • Focus on quantitative techniques may limit exposure to broader engineering practices

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Listed by IMC on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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