or apply directly on IMC's site. We never take the application ourselves.
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
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from IMC's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for IMC.
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.
- 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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