IMC Trading

IMC Trading

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Data Platform Operations Engineer – Performance

Posted Sep 3, 2026

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Location
Chicago, United States
Work arrangement
On-site
Experience
3+ years of experience in software engineering or data engineering with an operational or production focus
Education
A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field is strongly preferred

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Role Summary

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The Data Platform Operations Engineer supports the Performance Team’s data platform, focusing on the reliability, correctness, and performance of systems used for performance analysis and decision-making. The role works with the Performance team and aligned stakeholders to keep data workflows robust, observable, and efficient.

What You'll Do

  • Own the operational health of the Performance Team’s data platform and monitor ETLs and data pipelines for correctness, timeliness, and...
  • Design and maintain data quality checks, reports, and alerting for performance data; investigate data issues and pipeline failures...
  • Troubleshoot GitLab CI/CD issues related to performance data workflows and monitor workload and resource usage to resolve bottlenecks...
  • Build and maintain operational tooling, automation, and runbooks, and tune data pipelines and workloads for performance and resource...

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Qualifications

3+ years of experience in software engineering or data engineering with an operational or production focus; proficiency in Python with hands-on PySpark and Pandas experience; experience supporting production ETL or data processing systems; familiarity with Git-based development workflows and CI/CD systems; strong analytical skills and attention to detail; comfortable taking ownership in a performance- and reliability-critical environment; experience with performance-critical or high-throughput systems; exposure to workload scheduling, resource management, or cluster-based compute.

Required

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field is strongly preferred
  • GitLab is preferred

Original job description

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We are looking for a data-focused engineer with a strong operational focus to support the Performance Team’s data platform at IMC. This role is responsible for the reliability, correctness, and performance of data systems that directly support performance analysis and decision-making.

The role is production-facing and works closely with the Performance team and aligned stakeholders to ensure data workflows are robust, observable, and efficient.

Your Core Responsibilities:

  • Own the operational health of the Performance Team’s data platform
  • Monitor and maintain ETLs and data pipelines for correctness, timeliness, and stability
  • Design and maintain data quality checks, reports, and alerting specific to performance data
  • Investigate and resolve data issues and pipeline failures, driving problems to root cause
  • Own and troubleshoot GitLab CI/CD pipeline issues related to performance data workflows
  • Monitor workloads and resource usage; identify and resolve imbalances and bottlenecks
  • Build and maintain operational tooling, automation, and runbooks
  • Continuously tune data pipelines and workloads to improve performance and resource efficiency

Your Skills & Experience:

  • 3+ years of experience in software engineering or data engineering with an operational or production focus
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field is strongly preferred
  • Proficiency in Python, with hands-on experience using PySpark and Pandas
  • Experience supporting production ETL or data processing systems
  • Familiarity with Git-based development workflows and CI/CD systems (GitLab preferred)
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Comfortable taking ownership in a performance- and reliability-critical environment
  • Experience working with performance-critical or high-throughput systems
  • Exposure to workload scheduling, resource management, or cluster-based compute

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.

Salary Range
$185,000—$225,000 USD

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.

 

IMC Trading

About the company

IMC Trading

Large Enterprise

IMC Trading is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages technology and quantitative research to optimize trading strategies across a variety of asset classes, including equities, commodities, and derivatives. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Amsterdam, IMC operates with a commitment to innovation and collaboration, fostering an environment where talented professionals can thrive. The firm is dedicated to responsible trading practices and actively engages in market-making to ensure liquidity and efficiency in financial markets worldwide. With a focus on continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making, IMC Trading is a leader in the fast-paced world of trading and investment.