Role at a glance
- Salary
- Not Disclosed
- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Experience
- Experience with data and system analysis in Python
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Role Summary
The Performance Engineer analyzes, optimizes, and tunes interactions between IMC’s systems and exchange systems. The role uses quantitative research, analysis of network data, and experimentation to identify performance improvements across the trading stack.
What You'll Do
- Analyze complex systems using black-box techniques to identify performance bottlenecks and optimization opportunities.
- Design and perform statistical experiments to explain real-world phenomena.
- Use large datasets to understand exchange technology.
- Design, implement, and test ideas, experiments, and technologies, and develop internal prototypes to evaluate performance and applicability.
- Analyze terabytes of network data to identify patterns, validate hypotheses, and optimize system performance.
- Collaborate with traders, software and hardware engineers, and infrastructure teams to share insights and implement solutions.
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View full postingQualifications
Proficient understanding of at least two of computer internals, networking, and Linux; skilled in reverse engineering techniques; understanding of complex, bespoke networks and networking stacks; experience with data and system analysis in Python. Able to work self-sufficiently with minimal guidance after internal training and contribute autonomously to a multidisciplinary team.
Required
- Proficient understanding of computer internals, networking and Linux (at least two out of three).
- Skilled in reverse engineering techniques.
- Understanding of complex, bespoke networks and networking stacks.
- Experience with data and system analysis in Python.
- Be able to work self-sufficiently with minimal guidance after internal training.
- Capable of working autonomously while contributing to a multidisciplinary team.
Original job description
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Original job description
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Technology is at the heart of modern electronic trading. IMC is seeking highly driven individuals to apply quantitative research techniques and practical experimentation to the technology used by exchanges, connectivity providers, and our own systems. You will develop new strategies to outpace other market participants in the highly competitive world of ultra-low-latency trading.
As a Performance Engineer at IMC, you will play a pivotal role in analysing, optimising, and tuning our systems interaction with exchange systems holistically. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll be tasked with uncovering performance improvements across the trading stack. This role combines technical ingenuity with creative problem-solving to outsmart competition in one of the most demanding technical landscapes.
Your Core Responsibilities:
- Black Box Reverse Engineering and Analysis: Analyse and understand the behaviour of complex systems using black-box techniques, identifying performance bottlenecks and optimisation opportunities. Designing and performing statistical experiments to explain emergent real world phenomena.
- Quantitative research: use large datasets to understand exchange technology.
- Experimentation & Prototyping: Design, implement, and test innovative ideas, experiments and technologies. Develop quick internal prototypes to evaluate performance and real-world applicability.
- Collaboration & Communication: Liaise effectively with traders, software and hardware engineers, and infrastructure teams to share insights and implement solutions.
- System Analysis: Analyse terabytes of network data to identify patterns, validate hypotheses, and optimise system performance.
Your Skills and Experience:
- Proficient understanding of computer internals, networking and Linux (at least two out of three). Skilled in reverse engineering techniques.
- Inquisitive mind. Think Sherlock Holmes and the case of the missing microsecond.
- Understanding of complex, bespoke networks and networking stacks.
- Experience with data and system analysis in Python
- Be able to work self-sufficiently with minimal guidance after internal training
- Capable of working autonomously while contributing to a multidisciplinary team. Always looking for ways to gain an edge.
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.
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.