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IMC

Trading Engineer - Strategy

Chicago, IL

$105K - $132K/yr

We're looking for a hands-on, entrepreneurial Trading Engineer to join our Strategy Development team. This role sits at the heart of IMC's trading operation, where technology, data, and market ...

IMC

Trading Engineer - Strategy

Chicago, IL · On-site

$175K - $225K/yr

We're looking for a hands-on, entrepreneurial Trading Engineer to join our Strategy Development team. This role sits at the heart of IMC's trading operation, where technology, data, and market ...

IMC

Trading Engineer - Execution

Chicago, IL · On-site

$175K - $225K/yr

We are looking for a multi-talented and passionate Trading Systems Engineer to join our execution development team. In this role, you will take ownership of systems that sit directly in the critical ...

IMC

Trading Engineer - Strategy

Chicago, IL · On-site

$175K - $225K/yr

We're looking for a hands-on, entrepreneurial Trading Engineer to join our Strategy Development team. This role sits at the heart of IMC's trading operation, where technology, data, and market ...

IMC

Trading Engineer - Execution

Chicago, IL

We are looking for a multi-talented and passionate Trading Systems Engineer to join our execution development team. In this role, you will take ownership of systems that sit directly in the critical ...

IMC

Trading Engineer - Execution

Chicago, IL · On-site

$175K - $225K/yr

We are looking for a multi-talented and passionate Trading Systems Engineer to join our execution development team. In this role, you will take ownership of systems that sit directly in the critical ...

IMC B.V.

Trading Engineer - Execution

Chicago, IL · On-site

$130 - $215/hr

Trading Engineer - Execution We are looking for a multi-talented and passionate Trading Systems Engineer to join our execution development team. You will join a team of motivated and experienced ...

Cargill

Principal Trading Engineer - C++

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$133K - $179K/yr

Job Purpose and Impact The Principal, Trading Engineering job leads and advises the design, development and delivery of trading software initiatives that drive the trading operations. This role is ...

Cargill

Principal Trading Engineer - C++

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$129K - $174K/yr

Job Purpose and Impact The Principal, Trading Engineering job leads and advises the design, development and delivery of trading software initiatives that drive the trading operations. This role is ...

Cargill

Principal Trading Engineer - C++

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$133K - $179K/yr

Job Purpose and Impact The Principal, Trading Engineering job leads and advises the design, development and delivery of trading software initiatives that drive the trading operations. This role is ...

Cargill

Principal QA Trading Engineer

Wayzata, MN · On-site

The Advisor, Trading Engineering job leads and advises the design, development and delivery of trading software initiatives that drive the trading operations. As a recognized subject matter expert in ...

Cargill

Sr. Software Engineer - Ag & Trading

Wayzata, MN · On-site

$115K - $155K/yr

Senior Trading Engineer Key Accountabilities * SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT: Designs and implements robust trading systems, applying appropriate technologies to write clean, efficient and maintainable code ...

Cargill

Sr. Software Engineer - Ag & Trading

Wayzata, MN

$115K - $155K/yr

Senior Trading Engineer Key Accountabilities * SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT: Designs and implements robust trading systems, applying appropriate technologies to write clean, efficient and maintainable code ...

Cargill

Sr. Software Engineer - Ag & Trading

Wayzata, MN · On-site

$115K - $155K/yr

Senior Trading Engineer Key Accountabilities * SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT: Designs and implements robust trading systems, applying appropriate technologies to write clean, efficient and maintainable code ...

Cargill

Sr. Software Engineer - Ag Trading

Wayzata, MN · On-site

$115K - $155K/yr

Senior Trading Engineer Key Accountabilities * SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT: Designs and implements robust trading systems, applying appropriate technologies to write clean, efficient and maintainable code ...

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How much do trading engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for trading engineer in the United States is $115,864.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,000.00 and $151,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Trading Engineer vs Quantitative Analyst?

AspectTrading EngineerQuantitative Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; programming skillsDegree in Mathematics, Statistics, or Finance; strong analytical skills
Work EnvironmentFinancial firms, trading desks, technology teamsInvestment banks, hedge funds, asset management firms
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in trading technology development and supportUsed in model development and risk analysis
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for technical roles in tradingCompared for quantitative and analytical roles

Trading Engineers focus on developing and maintaining trading systems, combining engineering and finance skills. Quantitative Analysts primarily develop mathematical models for trading strategies and risk management. While both roles require strong technical skills, Trading Engineers are more involved in system infrastructure, whereas Quantitative Analysts focus on data analysis and modeling.

What does a trading engineer do?

A trading engineer develops and maintains the technology systems used for trading financial instruments, such as algorithms, trading platforms, and data analysis tools. They often work closely with traders and quantitative analysts, utilizing programming languages like Python or C++ and ensuring system reliability and performance in fast-paced trading environments.
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Trading Engineer - Strategy

IMC

Chicago, IL

$105K - $132K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

We're looking for a hands-on, entrepreneurial Trading Engineer to join our Strategy Development team. This role sits at the heart of IMC's trading operation, where technology, data, and market strategy meet. You'll own systems that power our trading strategies, build automations that make us faster and smarter, and keep our trading running smoothly under pressure.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with an SRE or operations engineering background who wants to get closer to the action, where milliseconds matter and creativity drives impact.

What You'll Do:

  • Be on the front lines of trading: Monitor system health and performance in real time, respond to market-driven incidents, and ensure our systems stay up and fast during trading hours. Dive deep into distributed architectures to identify root causes and prevent recurrences.
  • Engineer away the pain: Build tools and automations that eliminate manual processes, scale our reliability, and free time for innovation.
  • Collaborate across disciplines: Partner with traders, quants, and developers to deliver high-impact improvements to our trading stack.
  • Continuously improve: Challenge existing processes, propose creative solutions, and drive reliability and performance through engineering excellence.

What You Bring:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
  • 3+ years in site reliability, systems engineering, or technical operations, ideally supporting high-performance or real-time systems
  • A software-development mindset applied to automating operational problems (Python required)
  • Hands-on experience managing production Linux and Kubernetes environments
  • Familiarity with Prometheus, SQL/MongoDB, InfluxDB, Kafka, or similar technologies
  • A proactive, problem-solving mindset. We are looking for someone who thrives under pressure and enjoys learning new systems quickly
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit

Why It's Exciting:

You'll be part of a tight-knit team that drives the heartbeat of trading, where your code and decisions directly influence market performance. You'll gain exposure to both engineering and trading strategy, work alongside exceptional technologists and traders, and have the freedom to build, automate, and innovate in a fast-paced, impact-driven environment.

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