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Trading Platform Developer Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Build and maintain our trading platform and software stack * Bring our trading strategies and technology platform to the next level * Collaborate with Traders, Quant Researchers and other Engineers ...

Quantitative Trader (Options)

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

Ensure all trading activities comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies. * Work closely with other traders, quants and developers. * Leverage a sophisticated trading platform to ...

Sr. Data Engineer

Chicago, IL ยท On-site +1

$109K - $148K/yr

As an industry-leading trading platform and futures broker, we're empowering traders to take ... As an accomplished data engineer joining the Data & Analytics team, this is a terrific opportunity ...

C++ Developer

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$90K - $150K/yr

Play a key role in turning existing trading platforms and tools into market-ready products ... Quick Adaptability in Programming: Ability to swiftly learn and integrate new programming tools and ...

DevOps/SRE Intern

Chicago, IL

$58.75 - $78/hr

Work directly with our Traders, Trade Developers, Platform Developers, and IT Team to automate and maintain systems for deployment of trading software, configuration management, CI/CD and backtesting ...

Define and own and execute the engineering roadmap for Alpaca's institutional trading platform ... Build, lead, and scale a high-performing team of engineers with a strong culture of ownership and ...

Staff Site Reliability Engineer

Chicago, IL ยท On-site +1

$160K - $210K/yr

Join our Platform Engineering team, where you'll ensure the availability, performance, and scalability of the trading systems that power NinjaTrader. You'll deploy single- and multi-cluster services ...

Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm focused on collaboration and cutting-edge technology. As a Platform Engineer, you will take ownership of projects, design and implement cloud solutions ...

... our world-class trading platform. From optimizing our core trading engine to building custom ... Our data engineering internship is an intensive 10-week experience with our team who is responsible ...

Quantitative Trader (Options)

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

Ensure all trading activities comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies. * Work closely with other traders, quants and developers. * Leverage a sophisticated trading platform to ...

... our world-class trading platform. From optimizing our core trading engine to building custom ... As a senior engineer, you will help shape technical direction, mentor teammates, and establish best ...

Campus Systems Engineer (Full-Time)

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$200K - $250K/yr

Proactively monitor the overall health and performance of the trading platform * Work closely with ... Major in Computer Science/Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field * Experience ...

Campus Systems Engineer (Full-Time)

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$200K - $250K/yr

Proactively monitor the overall health and performance of the trading platform * Work closely with ... Major in Computer Science/Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field * Experience ...

... our world-class trading platform. From optimizing our core trading engine to building custom ... Our data engineering internship is an intensive 10-week experience with our team who is responsible ...

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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for trading platform developer in Chicago, IL is $59.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49.52 and $69.09 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
Infographic showing various Trading Platform Developer job openings in Chicago, IL as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $123,475 per year, or $59.4 per hour.

Software Engineer, Early Career

Chicago, IL โ€ข On-site

$200K/yr

Full-time

PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago


Job description

Having the best technology drives our business. As a Software Engineer at IMC, you will drive the development of our cutting-edge trading algorithms. You will be responsible for spotting new opportunities, solving problems and developing innovative technologies. Software development here is innovative, pragmatic and fun, even as complexity grows.

Your Core Responsibilities:

  • Build and maintain our trading platform and software stack
  • Bring our trading strategies and technology platform to the next level
  • Collaborate with Traders, Quant Researchers and other Engineers both locally and globally
  • Develop expertise within the entire software development lifecycle
  • Learn new technologies and programming languages in a dynamic environment

Your Skills and Experience:

  • 1-3 years of full-time professional work experience post-graduation
  • BA/BSc/MA/MSc in Engineering, Computer Science or related degree
  • Must have strong knowledge of algorithms and data structures
  • Proficiency in a programming language is required (Java or C++ preferred)
  • Strong analytical skills and interest in solving complex problems programmatically
  • Desire to interact and work closely with non-engineers in a dynamic environment
  • Interest in the financial markets; previous knowledge is NOT required

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.

Base Salary: $200,000

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About Us

IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989, we've been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend. Across our offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative, high-performance culture, and our commitment to giving back. From entering dynamic new markets to embracing disruptive technologies, and from developing an innovative research environment to diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.