Hardware Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

About the role#

This 10-week internship provides an opportunity to experience life as a Hardware Engineer at IMC. You will be paired with a mentor who will oversee your work and professional development throughout the program. Interns who meet performance expectations may be considered for a full-time Graduate Hardware Engineer position upon completion of the program.

What you'll do#

• Work on meaningful and challenging engineering projects.
• Enhance your knowledge of algorithm complexity, professional design, and coding.
• Participate in classroom-based training covering financial markets, technology, and hardware design.
• Engage in professional development sessions to explore future career paths.
• Attend a full schedule of events and social activities throughout the summer.

What you'll need#

• Current university student graduating between September 2027 and July 2028.
• Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficient experience in Verilog, SystemVerilog, VHDL, or other RTL programming. Experience with C++ or Python is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and an interest in solving complex problems programmatically.
• A desire to collaborate with both technical and non-technical teammates.
• An interest in financial markets; previous knowledge is not required.

Location & details#

• Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States.
• Start date: June 7, 2027.
• Term: Summer 2027.
• Modality: On-site.
• Compensation: This is a paid internship with a base salary of $200,000. Accommodations are included.