About the role#
This 10-week internship offers a look into life as a Machine Learning Engineer at IMC. You will receive support through educational training and a mentor who oversees your work and professional development. Interns who meet performance expectations may have the opportunity to secure a graduate position at the end of the program. This is a paid, full-time role.
What you'll do#
- Build systems that drive the training and deployment of large-scale ML models.
- Collaborate with researchers, hardware experts, and software engineers.
- Develop solutions that maximize the potential of GPU acceleration, distributed computing, and open-source tools.
- Accelerate experimentation cycles to influence trading strategies.
- Work on challenging projects that impact the business.
- Participate in classroom-based training on financial markets, company technology, and coding fundamentals.
- Build connections with traders and technologists.
- Engage in professional development sessions and attend social activities.
What you'll need#
- Current university student graduating between September 2027 and July 2028.
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technology field.
- Strong knowledge of algorithms and data structures.
- Proficient experience in a programming language, preferably C++ or Python.
- Strong analytical skills and interest in solving complex problems programmatically.
- Desire to collaborate with technical and non-technical teammates.
- Interest in the financial markets, though previous knowledge is not required.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Start date: June 7, 2027.
- Base salary: $200,000.
About IMC Trading
IMC Trading is a global firm focused on market making and technology driven trading. It provides liquidity to financial markets across the United States, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region. The company employs over 3,000 people and maintains offices in cities including Amsterdam, Sydney, Chicago, and London. It operates as a privately held organization.
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