Software Engineer – BP&A

imc· Finance
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📍 Chicago, United States💰 USD 130K–180K

About this role

The BP&A Team sits at the heart of our operations, partnering closely with finance, trading, and middle office teams. We serve as the business intelligence and analysis function for IMC to turn complex data into insights that drive real decisions. This role also connects you with colleagues across Chicago, Amsterdam, and Sydney, all part of a truly global team reporting into a Global Lead. We're looking for a Software Engineer who loves back-end development and wants to help build the tools and systems that power our business - front-end or UI/UX experience is a bonus.

Your Core Responsibilities: 

  • Own meaningful pieces of system development, maintenance, process improvement, and automation, plus dig into database and front-end work along the way
  • Team up with BI developers to shape best practices, and partner directly with finance, operations, and trading teams to keep the BP&A ecosystem running smoothly, reporting to the local lead
  • Build tools that make things faster and smarter - boosting efficiency, streamlining data processing, and cutting load times
  • Build high-end dashboards and visualization tools for stakeholders globally
  • Work with large data sets and data pipelines that support storage, retrieval, and analysis across the finance organization

Your Skills and Experience: 

  • Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, or another quantitative field
  • 2–5 years software engineering experience, ready to make an immediate impact
  • Strong Python and SQL skills; React experience is a plus
  • Hands-on experience with agentic coding tools (e.g. Claude Code, Codex, Cursor)
  • Comfortable with CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitLab CI, Jira)
  • Experience working in containerized environments (e.g. Kubernetes, Docker)
  • Cloud experience required - AWS a plus
  • Exposure to finance processes or AI/ML engineering a plus
  • The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic, fast-moving environment and enjoys the challenge of things changing quickly; they also blend technical depth with business savvy, have sharp analytical instincts and the interpersonal skills to bring people along with them

Please note that immigration sponsorship is not offered for this specific opening.

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.

Salary Range
$130,000—$180,000 USD

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.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Software Engineer – BP&A role at imc?
The listed salary for this Software Engineer – BP&A position at imc is USD 130K–180K. This is an full-time role.
Where is the Software Engineer – BP&A position at imc located?
This Software Engineer – BP&A role at imc is based in Chicago, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Software Engineer – BP&A at imc belong to?
This Software Engineer – BP&A position is part of the Finance department at imc. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Software Engineer – BP&A job at imc posted?
This Software Engineer – BP&A position at imc was posted on Sep 15, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Software Engineer – BP&A
imc · 💰 USD 130K–180K
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