Quantitative Microstructure Analyst at IMC | Sydney

At IMC, technology is the driving force behind our success. Our proprietary software is designed in-house and plays a crucial role in executing millions of trading decisions daily. We thrive by making informed and rapid decisions that give us an edge over our competitors. The engineering teams based in Sydney tackle a diverse range of applications, tools, and functionalities, including the implementation of trading algorithms, options pricing, volatility calculations, simulation frameworks, market risk applications, trade reconciliation systems, and data analysis and visualization tools for traders. Our commitment to innovation means we often need to develop not only the business applications but also the cutting-edge tools that support our development processes. We are actively seeking to enhance our software engineering teams across our Strategy, Research Tooling, and Backbone teams. The Strategy Developers collaborate with our options research and trading teams in Sydney to design and implement systematic trading strategies. In this role, you will engineer solutions within a Python-centric ecosystem that empowers our researchers and traders to transition strategies from initial prototypes to full production. You will also contribute to the tactical development of trading, analysis, and visualization tools for front-office operations. The Backbone Developers focus on creating scalable, business-critical applications and automation tools that support IMC's Sydney Mid-Office and Risk Management departments. They gather requirements and feedback from various internal stakeholders to implement innovative automation solutions through advanced coding practices. The Research Tooling Developers work closely with APAC Quant Research and other engineering teams to build and enhance tools that facilitate cutting-edge quantitative research. Our systems enable researchers to execute large-scale computations on distributed clusters, facilitating the exploration of new trading strategies, model training, and back testing. Your Core Responsibilities: Develop, test, deploy, and maintain high-performance Python applications. Collaborate with traders, researchers, quants, and engineers to create scalable and reliable software solutions. Take full ownership of the development process, from gathering requirements to deploying in production. Implement automation and optimization projects to enhance trading and research workflows. Utilize advanced automated testing practices and frequent deployments to achieve agile and incremental improvements. Evaluate trade-offs between latency, throughput, simplicity, scalability, and maintainability within a complex technical environment.

At IMC, technology is the driving force behind our success, not just a department. Our in-house developed innovative software executes millions of trading decisions daily, allowing us to outperform our competitors through superior speed and decision-making.Our Java teams in Sydney develop a diverse range of applications and tools, focusing on trading algorithms, options pricing, volatility calculations, simulation frameworks, market risk applications, trade reconciliation, and data analysis & visualization tools for traders. We not only create business applications but also the tools essential for maintaining our cutting-edge development processes.This position is part of our Data Engineering team, which specializes in building highly scalable, high-throughput, low-latency Java applications that process and transform data from numerous sources at Petabyte scale. These applications power everything from real-time trading to comprehensive analytics. You will engage in both greenfield and re-engineering projects, collaborating with developers globally to construct scalable and reliable data platforms. By balancing speed with quality, you will write robust, testable software and thoughtfully evaluate trade-offs between latency, throughput, simplicity, and maintainability.

At IMC, technology is the cornerstone of our operations. Our proprietary software drives millions of trading decisions each day, allowing us to outpace our competitors through enhanced decision-making speed and accuracy. The C++ Execution development teams based in Sydney focus on software that operates within the latency-sensitive layers of our technology stack, influencing every aspect of our organization. This includes ensuring market connectivity, managing vast data volumes, implementing sophisticated trading algorithms, and integrating cutting-edge hardware solutions.Your Core Responsibilities:As a Software Engineer, you will collaborate within multidisciplinary teams consisting of engineers, Traders, Researchers, and Quants to tackle complex projects while overseeing the full product development lifecycle—from requirement gathering to production deployment. Your role will involve creating reliable, high-performance software that balances production speed with quality and testability. Utilizing advanced automated testing and continuous daily deployments will enable you to deliver agile and incremental enhancements. You will consistently face challenges that require you to weigh trade-offs related to latency, throughput, simplicity, scalability, and maintainability within a diverse array of systems and technologies.Develop, test, deploy, and maintain applications and automation solutions for the Trading and Hardware Development teams.Engage with internal clients to gather requirements and feedback, devising innovative automation solutions through creative coding practices.

Join IMC as a Procurement Analyst and play a vital role in enhancing our operational efficiency and commercial success. We are looking for a proactive, dependable, and commercially savvy individual to be part of our Sydney team within a prestigious global trading firm. As a Procurement Analyst, you will collaborate with diverse stakeholders across trading, technology, and operations, as well as colleagues worldwide, to provide effective sourcing, supplier management, and commercial assistance throughout the organization. You'll take charge of your responsibilities, drive results, and ensure that procurement is recognized as a trusted and value-generating function.

The Platform Engineering division at IMC Trading is dedicated to enhancing the productivity of technology teams by offering self-service tools, comprehensive documentation, and robust support. This team is tasked with the design, construction, and upkeep of the foundational runtime platforms essential for IMC's software applications. Our mission is to optimize development workflows, create a consistent technical framework globally, and provide teams with the resources they need to innovate effectively.As a global entity, Platform Engineering serves as a crucial link between the technical demands of application development and the operational challenges of deploying and maintaining these applications in live environments. Our goal is to reduce friction and ensure that engineering teams can function seamlessly, driving our initiatives forward.We are currently seeking a dynamic and dedicated Site Reliability Engineer who will be pivotal in enhancing and optimizing our developer services infrastructure. You will become part of a highly skilled team that supports a range of critical systems, including source control, continuous integration pipelines, and observability tools, all integral to the stability and performance of our trading platforms.

Join our dynamic recruitment team as a Technical Recruiter, where you will be instrumental in sourcing and onboarding top-tier technology and infrastructure professionals to fuel our expansion. Collaborating closely with leaders in software engineering, infrastructure, and business, you will develop tailored hiring strategies that meet our evolving talent requirements while ensuring an exceptional candidate experience.Your Core ResponsibilitiesEngage with technology and infrastructure leaders to comprehend hiring needs and create effective recruitment strategies across software engineering, data science, infrastructure, and business operations.Utilize data analytics and market insights to enhance sourcing methods, boost funnel performance, and facilitate informed hiring decisions.Proactively attract and engage premier technical talent through diverse channels, including technical communities, professional networks, social media, employee referrals, and recruitment agencies.Establish and nurture strong candidate pipelines across engineering, infrastructure (systems, networks, SRE), data engineering, and technical operations roles.Conduct initial screenings to evaluate technical competencies, experience, and cultural alignment.Ensure an outstanding candidate experience through clear communication and prompt feedback throughout the recruitment process.Assist hiring teams in coordinating technical assessments, interviews, scheduling, and structured feedback loops.Keep abreast of the latest technology and infrastructure trends, as well as market dynamics that may affect hiring needs and sourcing strategies.

Join our dynamic team as a Linux Engineer where you will leverage your deep expertise in Linux systems and Python scripting to enhance our global operations. Your role will involve engineering and managing Linux environments at scale, crucial for our mission-critical operations. You will also focus on improving automation and self-service tools that empower us to efficiently manage IMC’s extensive server infrastructure.The Linux Engineering team plays a vital role in provisioning, configuring, and ensuring the performance and reliability of a robust Linux infrastructure that supports a variety of workloads. This includes ultra-low latency systems essential for high-frequency trading and high-throughput environments that facilitate research workflows and numerous Kubernetes-based applications. A solid foundation in Linux, combined with a strong emphasis on automation, will enable you to ensure consistency and efficiency across our fleet. Your proactive approach, collaborative mindset, and problem-solving abilities, along with a commitment to continuous improvement, will be key in keeping IMC at the forefront of technology.

ABOUT THE ROLE: At IMC Trading, our Software Engineers do much more than just code; they are innovators who identify new opportunities, develop advanced technologies, and tackle complex challenges. Each day, our software influences millions of trading decisions in highly competitive markets worldwide, enabling us to outpace our competitors through smarter and quicker choices. As a Software Engineer Intern, you will contribute to impactful projects and make a tangible difference in our operations. In this role, you will receive guidance from a dedicated mentor who will support your project work and professional growth, along with opportunities for pair programming and code reviews. You will engage with real-world projects that add value to both developers and traders. Your project focus may include one of the following areas: Low Latency: You will work on the development and optimization of ultra-fast systems vital to IMC’s trading infrastructure, ensuring minimal latency to facilitate high-frequency trading. This will primarily involve C++ programming and collaboration with hardware, performance, and network engineers. Algorithmic Trading: Here, you will create and enhance systems that drive our trading strategies, developing algorithms for pricing and risk assessment, and building tools for analyzing and trading financial products using Java or Python. WHAT YOU’LL DO: Engage in real-world problem-solving and algorithm design while learning from experienced engineers and traders. Collaborate in a culture of creativity and innovation where teamwork is celebrated and knowledge sharing is encouraged. Deepen your understanding of high-frequency trading. Establish important relationships across our trading and technology divisions.

About the Role Leap Legal Software is hiring a Software Engineer in Sydney. This role supports the development of software tools that help legal professionals work more efficiently. The team focuses on building and improving products that serve real client needs. What You Will Do Work across the full software development lifecycle, from initial concept through to deployment Contribute to the design, development, testing, and release of new features and products Help ensure each release meets quality standards and client requirements Location This position is based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Join IMC as a Graduate Site Reliability Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficiency and reliability of our cutting-edge, low-latency Linux trading environment. Balancing speed and quality is essential in our operations, and your contributions will be pivotal in automating various aspects of our platform.In this exciting position, you will embrace DevOps principles and implement SRE techniques to enhance IMC's operational capabilities. You will collaborate with a dynamic team, tackling the daily challenges of managing high-volume data flows in a complex distributed environment. Your role will involve addressing technical and trading challenges while ensuring the high availability, stability, and performance of our end-to-end systems.

About LEAPLEAP Legal Software stands as the foremost provider of Legal Practice Management Solutions globally and is a proud member of ATI, one of the largest international LegalTech companies. With over 30 years of unwavering dedication to innovation and improvement, we redefine productivity tools for legal professionals, embodying our mission to ‘Help lawyers who help people’. Our cutting-edge software is trusted by more than 71,000 legal practitioners and their teams across small and medium-sized law firms.Join our dynamic international team of driven achievers within a rapidly expanding technology enterprise where change is the only constant. You will be a part of a collaborative network of over 1,000 skilled, compassionate, and ambitious ‘LEAPsters’ working together across Australia, Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, Poland, and New Zealand.Meet the Personal Injury TeamThe Personal Injury team is a dedicated division within LEAP, specializing in developing software tailored for personal injury lawyers. Our cross-functional team comprises legal experts, software engineers, designers, and client-focused specialists who collaborate closely to create practical products utilized daily by PI firms. Our work is guided by in-house Australian Personal Injury Lawyers and informed by a robust client feedback mechanism, ensuring our offerings are shaped by real legal practices and continue to evolve with the needs of lawyers.Your RoleAs a Full Stack Software Engineer, you will partner with various stakeholders, including product owners and client operations, to transform innovative concepts into functional web applications available within LEAP Legal Software. Supported by the broader Engineering organization (LEAP Dev), you will take full ownership of building and maintaining these applications, with an initial focus split evenly between frontend and backend development.Key Responsibilities:Research and develop emerging trends, standards, and best practices for frontend development.Design, develop, and manage backend APIs and services.Ensure scalability to accommodate high volumes of data and users.Implement secure customer authentication mechanisms.Continuously find ways to enhance our software development, deployment, and delivery processes.Revise, update, refactor, and debug existing code.Test and deploy applications and systems efficiently.Utilize Git version control to manage codebases effectively.

About LEAPLEAP is the foremost provider of innovative Legal Practice Management Solutions globally and is a proud part of ATI, one of the largest international LegalTech corporations. For over three decades, our dedication to curiosity and constant enhancement has driven us to redefine productivity tools for legal professionals and their teams, in alignment with our mission to 'Help lawyers who help people'. Our industry-leading software is utilized by more than 71,000 legal practitioners and their teams in small to medium-sized law firms.Joining our vibrant international team of high achievers means becoming part of a rapidly expanding tech company where change is the norm. With over 1000 intelligent, compassionate, and ambitious ‘LEAPsters’, you will find yourself in excellent company across Australia, Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, Poland, and New Zealand.Introducing the Criminal Law TeamThe Criminal Law team is a dedicated division within LEAP, specializing in developing software for criminal lawyers. Our cross-functional team comprises legal experts, software engineers, designers, and client-focused professionals, collaborating closely to deliver practical products used daily by criminal law firms. Our work is guided by in-house Australian criminal lawyers and informed by a robust client feedback mechanism, ensuring our solutions are shaped by genuine legal practice and continue to evolve in sync with how lawyers operate.Your RoleAs a Full Stack Software Engineer, you will collaborate with various stakeholders, including product owners and client operations, to transform innovative ideas and concepts into functional web applications for LEAP Legal Software. With the backing and resources of our broader Engineering organization (LEAP Dev), you will hold complete responsibility for the development and maintenance of these applications. Initially, your work will involve a balanced focus of 50% frontend and 50% backend development.Your ResponsibilitiesInvestigate and implement emerging trends, standards, and best practices for frontend development;Design, develop, and manage backend APIs and services;Ensure scalability to accommodate large volumes of data and users;Implement secure customer authentication protocols;Identify opportunities to enhance our software development, deployment, and delivery processes;Revise, update, refactor, and troubleshoot code as necessary;Test and deploy applications and systems;Utilize Git version control to manage the codebase.

Stay Connected with IMC Trading After ICLR 2026 IMC Trading welcomes interest from attendees at ICLR 2026. Completing our brief form is not a formal job application, but it helps us keep in touch and consider your profile for future roles. After the conference, our team will review submissions and reach out if your background matches upcoming opportunities. Locations Amsterdam, Netherlands Chicago, United States Hong Kong, Hong Kong Mumbai, India New York, United States Sydney, Australia We look forward to staying in contact and exploring how you might contribute at IMC Trading.

About LEAPLEAP stands as the premier provider of innovative Legal Practice Management Solutions globally and is a proud member of ATI, one of the foremost international LegalTech firms. For over three decades, our relentless curiosity and dedication to continuous improvement have driven us to reinvent productivity tools for legal professionals and their teams, fulfilling our core mission: ‘To assist lawyers who assist people.’ Our cutting-edge software is trusted by over 71,000 attorneys and their teams across small to medium-sized law firms.Joining our dynamic international team of dedicated high achievers means becoming part of a rapidly growing technology enterprise where change is the only constant. With over 1000 intelligent, compassionate, and ambitious ‘LEAPsters’ collaborating across Australia, Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, Poland, and New Zealand, you’ll find yourself in inspiring company.Introducing the LEAP Estates TeamThe LEAP Estates team is a specialized division within LEAP, dedicated to developing software tailored for Estates Lawyers. Our cross-functional team comprises legal experts, software developers, designers, and client-focused professionals, all working in unison to deliver practical solutions utilized daily by Estate firms.Our efforts are guided by in-house Australian Estate Lawyers and informed by a robust client feedback system, ensuring our offerings are shaped by real-world legal practices and continually evolve to meet lawyers' actual working needs.Your RoleAs a Full Stack Software Engineer, you will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to transform innovative ideas into robust, production-ready applications. You will have significant ownership over architectural decisions, establish best practices, and lead the journey from concept to release.Your Responsibilities will include:Developing and delivering AI-powered applicationsDesigning, developing, and managing backend APIs and servicesEnsuring scalability to accommodate large volumes of data and usersImplementing secure customer authentication protocolsIdentifying and executing improvements in our software development, deployment, and delivery processesRevising, updating, refactoring, and debugging codeTesting and deploying applications and systemsUtilizing Git version control to manage the codebaseYour QualificationsAt least 3 years of hands-on experience as a Full Stack Software EngineerA strong enthusiasm for developing AI-driven applicationsProficiency in front-end development using modern web technologies, especially ReactExpertise in at least one contemporary server-side programming language or framework (e.g., C#/.NET, TypeScript/Node.js)Solid experience with database technologies (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB)Comprehensive understanding of software development methodologies

ABOUT THE ROLE: Join IMC, where we thrive on innovation and stay ahead of the curve in a fast-paced financial environment. If you are excited about leveraging cutting-edge technology to tackle complex challenges, the IMC Hardware Engineering Internship is your opportunity to shine. As a Hardware Engineer, you won't just be writing code; you'll be at the forefront of identifying new opportunities, developing advanced technologies, and providing solutions. Our systems make millions of trading decisions daily in competitive markets, and our success stems from making quicker, smarter choices than our rivals. Our Hardware Engineers play a pivotal role in delivering impactful results. During your internship at IMC, you will be guided by a mentor who will support your professional growth and project work, alongside engaging in pair programming and code reviews. You will contribute to a significant project with a focus on Low Latency systems. Low Latency:Dedicated to developing ultra-fast systems that form the backbone of IMC's trading infrastructure, you will work on minimizing latency to enable high-frequency trading. Your primary programming languages will be SystemVerilog and C++, and you will collaborate with software, performance, and network engineers. WHAT YOU'LL DO: Engage in real projects that require complex problem-solving, while learning from experienced engineers and traders. Enhance your understanding of algorithm complexity, professional design principles, and fluent coding with our advanced FPGA technology. Gain skills in both hardware and software development. Utilize C++ and SystemVerilog for your development tasks. Collaborate in an innovative environment that values creativity and teamwork, fostering a culture of openness and idea-sharing. Deepen your knowledge of high-frequency trading. Build essential relationships within our trading and technology teams. Have the potential to secure a full-time position at IMC upon graduation.

About UsAt UpGuard, we strive to simplify the lives of security teams by delivering powerful solutions that enable organizations to identify, evaluate, and mitigate cybersecurity risks across their attack surfaces, vendor networks, workforce, and trust relationships. Our cutting-edge cyber risk posture management platform seamlessly integrates extensive security ratings, immediate risk assessments, customizable security questionnaires, threat intelligence capabilities, and intelligent AI, providing our clients with a comprehensive overview of their risk landscape.Our Product team at UpGuard consists of dedicated professionals in Product Management, Product Support, Engineering, Design, Data Leak Detection, and Third-Party Risk Management Services. We aspire to lead the Cyber Vendor Risk Management (VRM) space by offering a superior SaaS platform that empowers organizations to effectively manage their third-party risks and external attack surfaces. Our mission is to develop a product that our users will not only love but depend on, continuously enhancing its features and functionality.Position OverviewWe are looking for talented Software Engineers at various levels to join our dynamic Product Engineering team as we experience rapid growth and expansion.As Software Engineers at UpGuard, you will engage deeply with the fast-paced and increasingly critical domain of cybersecurity. Your work will involve presenting data in innovative and insightful ways, creating integrated solutions that have a direct impact on the security postures of our global clientele. We tackle challenges such as high throughput, massive concurrency, and big data processing, reflecting the caliber of engineers we are eager to welcome to our team.In this role, you will collaborate within a cross-functional team that values rapid iteration, teamwork, and efficiency. Together, we will deliver exceptional customer value swiftly while ensuring security and reliability at every phase. We prioritize clean code, thoughtful design, and engineers who are as passionate about the product as they are about the technology behind it.

Role overview The Senior Software Engineer at cxnpl will play a key role in building and delivering software solutions for clients. The position centers on designing, developing, and implementing applications that adapt to changing client requirements. What you will do Create software applications with attention to quality and long-term maintainability Collaborate with cross-functional teams to produce scalable and efficient code Support projects aimed at improving performance and enhancing the user experience Location This position is located in Sydney.

Join IMC Trading as an Operations Specialist in the dynamic field of cryptocurrency. In this role, you will be instrumental in ensuring smooth operational processes, contributing to our mission of delivering cutting-edge trading solutions.

Join our dynamic Platform Software team at Arista Networks, where you will play a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge diagnostic software designed to validate high-speed digital designs and enhance manufacturing yields for our products used in the largest data centers of the computer networking industry.Collaborate with ExpertsAs part of the Platform software team, you will be involved in every stage of the software development lifecycle, from initial concept through to final production at our off-site manufacturing partners. You will work alongside skilled engineers and hardware teams to ensure design integrity and product validation. Your contribution will be essential in crafting diagnostic specifications and developing robust software solutions that directly improve production quality and efficiency.Your ResponsibilitiesThis role requires a solid foundation in software engineering, along with a keen understanding of hardware design and third-party network processors. You will not only manage ASIC-based networking solutions but also engage in hardware bring-up, feature development, software testing, and providing expert support to our customers.Design and implement production-grade diagnostics for high-speed digital boards and ASICs to facilitate hardware validation.Create and test manufacturing diagnostics to support mass production of digital network devices.Assist in the bring-up of newly manufactured hardware and initiate software deployment.Conduct root-cause analysis to troubleshoot reported issues.Support the integration of new platform software and hardware features.Collaborate with hardware engineers on schedules and feature implementations.Engage in design discussions, code reviews, and project management activities.Develop system software using C and scripting languages (Python, Bash) for our Linux-based platform.Work autonomously and as part of a team.Utilize version control systems to document and track software changes systematically.