Quantitative Developer

IMC•New York, NY

13h

About The Position

IMC is looking for a Quantitative Developer to own the full path from research to production. This role blends research and engineering, with tight feedback loops from ideation to live trading. You will build the systems that turn quantitative insights into measurable edge, with direct visibility into how your work creates impact.

Requirements

3-7 years of experience in quantitative software development, preferably at a trading firm or systematic fund
Strong production experience in Python and C++, including data analysis workflows (pandas, polars, or similar)
Strong grounding in probability, statistics, and time series analysis; familiarity with backtesting and simulation frameworks
Solid understanding of ML concepts as applied to systematic strategies, from research through production
Ability to work fluidly across research and engineering teams

Nice To Haves

Experience with low-latency systems is valuable

Responsibilities

Build and maintain systems that span research and production, enabling rapid iteration from idea to production
Design high-fidelity simulation and backtesting infrastructure that models latency, microstructure, and real-world constraints
Define, compute, and curate features across instruments, regimes, and time horizons
Own feature and signal pipelines, ensuring clean, consistent delivery from research to execution
Contribute to strategy optimization, balancing expected performance with real-world constraints
Debug issues end-to-end across research and execution