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HPC Systems Architect
IMC, Chicago
The role
At IMC, we thrive on pushing boundaries, embracing innovation, and leveraging cutting-edge technology to stay ahead in the competitive trading landscape. We are seeking an exceptional HPC Systems Architect who will lead the charge in designing, implementing, and optimizing our global HPC infrastructure, driving innovation, and delivering scalable solutions that empower our advanced computational needs.
What you will do
- Architect and oversee the implementation of advanced HPC systems tailored to high-impact applications, including machine learning workloads
What you need
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in HPC architecture, system design, or a similar role within a large-scale compute environment
- Deep expertise in some or all of the following areas:
- HPC system design and optimization
- Linux systems administration
- Enterprise storage solutions (e.g., Vast, DDN, Isilon)
- HPC management tools (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker, Slurm)
- High-performance processors and compute offload devices (e.g., GPUs)
- Low-latency network architecture, including high-speed interconnects (e.g., InfiniBand, Ethernet)
- Datacenter design and optimization
- AI/ML frameworks and their integration into HPC systems
- Programming languages such as Python, Go, C++, or similar
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences
- Proven ability to influence decision-making and align global teams to achieve a unified vision
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.
About IMC
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.
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