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.

Your Core Responsibilities:

System Design and Implementation

Architect and oversee the implementation of advanced HPC systems tailored to high-impact applications, including machine

learning workloads

Integrate cutting-edge technologies to enhance computational power and capabilities
Evaluate and select best-in-class hardware and software solutions, optimizing our infrastructure for peak performance,

scalability, efficiency, and reliability

Partner with global teams to establish and enforce architectural standards and best practices across HPC environments
Ensure seamless interoperability between different systems and teams, creating a cohesive, high-performance environment that

aligns with IMC’s long-term business goals

Performance Optimization

Develop and deploy solutions to continuously optimize system performance and resource utilization across the HPC ecosystem
Implement sophisticated monitoring and analytics tools to proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks

Project Management

Lead and manage the full lifecycle of HPC projects, from concept through implementation, ensuring projects are delivered on

time, within budget, and to the highest standards

Oversee resource allocation, budgeting, and timeline management, driving the successful execution of critical projects
Develop policies for allocating compute time, storage, and networking resources to users based on priority, need, and fairness

Collaboration

Act as a trusted technical advisor to senior leadership, offering strategic insights on emerging HPC trends and their potential

impact on the trading industry

Collaborate closely with quant researchers, software engineers, and traders to understand computational requirements and

translate them into scalable, high-performance solutions

Partner with global teams to coordinate system design, resource allocation, and parallel project delivery, ensuring the

consistent expansion of our global research environment

Evaluate success based on the HPC environment’s utilization and end-user satisfaction

Your Skills and Experience:

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

About Us

IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989,

we’ve been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend. Across

our offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business

operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative, high-performance culture, and our commitment to giving back.

From entering dynamic new markets to embracing disruptive technologies, and from developing an innovative research environment to

diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.

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