
IMC · Chicago
As an ML and Quantitative Research Sourcer, you will be focused on identifying and engaging experienced talent across Machine Learning and Quantitative Research...
As an ML and Quantitative Research Sourcer, you will be focused on identifying and engaging experienced talent across Machine
Learning and Quantitative Research, mapping competitive talent landscapes, building relationships with high-caliber technical
professionals, and developing creative sourcing strategies that strengthen IMC’s presence within the broader ML and quantitative
communities. You will partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to deliver strong pipelines of experienced candidates,
assess talent against our technical and cultural standards, and provide market insights that inform hiring strategy.
Your Core Responsibilities
functions
to identify and engage top technical talent.
Skills & Experience
Research, or related technical domains
publications, and other technical communities
simultaneously and operate with a high degree of ownership
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
Salary Range
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.
As a PhD Sourcing Specialist, you will be focused on mapping the research talent landscape, building relationships with academics before they enter the job market, creating programs that strengthen IMC’s presence in research communities, assessing candidates against our technical and cultural standards, and partnering with recruiters by delivering strong pipelines. Your Core Responsibilities Talent Landscape & Market Intelligence * Map the PhD and postdoc talent landscape across the technical disciplines relevant to IMC's business — understanding which programs, labs, and research communities are producing the talent that matters to us * Track competitive hiring trends, fellowship programs, and academic community dynamics to keep IMC's strategy current and proactive * Serve as an internal expert on the research talent market, regularly sharing insights with recruiting leadership and business stakeholders Attraction & Community Building * Develop and maintain relationships with faculty advisors, lab leads, and student researchers at target institutions — building IMC's presence and credibility in academic communities over time * Represent IMC at key academic conferences and research events (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, and others) with a candidate-facing focus: building connections, identifying talent, and deepening relationships — not managing logistics * Partner with our APAC and European recruiting teams on shared talent pools, ensuring a coordinated global approach to PhD-level attraction Programs & Initiatives * Own IMC's PhD-focused programs end-to-end: our PhD Fellowship, conference travel grants, and lab partnership initiatives — from strategy and design through execution and iteration * Identify gaps in our current PhD engagement approach and develop new initiatives that strengthen our position with research communities * Build and maintain a strong alumni and fellow network, cultivating ongoing relationships that generate referrals, advocacy, and re-engagement over time Pipeline Development * Source and pipeline PhD candidates across IMC's technical hiring areas, partnering with teams across the business as PhD recruitment continues to grow in scope and demand * Develop and execute creative outreach strategies — direct engagement, conference follow-up, research community participation — to identify high-potential candidates at all career stages: PhD students, postdocs, and selectively, experienced researchers * Hand off qualified, engaged candidates to recruiters with context, relationships, and momentum already built Your Skills and Experience * Bachelor’s degree; 4–7 years of experience in university recruiting, talent strategy, research partnerships, or academic engagement programs, ideally within a technical, quantitative, or research-driven environment * Strong understanding of AI/ML research ecosystems, leading research labs, academic conferences, and influential advisors * Demonstrated ability to build authentic, long-term relationships within academic and research communities * Experience identifying and engaging talent through channels such as arXiv, Hugging Face, GitHub, Discord, Twitter/X, and other research and developer communities * Proven ability to develop and execute sourcing programs or strategic initiatives using data, feedback, and market insights * Collaborative approach with experience partnering closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and regional stakeholders in fast-paced environments * Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills, with a high degree of ownership and sound judgment 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 $100,000—$150,000 USD 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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This role offers the opportunity to support both targeted searches and broader hiring initiatives while helping shape scalable recruiting practices. This role is based in our Chicago, IL, Menlo Park, CA, and New York, NY offices, with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week. At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. Our office experience is intentional, energizing, and designed to fully support high-performing teams. 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If our mission energizes you and you’re ready to build the future of finance, we look forward to seeing your application. Robinhood provides equal opportunity for all applicants, offers reasonable accommodations upon request, and complies with applicable equal employment and privacy laws. Inclusion is built into how we hire and work—welcoming different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so everyone can do their best. Please review the Privacy Policy for your country of application.
JOIN US IN BUILDING THE FUTURE OF FINANCE. Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades. The largest transfer of wealth in human history. If you’re ready to be at the epicenter of this historic cultural and financial shift, keep reading. ABOUT THE TEAM + ROLE We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems. We’re looking for bold thinkers. Sharp problem-solvers. Builders who are wired to make an impact. Robinhood isn’t a place for complacency, it’s where ambitious people do the best work of their careers. We’re a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything we do. Expectations are high, and so are the rewards. The Technical Recruiting team partners with Engineering, Security, Data, and other technical orgs to build the teams behind Robinhood’s products and infrastructure. We work closely with hiring leaders to plan hiring, build strong pipelines, and deliver a high-quality, consistent candidate experience. We care about clear communication, strong partnerships, and continuously improving how we hire. As a Technical Recruiter, you’ll own full-cycle recruiting across a range of technical roles. You’ll partner with hiring managers and senior leaders in Engineering to define what great looks like, develop effective sourcing strategies, and drive consistent pipeline activity. You’ll collaborate closely with peers to share insights, improve workflows, and keep hiring moving efficiently. This role is based in our Chicago, IL, Menlo Park, CA, and New York, NY offices, with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week. At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. Our office experience is intentional, energizing, and designed to fully support high-performing teams. WHAT YOU’LL DO * Manage full-cycle recruiting for Software Engineers (backend, web, and mobile), Engineering Managers, and TPMs across product engineering teams, from initial outreach through offer acceptance * Build and maintain candidate pipelines using research, outreach, and sourcing strategies beyond inbound applications * Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, align on candidate profiles, and provide updates on hiring progress * Collaborate with recruiters working on similar roles to share pipeline insights, coordinate interview activity, and improve hiring efficiency * Build, iterate on, and evolve talent pipeline, structure, and processes across Portfolio Engineering * Use tools such as Greenhouse, Gem, and AI-supported sourcing tools to track candidates, organize workflows, and improve outreach effectiveness WHAT YOU BRING * 7+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including experience hiring for technical roles * Experience sourcing and engaging passive candidates using research, outreach, and recruiting tools * Ability to partner with hiring managers and provide clear updates on pipeline activity, challenges, and hiring progress * Experience using an applicant tracking system (such as Greenhouse) and sourcing tools (such as Gem or similar platforms) * Ability to manage multiple roles at once and adapt to changing hiring priorities while maintaining organized workflows * Comfort using AI tools in recruiting workflows, with an interest in testing new tools to improve sourcing, research, and candidate engagement WHAT WE OFFER * Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career. * Performance-driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching. * Best-in-class benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents. * Lifestyle wallet — a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more. * Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits. * Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more! * Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces. In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities + equity + benefits. Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected base pay range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process. Base Pay Range: Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC) $149,000—$175,000 USD Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL) $131,000—$154,000 USD Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL) $116,000—$137,000 USD Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards, which vary by region and entity. If our mission energizes you and you’re ready to build the future of finance, we look forward to seeing your application. Robinhood provides equal opportunity for all applicants, offers reasonable accommodations upon request, and complies with applicable equal employment and privacy laws. Inclusion is built into how we hire and work—welcoming different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so everyone can do their best. Please review the Privacy Policy for your country of application.