IMC

HPC Systems Architect

IMC • $200K — $225K *
Chicago, IL 60629In-Person
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Experience in HPC or large-scale compute environments focusing on workload performance optimization.
  • Strong understanding of parallel computing and performance tuning for CPUs and GPUs.
  • Hands-on experience with GPU acceleration technologies such as CUDA.
  • Solid knowledge of Linux systems, storage, and networking for diagnosing performance issues.
  • Experience with ML, simulation, or data-intensive workloads in shared environments.
  • Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Kubernetes is advantageous.
  • Programming experience in Python and C++ is a plus.
  • Strong communication skills with a passion for assisting users in optimizing performance.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Researchers and Engineers to optimize HPC workloads for CPU and GPU platforms.
  • Support and enhance ML and simulation workloads focusing on performance and efficiency.
  • Utilize knowledge of storage, networking, and scheduling to boost end-to-end workload performance.
  • Define best practices for large-scale workloads on HPC infrastructure.
  • Collaborate with platform teams to influence system design based on performance data.
  • Implement performance monitoring and profiling tools to aid continuous improvement.
  • Ensure compliance with internal security standards for workloads and platforms.

Benefits

  • Discretionary bonus opportunities.
  • Paid leave.
  • Insurance coverage.
Full Job Description
Your Core Responsibilities:
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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


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

$200,000-$225,000 USD

About IMC

IMC Financial Markets, sometimes referred to as IMC Trading, is a proprietary trading firm and market maker for various financial instruments listed on exchanges throughout the world. Founded in 1989 as International Market makers Combination, the company employs over 1100 people and has offices in Amsterdam, Chicago, Sydney, Hong Kong and Mumbai. IMC is a technology-driven trading firm active in over 100 trading venues throughout the world and offering liquidity to over 200,000 securities. IMC makes markets in the major exchange-traded instruments – equities, bonds, commodities, and currencies – on 100 exchanges worldwide and is a significant liquidity provider on the NYSE Arca, NASDAQ, CBOE, BATS, and CME exchanges.
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