Graduate Software Engineer

Having the best technology drives our business. As a Software Engineer at IMC, you will drive the development of our cutting-edge trading algorithms. You will be responsible for spotting new opportunities, solving problems and developing innovative technologies. Software development here is innovative, pragmatic and fun, even as complexity grows.
Your Core Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain our trading platform and software stack
• Bring our trading strategies and technology platform to the next level
• Collaborate with Traders, Quant Researchers and other Engineers both locally and globally
• Develop expertise within the entire software development lifecycle
• Learn new technologies and programming languages in a dynamic environment

Your Skills and Experience:

• Current student at a university in the United States or Canada graduating between December 2024 - July 2025 that is pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technology field
• Must have strong knowledge of algorithms and data structures
• Proficiency in a programming language is required (Java or C++ preferred)
• Strong analytical skills and interest in solving complex problems programmatically
• Desire to interact and work closely with non-engineers in a dynamic environment
• Interest in the Financial Markets; previous knowledge is NOT required
• Must be available for full-time employment starting in February or August 2025

You may submit one application per role each year. We strongly encourage you to focus on applying to a single role that best matches your skills and interests. Though you may apply to multiple roles, please note that each application will be evaluated based on the specific criteria established for that particular role.
If you have already applied for this position during the current recruitment season and were not selected, you may reapply when the next recruitment season begins in 2025.
About Us
IMC is a leading trading firm, known worldwide for our advanced, low-latency technology and world-class execution capabilities. Over the past 30 years, we've been a stabilizing force in the financial markets - providing the essential liquidity our counterparties depend on. Across offices in the US, Europe, and Asia Pacific, our talented employees are united by our entrepreneurial spirit, exceptional culture, and commitment to giving back. It's a strong foundation that allows us to grow and add new capabilities, year after year. From entering dynamic new markets, to developing a state-of-the-art research environment and diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to imagine what could be and work together to make it happen.