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 university student graduating between September 2026 - July 2027 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 2027
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 2027.
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.
Base Salary: $200,000
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Skills Required
- Current university student graduating between September 2026 and July 2027
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technology field
- Must be available for full-time employment starting in February or August 2027
- Strong knowledge of algorithms and data structures
- Proficiency in a programming language (programming proficiency 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 not required)
What the Team is Saying
What We Do
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 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.
Why Work With Us
At IMC, the best ideas win, regardless of hierarchy. Graduates receive mentorship and make an impact from day one, while experienced hires get to shape their own path in a flexible, high-performance environment. We remove barriers so everyone can grow and help drive one of the world’s leading liquidity providers.
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