IMC Trading

IMC Trading

Graduate Software Engineer

Chicago, United States · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 21 days ago
JavaC++Data StructuresAlgorithmsResearch

About the role

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain our trading platform and software stack
  • Collaborate with Traders, Quant Researchers and other Engineers both locally and globally
  • Develop expertise within the entire software development lifecycle

Requirements

  • Current university student graduating between September 2026 - July 2027 that is pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technology field
  • previous knowledge is NOT required
  • 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.

Skills

  • 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
  • Having the best technology drives our business.
  • Software development here is innovative, pragmatic and fun, even as complexity grows.

Compensation

  • 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.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Please visit Benefits - US | IMC Trading for more comprehensive information.

Company info

  • 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.

This listing is sourced directly from IMC Trading's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.