Graduate FPGA Hardware Engineer - Low-Latency Trading

IMC B.V.; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

IMC invites outstanding graduates to join a five-week Global Trainee Programme led by our engineers and traders across Europe, the United States, and Asia-Pacific. After the programme, you’ll advance in your local office with a mentor, applying what you’ve learned to real-world, high-impact FPGA projects.

You’ll gain deep exposure to IMC’s RTL/FPGA development process, collaborating with traders and software engineers to optimize low-latency trading systems.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate (or graduating by 2027) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience with hardware description languages such as VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (C++ or Python preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a passion for tackling complex technical challenges.
• Collaborative mindset; you thrive in environments that value creativity, innovation, and teamwork.
• A genuine interest in how technology shapes financial markets (no prior finance experience required).
• Available to start full-time in February or August 2027.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and validate improvements to IMC’s FPGA trading systems.
• Work hands-on with cutting-edge hardware and development tools to optimise system performance.
• Participate in pair programming sessions, peer code reviews, and design discussions to ensure high-quality solutions.
• Collaborate with traders and software engineers to deliver robust, low-latency systems.
• Continue to grow through workshops, training sessions, and networking events with engineers across all IMC regions.

Skills

C++

Python

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Finance interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE/EE

Tools

VHDL

Verilog

SystemVerilog

Job description

IMC invites outstanding graduates to join a five-week Global Trainee Programme led by our engineers and traders across Europe, the United States, and Asia-Pacific. After the programme, you’ll advance in your local office with a mentor, applying what you’ve learned to real-world, high-impact FPGA projects.

You’ll gain deep exposure to IMC’s RTL/FPGA development process, collaborating with traders and software engineers to optimize low-latency trading systems.