Graduate Software Engineer (2026)

IMC B.V.; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A global trading firm is seeking a Graduate Software Engineer to develop advanced algorithms and support trading platforms. This role offers a five-week Global Trainee Programme where you'll learn about trading, software craftsmanship, and work alongside seasoned professionals. Ideal for final-year students in computer science or related fields with skills in C++ or Java. Application deadlines for February or August 2026 start dates apply.

Qualifications

• In your final year of study seeking to join IMC full-time in February or August 2026.
• Proficiency in C++ or Java required, experience in Python preferred.
• Knowledge of algorithms and data structures.
• Genuine interest in financial markets; prior knowledge not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop cutting-edge technology in advanced algorithms.
• Support the development of our trading platform and software stack.
• Collaborate with traders and engineers to improve our systems.
• Collaborate with traders, quant researchers, and hardware engineers to improve our systems.

Skills

C++

Java

Python

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Your IMC journey as a Graduate Software Engineer will begin with a five-week Global Trainee Programme led by our seasoned engineers and traders alongside graduates from all three IMC regions: Europe, the United States, and Asia-Pacific. During this traineeship, you’ll deepen your knowledge about trading and financial markets, understand the tools and systems used at IMC, and learn how to write production software, craftsmanship and advanced topics in C++, Java or Python. Your training will continue back at your local office, where you’ll receive support from your dedicated mentor, an experienced software engineer at IMC. What happens next is up to you – on our Execution teams you might build anything from advanced networks to proprietary algorithms, while on our Strategy teams you could design systems powering big data and cutting-edge analytics.

YOUR CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop cutting-edge technology in advanced algorithms
• Support the development of our trading platform and software stack
• Gain experience across the entire software development lifecycle
• Collaborate with traders, quant researchers, and hardware engineers to improve our systems

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• In your ultimate year of study in computer science, software engineering, or a related field graduating, and are seeking to join IMC full-time in February or August 2026
• Proficiency in C++ or Java is required. Additionally, experience with Python is preferred
• A working knowledge of algorithms and data structures
• First-class analytical skills and a desire to solve complicated problems programmatically
• A genuine interest in financial markets (no prior knowledge or experience is required)

Please note: You’ll have the opportunity to complete the recruitment process in your preferred programming language (Java or C++). Please note, however, that exclusive use of one language cannot be guaranteed.

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 September 2026. We encourage you to focus on enhancing your skillset before reapplying.

IMC’s operations are global in nature and the ability to travel to the United States for work is a requirement of the graduate traineeship programme. Please note that the U.S. Consulate General is currently facing challenges with visa approvals for candidates from Russia, Belarus, Iran or Ukraine. As a result, we will be unable to proceed with your candidacy for the graduate traineeship programme at this time. We greatly appreciate your understanding and hope to consider you for future opportunities.

If you are a dual-passport holder of a country other than Russia, Belarus, Iran or Ukraine, we encourage you to apply and inform our campus recruitment team of your situation: [e-mail].

For more information on our technology interview process, please review our preparation guide here.

About Us

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.