Graduate Software Engineer

IMC B.V.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Join IMC B.V. as a Software Engineer in Chicago, where you'll develop cutting-edge trading algorithms and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates are current university students pursuing degrees in Computer Science or Engineering, graduating between September 2026 and July 2027. The role demands strong knowledge of algorithms, proficiency in Java or C++, and analytical skills. Full-time availability in early 2027 is required. IMC offers a dynamic research environment at the forefront of trading technology.

Qualifications

• Current university student graduating between September 2026 - July 2027.
• Must be available for full-time employment starting in February or August 2027.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trading platform and software stack.
• Collaborate with Traders, Quant Researchers, and other Engineers.
• Learn new technologies and programming languages.

Skills

Algorithms and data structures

Proficiency in Java or C++

Analytical skills

Collaboration with non-engineers

Interest in financial markets

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technology field

Job description

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.

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

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.

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Base Salary: $200,000

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.