Graduate Software Engineer

ittihad medical centre; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

ittihad medical centre is seeking a Software Engineer to develop cutting-edge trading algorithms. This role involves building and maintaining our trading software, collaborating with diverse teams, and engaging in the entire software development lifecycle.

The ideal candidate is a current university student graduating between September 2026 and July 2027, proficient in Java or C++, with strong analytical skills. A passion for financial markets is a plus, and full-time availability starting February or August 2027 is required.

Qualifications

• Must be graduating between September 2026 - July 2027.
• Desire to interact closely with non-engineers in a dynamic environment.
• Must be available for full-time employment starting in February or August 2027.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Algorithms and data structures

Java or C++ proficiency

Analytical skills

Interest in Financial Markets

Education

Current university student in Computer Science or Engineering

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.

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

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.