Graduate Software Engineer 2026 - Expression of Interest

YOUR JOURNEY AS A GRADUATE SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Your IMC journey begins with a five-week global trading traineeship led by our seasoned traders and technologist, during which you’ll link up with graduates from all three IMC regions. You’ll then continue your training in your local office for a further two months, working alongside an experienced software engineer. What happens next is up to you – you could find yourself working on advanced networks, algorithms or anything in between. We’ll help you to find your own niche as you use your creativity to problem-solve and spot new opportunities.  

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

As a graduate software engineer at IMC, you will

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

REASONS WHY THIS IS YOUR FUTURE JOB

• You want to connect agile software development with continuous integration and daily releases
• You value frequent peer code reviews
• You’re seeking a supportive, collaborative culture based on continuous improvement and innovation
• You want to make a real impact, working on meaningful projects from day one
• You value early responsibility and the freedom to find your niche and excel

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

• Academic background in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field
• Advanced analytical skills and a desire to solve complicated problems programmatically
• Good knowledge of algorithms and data structures
• Proficient in a programming language (Java)
• A shared interest in financial markets, though no prior knowledge or experience is required

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.