Software Engineer Intern 2026 - Expression of Interest

YOUR JOURNEY AS A SOFTWARE ENGINEER INTERN

Our 10-week internship programme in Amsterdam is your chance to experience life as an engineer at IMC. As a Software Engineer Intern, you will go beyond code writing and design technology: you’ll gain insight into algorithm complexity and data structures, get to know IMC’s unique business model, and build valuable connections with our trading and technology teams. Throughout the summer, you will receive comprehensive support from dedicated internship trainers, and a one-on-one mentor to guide you in your work and professional development. You will benefit from a highly competitive compensation package, fully-furnished corporate accommodation, catered meals, and experience IMC’s collaborative culture as if you’re already a full-time employee. Where you go from here is up to you!

Your Core Responsibilities 

• Enhance your knowledge of algorithm complexity, data structures, and writing fluent code
• Support the development of our trading platform and software stack
• Gain experience across the entire software development lifecycle at IMC especially by collaborating with traders, researchers and hardware engineers
• Be an integral part of your team by helping to identify, implement and validate changes to IMC’s trading algorithm and systems
• Attend workshops, trainings, and other fun social activities alongside the full internship cohort

Your Skills and Experiences 

• In your penultimate year of study in computer science, software engineering, or a related field
• Proficient experience in a programming language (Java or C++ preferred)
• You thrive working in an environment where creativity, teamwork, and innovation are recognised and rewarded
• You want to make an impact on meaningful and challenging projects
• Outstanding analytical skills and a desire to solve complicated problems programmatically
• Genuine interest in financial markets (no prior knowledge or experience is required)
• Must be able to start the internship on June 2026

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.