Graduate Software Engineer IMC Trading · · Base Salary: $200,000 Chicago, United States 37 minutes ago

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.

Your 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

Your 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

The Base Salary range for the role is included below. Base salary is only one component of total compensation; all full‑time, permanent positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and benefits, including paid leave and insurance.

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.