At IMC, software engineering is not a department; it’s at the heart of everything we do. Since the late 1980s, we’ve pioneered the use of technology to advance the development of market making and low-latency trading. Today, our software engineers work alongside traders in multidisciplinary teams to push the limits of possibility, and then look beyond. In our fast-paced environment, short feedback loops mean projects worked on in the morning can enter production the next day
IMC Chicago Launchpad:
IMC Launchpad is a 2-day program for second year students interested in software engineering and trading roles at a leading global trading firm. If you’ve been curious about what life at IMC could look like for you and have an appetite to gain hands-on technical skills, this is the experience for you.
The IMC Chicago Launchpad program will be held in our Chicago office. Travel & accommodations will be provided by IMC for participants not local to Chicago.
What You'll Do:
• Deepen your understanding of software engineering and trading at a leading global trading firm through educational and interactive sessions led by full-time IMC software engineers and traders
• Sharpen your technical skills, learn about applications in trading, practice problem solving in a real-world environment, and develop trading strategies through technical workshops and participation in IMC’s in-house trading simulation
• Build your confidence in teamwork through networking opportunities with fellow student attendees and full-time IMC software engineers and traders
• Program participants may be eligible for a modified interview process for our Summer 2025 Software Engineer Internship in Chicago
What You'll Need:
• Availability to attend the program in person in Chicago on May 16 & 17, 2024
• An academic background in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• To be in your penultimate year of undergraduate study during Summer 2025, meaning you will graduate between Fall 2025 - Spring 2026
• Interest in financial markets, but no prior knowledge or experience is required
• Knowledge of algorithms and data structures
• Analytical skills and desire to solve complicated problems programmatically
• Experience in a programming language (Java or C++ preferred)
• Willingness to interact and work closely with non-engineers in a constantly changing environment
• Eligibility to work within the United States
About Us
IMC is a leading global market maker with offices in Europe, the US, and Asia-Pacific. We use algorithmic trading and advanced technology to buy and sell securities across multiple trading venues. Our vital role at the center of the financial markets provides liquidity for buyers and sellers worldwide.
In the late 1980s, IMC quickly identified the importance of technology in the fast-evolving trading environment. Our passion for innovation continues to drive us today. Although our company has grown rapidly over recent decades, we still approach our work with the same entrepreneurial spirit, emphasizing continuous improvement and innovation. We like our people to think for themselves, and we give them the responsibility and support they need to make an impact.
