IMC Trading

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  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Graduate Software Engineer (Feb 2026)

Location details

On-site

  • United States

    United States

    • Illinois

      Chicago

Location

Chicago

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Opportunity details

  • Opportunity typeGraduate Job or Program
  • SalaryUSD 175,000 / Year
  • Application open dateApply by 30 Dec 2025
  • Start dateStart date 2 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026

Having the best technology drives IMC’s business; as a Software Engineer, you will develop innovative trading algorithms and collaborate globally.

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

  • Build and maintain the trading platform and software stack
  • Enhance trading strategies and technology platform
  • Collaborate with Traders, Quant Researchers, and Engineers locally and globally
  • Develop expertise across the entire software development lifecycle
  • Learn new technologies and programming languages in a dynamic environment

About You

What you'll need:

  • Current university student graduating between September 2025 – July 2026 pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technology field
  • Strong knowledge of algorithms and data structures
  • Proficiency in a programming language (Java or C++ preferred)
  • Desire to work closely with non-engineers in a dynamic environment
  • Interest in Financial Markets; previous knowledge not required
  • Availability for full-time employment starting February or August 2026

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Salary: $175,000
  • Discretionary bonus eligibility
  • Benefits including paid leave and insurance

Training & Development

  • Opportunity to learn new technologies and programming languages in a dynamic environment
  • Develop expertise within the entire software development lifecycle

How to Apply

  • Submit one application per role each year
  • Focus on applying to the single role that best matches your skills and interests
  • If previously applied during the current recruitment season and not selected, reapply when the next recruitment season begins in 2026

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

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United States
US CitizenUS Permanent Resident

Qualifications & other requirements

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Degree or Certificate
Qualification level
Qualification level
Bachelor or higher
Study field
Study field (any)
IT & Computer Science
  • Computer Science
  • Computer Systems and Networks
  • Software Engineering

Hiring criteria

  • Experience requirementNo experience required
  • Working rights
    US Citizen
  • Study fields
    IT & Computer Science
  • Degree typesBachelor or higher
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About the employer

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IMC Trading USA

Number of employees

1,000 - 50,000 employees

Industries

Finance & Banking

IMC Trading is a global trading firm that specializes in market-making and proprietary trading, leveraging technology and data analytics to enhance liquidity.