Graduate C++ Software Engineer (2025)

Job Description

IMC is seeking a Graduate C++ Software Engineer to join their team in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The role involves developing cutting-edge technology in advanced algorithms and supporting the development of IMC's trading platform and software stack. The Graduate Software Engineer will collaborate with traders, quant researchers, and hardware engineers to improve IMC's systems.

The journey begins with a five-week Global Trainee Program alongside graduates from Europe, the United States, and Asia-Pacific. During this traineeship, the candidate will deepen their knowledge about trading and financial markets, understand the tools and systems used at IMC, and learn how to write production software, craftsmanship and advanced topics in C++.

Role Involves:

• Developing cutting-edge technology in advanced algorithms
• Supporting the development of our trading platform and software stack
• Gaining experience across the entire software development lifecycle
• Collaborating with traders, quant researchers, and hardware engineers to improve our systems

Requirements:

• In your ultimate year of study in computer science, software engineering, or a related field graduating, and are seeking to join IMC full-time in February or August 2025
• Proficiency in C++ is required
• A working knowledge of algorithms and data structures
• First-class analytical skills and a desire to solve complicated problems programmatically
• A genuine interest in financial markets (no prior knowledge or experience is required)

What IMC Offers:

• Five-week Global Trainee Program
• Support from a dedicated mentor