Software Engineer Intern

Our summer internship programme in Amsterdam is your chance to experience life as an engineer at IMC. As a Software Engineer Intern, you will go beyond writing code and designing 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 work on a relevant project while receiving 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 system
• Enhance your coding skills by participating in individual and collaborative, competitive hackathons and technology challenges
• Attend workshops, presentations, trainings, and 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 graduating in 2028
• 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 28, 2027

Please note: If you have already applied for this position during the current recruitment season and were not selected, you may reapply when the next recruitment season begins in Summer 2027. We encourage you to focus on enhancing your skillset before reapplying.

To be able to take part in IMC’s internship programme, you will need to obtain the required visa and/or permit to enter, stay and work in the Netherlands. Depending on your nationality and country of residence, obtaining the required entry visa may be subject to additional requirements, processing delays or other limitations. Please note that if you need a Schengen visa and are unable to obtain it before the start of the internship, you will be unable to take part in IMC’s internship programme. We greatly appreciate your understanding and hope to consider you for future opportunities.

If you have any questions regarding the above, please reach out via: CampusEU@imc.com.

For more information on our technology interview process, please review our preparation guide here.

About Us

IMC is a research-driven trading firm where quantitative modeling, machine learning, and engineering shape how modern markets are traded. A stabilizing force in markets since 1989, we provide liquidity across trading venues, delivering the best outcome in value and risk management to investors. Using our own technology and capital, we build proprietary systems and algorithms that operate across global markets. Our researchers, traders, and engineers work as a collective, combining rapid experimentation, advanced infrastructure, and real-time feedback to turn insight into execution and execution into advantage.