Software Engineer, Intern

Our 10-week internship programme in Amsterdam is your chance to experience life as an engineer at IMC. As a Software Engineer Intern, you will go beyond code writing and design 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 receive 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‚Äôs trading algorithm and systems
• Attend workshops, trainings, and other fun 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
• Proficient experience in a programming language (Java or C++ preferred)
• You thrive working in an environment where creativity, teamwork, and innovation are recognized 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 23, 2025

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 September 2025. We encourage you to focus on enhancing your skillset before reapplying.

IMC Trading’s internship program duration is less than 90 days which unfortunately does not qualify for a Highly Skilled Migrant visa. Please note that because of this and current regulations with the Immigratie en Naturalisatiedienst (IND), IMC Trading is unable to obtain immigration sponsorship for candidates who currently reside or attend university in Russia, Belarus, Iran or Ukraine. We greatly appreciate your understanding and hope to consider you for future opportunities.

If you are a citizen of one of the aforementioned countries and are currently residing or attending university outside of that country, but have existing work authorization in the EU or are eligible to work without sponsorship, we encourage you to apply and inform our campus recruitment team of your situation: CampusEU@imc.com. 

About Us

IMC is a leading trading firm, known worldwide for our advanced, low-latency technology and world-class execution capabilities. Over the past 30 years, we’ve been a stabilizing force in the financial markets – providing the essential liquidity our counterparties depend on. Across offices in the US, Europe, and Asia Pacific, our talented employees are united by our entrepreneurial spirit, exceptional culture, and commitment to giving back. It's a strong foundation that allows us to grow and add new capabilities, year after year. From entering dynamic new markets, to developing a state-of-the-art research environment and diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to imagine what could be and work together to make it happen.