Software Engineer, Early Career
Content + Source + Freshness • 02 Mar 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value with a competitive salary and growth potential in a fast-paced trading environment.
- Salary: $200,000/year for this role
- Cutting-edge work in financial technologies
- Collaboration with experts in trading algorithms
Pros
- Compelling salary of $200,000 for early career
- Cutting-edge trading technology exposure
- Collaborative culture with industry professionals
Cons
- Stressful environment due to market pressures
- Limited entry-level openings based on criteria
- Complex technical requirements may deter some
Who it's for
Early Career • In-office
Good fit
- Graduates in Computer Science or Engineering
- Tech-minded individuals passionate about finance
- Collaborative team players
Not recommended for
- Candidates without programming skills
- Individuals uninterested in financial markets
- Those seeking remote work only
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Having the best technology drives our business. As a Software Engineer at IMC, you will drive the development of our cutting-edge trading algorithms. You will be responsible for spotting new opportunities, solving problems and developing innovative technologies. Software development here is innovative, pragmatic and fun, even as complexity grows.
Your Core Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain our trading platform and software stack
- Bring our trading strategies and technology platform to the next level
- Collaborate with Traders, Quant Researchers and other Engineers both locally and globally
- Develop expertise within the entire software development lifecycle
- Learn new technologies and programming languages in a dynamic environment
Your Skills and Experience:
- 1-3 years of full-time professional work experience post-graduation
- BA/BSc/MA/MSc in Engineering, Computer Science or related degree
- Must have strong knowledge of algorithms and data structures
- Proficiency in a programming language is required (Java or C++ preferred)
- Strong analytical skills and interest in solving complex problems programmatically
- Desire to interact and work closely with non-engineers in a dynamic environment
- Interest in the financial markets; previous knowledge is NOT required
The Base Salary range for the role is included below. Base salary is only one component of total compensation; all full-time, permanent positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and benefits, including paid leave and insurance. Please visit Benefits - US | IMC Trading for more comprehensive information.
Base Salary: $200,000
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About Us
IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989, we’ve been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend. Across our offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative, high-performance culture, and our commitment to giving back. From entering dynamic new markets to embracing disruptive technologies, and from developing an innovative research environment to diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.
