2023 Launchpad Software Engineer Program

WHAT’S DIFFERENT ABOUT A TECHNOLOGY CAREER AT IMC? At IMC, technology is not a department; it’s at the heart of everything we do. Since the late 1980s, we’ve pioneered the use of technology to advance the development of market making and low-latency trading. Today, our technologists work alongside traders in multidisciplinary teams to push the limits of possibility, and then look beyond. In our fast-paced environment, short feedback loops mean projects worked on in the morning can enter production the next day IMC CHICAGO LAUNCHPAD IMC Launchpad is a 2-day program for second year students interested in software engineering and trading roles at a leading global trading firm. If you’ve been curious about what life at IMC could look like for you and have an appetite to gain hands-on technical skills, this is the experience for you. The IMC Chicago Launchpad program will be held on May 18 & 19, 2023 in our Chicago office. Travel & accommodations will be provided by IMC for participants not local to Chicago. Top performers from the program may be invited to a modified interview process for our Summer 2024 Software Engineer Internship in Chicago. WHAT YOU’LL DO: Deepen your understanding of software engineering and trading at a leading global trading firm through educational and interactive sessions led by full-time IMC software engineers and traders Partner with Trading Launchpad participants to sharpen your technical skills, learn about applications in trading, practice problem solving in a real-world environment, and develop trading strategies through technical workshops and participation in IMC’s in-house trading simulation. Build your confidence in teamwork through networking opportunities with fellow student attendees and full-time IMC software engineers and traders. Based on your program performance, you may be invited to a modified interview process for our Summer 2024 Software Engineer Internship in Chicago. WHAT YOU’LL NEED: To be in your penultimate year of study during Summer 2024, meaning you will graduate between Fall 2024 - Spring 2025 Interest in financial markets, but no prior knowledge or experience is required Eligibility to work within the United States Availability to attend the program in person in Chicago on May 18 & 19, 2023 An academic background in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field Knowledge of algorithms and data structures Analytical skills and desire to solve complicated problems programmatically Experience in a programming language (Java or C preferred) Willingness to interact and work closely with non-engineers in a constantly changing environment READY TO APPLY? Our hiring process, including tips on applying and interviewing with IMC, is described on our website. Now it’s up to you! Apply today to start your journey with IMC. IMC: JOIN THE LEADER IN GLOBAL MARKET MAKING IMC is a leading global market maker with offices in Europe, the US and Asia-Pacific. We use algorithmic trading and advanced technology to buy and sell securities across multiple trading venues. Our vital role, at the centre of the financial markets, provides liquidity for buyers and sellers worldwide. In the late 1980s, IMC quickly identified the importance of technology in the fast-evolving trading environment. Our passion for innovation continues to drive us today. Although our company has grown rapidly over recent decades, we still approach our work with the same entrepreneurial spirit, with an emphasis on continuous improvement and innovation. We like our people to think for themselves and we give them the responsibility and support they need to make an impact. This means real work as well as dedicated training programmes and mentors. While we work hard, we also have a lot of fun – whether solving complex challenges or taking part in team-building, leisure and sporting activities. IMC also enables its employees to contribute to a better society through our foundation. Hello, we're IMC We're a proprietary trading firm and leading market maker, active on 100 exchanges around the world. Founded in Amsterdam in 1989, IMC was among the first to value the importance of technology and innovation in the evolution of trading. As we invested we grew, from 2 to more than 500. Today we operate globally – across time zones and continents. Why Work with Us? At IMC it's not the hierarchy but the idea that prevails. So, we’ve done away with artificial barriers and built a company that has very little bureaucracy. As a result our people can explore their potential without limits, developing and implementing the systems and strategies that have made us one of the world’s leading liquidity providers. Meet the team • Meet Diana, a trader in Chicago • Meet Max, a software engineer in Sydney • Meet Pierre, a software engineer in Amsterdam Get a sense of life at IMC • Facebook • Instagram • Twitter • LinkedIn For more information visit imc.com