Software Engineer Intern 2027

IMC is recruiting for Software Engineer Intern 2027 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. This listing was last seen on the firm's own job board on August 22, 2026.

Options market making with a technology-first culture and a lighter maths bar than its Amsterdam neighbour.

What sets IMC apart: Traders and engineers hired into the same programme and trained together. Lower mental maths bar than Optiver, higher weight on logic puzzles. Strong campus presence in the Netherlands, Chicago, and India.

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The role, as IMC describes it, published on August 12, 2026 and reproduced from their job board:

At IMC, Software Engineers don’t just write code and design technology. They are responsible for spotting new opportunities, developing new technologies, and solving problems. Every day, our software makes millions of trading decisions in some of the most competitive markets across the globe, and we win by making smarter and faster decisions than our competition. Our Software Engineers deliver results and make a difference.

As a Software Engineer Intern at IMC, you will be supported by a mentor who will oversee your projects and professional development, while having access to pair programming and code reviews. During your internship, you will work on a real project, providing value to developers and traders.

This year in Hong Kong, you will join our Software Engineering – Strategy team. This team builds and supports the systems that drive our trading strategies — developing and implementing the logic that calculates pricing and risk, and building the tools and infrastructure for analysing, modelling, and trading financial products. You will be working in Java and Python, collaborating closely with engineers and traders on problems that matter to the business.

If your strongest language is C++, that’s not a barrier: as long as you’re a strong engineer who is comfortable working in Java or Python, we’d encourage you to apply.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

During the internship, you will work on solving real-world projects, write complex algorithms, and apply strong design practices and principles, with opportunities to learn from our strongest engineers and traders.

Work collaboratively in an environment where creativity, teamwork, and innovation are recognised and rewarded. Our flat structure fosters a culture of openness and collaboration, encouraging the sharing of ideas and knowledge.

Enhance your knowledge of high-frequency trading.

Build key relationships across our trading and technology teams.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

An academic background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Engineering, with a minimum Distinction average required; High Distinction preferred.