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# Graduate Software Engineer (2026)

- **Company:** IMC
- **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Algorithm Design, Big Data, C++ (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Information Technology, Programming Languages
- **Published:** July 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.nl/details/5375171504

## About the Role

* In your ultimate year of study in computer science, software engineering, or a related field graduating, and are seeking to join IMC full-time in February or August 2026
 * Proficiency in C++ or Java is required. Additionally, experience with Python is preferred
 * A working knowledge of algorithms and data structures
 * First-class analytical skills and a desire to solve complicated problems programmatically
 * A genuine interest in financial markets (no prior knowledge or experience is required)

Please note: You'll have the opportunity to complete the recruitment process in your preferred programming language (Java or C++). Please note, however, that exclusive use of one language cannot be guaranteed.

## Description

Your IMC journey as a Graduate Software Engineer will begin with a five-week Global Trainee Programme led by our seasoned engineers and traders alongside graduates from all three IMC regions: Europe, the United States, and Asia-Pacific. During this traineeship, you'll deepen your knowledge about trading and financial markets, understand the tools and systems used at IMC, and learn how to write production software, craftsmanship and advanced topics in C++, Java or Python. Your training will continue back at your local office, where you'll receive support from your dedicated mentor, an experienced software engineer at IMC. What happens next is up to you - on our Execution teams you might build anything from advanced networks to proprietary algorithms, while on our Strategy teams you could design systems powering big data and cutting-edge analytics., * Develop cutting-edge technology in advanced algorithms

 * Support the development of our trading platform and software stack
 * Gain experience across the entire software development lifecycle
 * Collaborate with traders, quant researchers, and hardware engineers to improve our systems


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