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# Graduate Hardware Engineer

- **Company:** IMC
- **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Algorithmic Trading, C++ (Programming Language), Programming Tools, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Python (Programming Language), Pair Programming, Software Engineering, SystemVerilog, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Information Technology, Low Latency
- **Published:** September 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.nl/details/5886401711

## About the Role

* Recently graduated (or graduating by 2027) with a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
 * Experience with a hardware descriptive language such as VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog
 * Proficiency in at least one programming language (C++ or Python preferred)
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a passion for tackling complex technical challenges
 * Collaborative mindset; you thrive in environments that value creativity, innovation, and teamwork
 * A genuine interest in how technology shapes financial markets (no prior finance experience required)
 * Available to start full-time in February or August 2027

## Description

As a Graduate Hardware Engineer at IMC, you'll begin your career with a comprehensive five-week Global Trainee Programme led by our experienced engineers and traders, together with fellow graduates from our offices in Europe, the United States, and Asia-Pacific.

After completing the programme, you'll continue your professional development in your local office, working closely with your mentor, an experienced IMC engineer, to apply what you've learned to real-world, high-impact projects.

Your work will go far beyond coding, you'll gain a deep understanding of IMC's field-programmable gate array RTL/FPGA development process, learn how technology drives our unique trading strategies, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in both engineering and trading.
Your Core Responsibilities

 * Design, implement, and validate improvements to IMC's FPGA trading systems
 * Work hands-on with cutting-edge hardware and development tools to optimise system performance
 * Participate in pair programming sessions, peer code reviews, and design discussions to ensure high-quality solutions
 * Collaborate with traders and software engineers to deliver robust, low-latency systems
 * Continue to grow through workshops, training sessions, and networking events with engineers across all IMC regions


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