Software Engineer Intern 2027

Software Engineer Intern — Software Engineering (Strategy) Team

At IMC, Software Engineers don’t just write code—they spot new opportunities, develop new technologies, and solve problems. 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. Software Engineers deliver results and make a difference.

As a Software Engineer Intern at IMC, you will be supported by a mentor who oversees your projects and professional development, with 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. The team builds and supports the systems that drive our trading strategies—developing and implementing logic that calculates pricing and risk, and building tools and infrastructure for analysing, modelling, and trading financial products. You will work 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 encourage you to apply.

What You’ll Do

• Work on real-world projects, write complex algorithms, and apply strong design practices and principles, with opportunities to learn from experienced engineers and traders.
• Collaborate in an environment where creativity, teamwork, and innovation are recognised and rewarded; the flat structure supports openness and knowledge sharing.
• Enhance your knowledge of high-frequency trading.
• Build key relationships across 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.
• Have commenced your penultimate year of study.
• Strong analytical skills and a passion for solving complicated problems programmatically.
• Proficiency in a programming language such as Java, Python, or C++. During the internship, you should be comfortable working in Java or Python.
• Demonstrated high impact across experiences, including scholarships, competitions, and internships.
• Must be able to start the internship in May/June 2027.

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 continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.