What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Women in Trading & Technology Program – Software Engineer position at IMC Trading?
IMC Women in Trading & Technology is an immersive three-day program designed for women in their second year of study who are eager to explore the fast-paced world of high-frequency trading. IMC is committed to supporting diverse talent, and this program provides participants with a unique opportunity to explore how their skills can lead to exciting careers in trading, research and technology.
The program will be held in our Chicago office. Travel & accommodations will be provided by IMC for participants not local to Chicago.
What You'll Do:
- Learn the Basics: Get hands-on exposure to the fundamentals of trading and engineering through interactive sessions and desk shadows led by IMC’s traders and software engineers, designed to help you learn and get inspired.
- Hands-On Experience: Dive into the action with a dynamic market simulation where you’ll follow the flow of a trade and explore the roles of quantitative researcher, trader, and software engineer.
- Personalized Mentorship: Be matched with mentor to start building your IMC network and receive ongoing mentorship after the program, supporting your continued learning and exploration of opportunities.
- Elevate your Career: Program participants will complete an accelerated interview process for the Summer 2027 Software Engineer Internship before applications open to the public.
This program offers a powerful combination of education, mentorship, and hands-on experience, designed to equip you with the knowledge and connections to thrive in the competitive world of trading and technology.
What You'll Need:
- Availability to attend the program in Chicago on January 21-23, 2026
- An academic background in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- To be in your penultimate year of undergraduate study during Summer 2027, meaning you will graduate between Fall 2027 - Spring 2028
- Knowledge of algorithms and data structures
- Analytical skills and desire to solve complicated problems programmatically
- Experience in a programming language (Java or C preferred)
- Interest in financial markets, but no prior knowledge or experience is required
- Willingness to interact and work closely with non-engineers in a constantly changing environment
- Eligibility to work within the United States
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.
Please apply to the role you are most interested in pursuing for a summer 2027 internship.
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 dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.
