Launchpad Programme - Technology
Join IMC Launchpad - Software Engineering Track, an exclusive 2-day programme designed for forward-thinking students graduating in 2028. This immersive experience offers a deep dive into algorithmic trading technology, optimisation, and high-performance software development.
Why Launchpad?
Your Skills and Experience
Flights and accommodation provided. The programme is fully catered with breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Apply now to experience how cutting-edge technology powers IMC's trading. We recruit on a rolling basis, so we recommend applying early. Applications close on 21 March.
Please note, this event is hosted in Amsterdam and we are unable to support any visas for this event. We only consider European based students for this event.
Our recruitment cycle runs on a seasonal basis beginning in September. Candidates who have applied to either the SWE Intern or Graduate SWE roles during the current season are not eligible to apply to other IMC programmes within the same cycle.
Join IMC Launchpad - Software Engineering Track, an exclusive 2-day programme designed for forward-thinking students graduating in 2028. This immersive experience offers a deep dive into algorithmic trading technology, optimisation, and high-performance software development.
Why Launchpad?
- Intensive learning experience: Apply algorithms, data structures, and optimisation techniques to real-world challenges, including our algorithmic optimisation challenge and coding challenge.
- Guided mentorship: Receive personalised coaching from an IMC Software Engineer, who will support you before and during the programme.
- Advance your technical skills: Develop your software and hardware expertise through hands-on workshops and challenges designed for cutting-edge trading technology.
- Networking & Amsterdam experience: Meet IMC engineers & quantitative researchers, experience our renowned culture, and explore the city like a local.
- Career advancement: Standout performers will be fast-tracked to final round interviews for our 2027 Summer Internship Programme in Software Engineering.
Your Skills and Experience
- Studying Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent.
- Enrolled in a European or UK university, graduating in 2028.
- Passionate about software development, algorithms, and problem-solving.
- Able to travel to Amsterdam on May 4th, and participate in the event on May 5th and 6th.
Flights and accommodation provided. The programme is fully catered with breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Apply now to experience how cutting-edge technology powers IMC's trading. We recruit on a rolling basis, so we recommend applying early. Applications close on 21 March.
Please note, this event is hosted in Amsterdam and we are unable to support any visas for this event. We only consider European based students for this event.
Our recruitment cycle runs on a seasonal basis beginning in September. Candidates who have applied to either the SWE Intern or Graduate SWE roles during the current season are not eligible to apply to other IMC programmes within the same cycle.
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