IMC Trading
Proprietary trading using quantitative strategies
Quant Performance Engineer Intern - Summer 2027
+ Discretionary bonus
About the job
- Be a current university student graduating between September 2027 and July 2028, pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technology field.
- Have proficiency in at least one programming language.
- Demonstrate exceptional quantitative ability and analytical skills.
- Be able to start the internship on June 7, 2027.
- Perform quantitative research with large datasets to understand exchange technology.
- Design novel strategies to optimize liquidity-taking and quoting strategies for exchange microstructure.
- Develop ETL pipelines and algorithms in Python to optimize ultra-low-latency trading strategies.
- Explore novel uses of frontier large language models to accelerate data and research tasks.
- Reverse-engineer and stress-test network and systems programming technologies to understand them better than the manufacturers.
- Collaborate closely with Traders and Hardware and Software Engineers who will implement the ideas.
- Experience with statistical modeling, machine learning, or network technology.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a desire to work cross-functionally across trading and engineering teams.
- Interest in the financial markets; previous knowledge is not required.
About the company
IMC Trading is a global proprietary trading firm that uses technology and quantitative strategies to trade financial instruments such as stocks, options, and futures with its own capital. It operates in major markets (Amsterdam, Chicago, Sydney) and serves a diverse client base including institutional investors and individual traders. The company identifies market inefficiencies through advanced algorithms and data analytics, with teams of mathematicians, technologists, and traders who continuously improve strategies and build in-house solutions. Unlike firms that manage external funds, IMC trades for its own balance sheet, aiming to earn profits by executing high-frequency and systematic trades across global markets. Its approach centers on a culture of curiosity, continuous improvement, and collaboration, aiming to optimize markets while fostering an inclusive environment where employees can contribute meaningfully.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Founded
1989
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- IMC reported $3.12 billion net trading revenue and $968 million profit in 2025.
- IMC joined Talos in May 2026, adding institutional crypto liquidity distribution.
- IMC's August 2026 New York expansion supports systematic equities growth and Americas hiring.
What critics are saying
- Mullen's SDNY spoofing lawsuit targets IMC's HFT tactics and threatens reputational damage.
- Jane Street, Citadel Securities, and Optiver intensified competition in India during 2025.
- CoreWeave dependence raises infrastructure concentration risk if AI-cloud costs spike in 2027.
What makes IMC Trading unique
- IMC's proprietary algorithms trade with firm capital across global listed markets.
- IMC built a New York systematic equities hub and expanded its institutional franchise in 2026.
- IMC's Prosperity competition and India training pipeline recruit traders before rivals do.
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Benefits
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Parental leave
20 paid days annual leave
PTO
Paid sick leave
Fitness reimbursement
Fully-stocked kitchen in office
401k up to 4% match
IMC employee events
Donation match
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