IMC Trading Australia
Software Engineer Intern (Nov 2024)
Sydney, New Zealand
Opportunity expired
Opportunity details
- Internship, Clerkship or Placement
- AUD 200000 / Year
- 1 vacancy
- Apply by 31 May 2024
- Start date 24 Nov 2024 - 30 Jan 2025
Every day 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. Our Software Engineers deliver results and make a difference.
As a Software Engineer Intern at IMC, you will be supported by a mentor who will oversee your projects and professional development. You will also have access to pair programming and code reviews.
Your Core Responsibilities
- From day one, you are immersed in real projects, complex problem solving and opportunities to learn from our strongest engineers and traders.
- Develop your knowledge of algorithm complexity, professional design, and writing fluent code with our state-of-the-art technology.
- Work collaboratively in an environment where creativity, teamwork and innovation are recognised and rewarded.
- Enhance your knowledge of our business model and learn about high-frequency trading.
- Build key relationships across our trading and technology teams.
- Have the opportunity to secure a full-time role with IMC once you graduate.
Your Skills and Experience
- An academic background in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
- Commenced your penultimate year of study.
- Strong analytical skills and desire to solve complicated problems programmatically.
- Proficient experience in a programming language (Java or C++ required).
About Us
IMC is a leading global market maker with offices in Europe, the US, and Asia-Pacific. We use algorithmic trading and advanced technology to buy and sell securities across multiple trading venues. Our vital role at the center of the financial markets provides liquidity for buyers and sellers worldwide.
In the late 1980s, IMC quickly identified the importance of technology in the fast-evolving trading environment. Our passion for innovation continues to drive us today. Although our company has grown rapidly over recent decades, we still approach our work with the same entrepreneurial spirit, emphasizing continuous improvement and innovation. We like our people to think for themselves, and we give them the responsibility and support they need to make an impact.
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- Australian Citizen +more
- Engineering & Mathematics +more
- Associate Degree or higher
Reviews
I work on a project to simplify some parts of the trading system. I start the day with looking at emails and a standup meeting. Then, I review other people's code or start brainstorming/designing/coding myself. Sometimes there are urgent bug fixes that need to be done, so that would be prioritised over my other to-dos.
The role is extremely autonomous and requires a large amount of personal ambition to push forward - which is good for someone with drive and creativity. Daily roles include creating new strategies and improving current production environments
Operate and delegate tasks to others to ensure systems are healthy and running correctly Troubleshoot and collaborate with others on problems that may arise Provide detailed analysis of the systems I operate Roll out new features and take responsibility for them.
About the employer
IMC Trading Australia
4.5
500 - 1,000 employees
Trading
IMC fuse cutting-edge technology, creative freedom, and quick iteration to empower the worldโs most intelligent people in technology-driven trading.
Pros and cons of working at IMC Trading Australia
Pros
The people are great! It's a super collaborative environment which makes it perfect for learning as a grad. Most people aren't from Sydney which also means it's easy to make friends.
There is an awesome culture, everyone is super supportive, they give you a lot of responsibility and trust straight away.
Interesting domain, intelligent people, great perks (breakfast, lunch, dinner, multiple excursions etc.)
IMC provides many employee benefits and care about the well-being of their employees. The culture at IMC is also very different from the usual HFT firms. There are also a lot of opportunities to collaborate with other offices in various challenging projects. IMC gives a lot of support to charity foundations which help tackle different world problems such as education, primary needs and health care.
Responsibility is given to employees as they start out - it's a great way to prove your talent. Grads are often recognised for their contributions. Hard work, clever thinking and collaboration are at the centre of the culture The work is intellectually stimulating and challenging - there is never a boring day at work.
Cons
Can be stressful at times, but comes with the job.
Trading can introduce stress sometimes. But that's the nature of trading.
We have abundant of food, which more often than not gets thrown away once they are expired.
Slightly flat hierarchy makes it difficult to ascertain certain career pathways.
Sometimes leftover overnight food is thrown away.