Job Description

Program Event
Technology
Mumbai

LAUNCHPAD TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

Explore how cutting-edge technology powers trading at IMC through Launchpad - Engineering Track, an exclusive 2-day immersive programme for high-potential students eligible for a Summer Internship in 2027 [May to July]. This experience is designed for students passionate about building high-performance systems and offers a deep dive into algorithmic trading technology, optimisation, and low-latency software development.

WHY LAUNCHPAD?

Intensive learning experience

Apply algorithms, data structures, and optimisation techniques to real-world trading challenges through IMC's in-house algorithmic optimisation challenge and technical coding exercises.

Personalised mentorship

Receive one-on-one guidance from an experienced IMC Software Engineer, who will mentor you before and throughout the programme.

Advance your technical skills

Strengthen your software and systems expertise through hands-on workshops and challenges focused on high-performance, latency-sensitive trading technology.

Network and connect

Meet IMC engineers, experience our collaborative engineering culture, and explore the city alongside a cohort of high-performing peers.

Accelerated career pathway

Exceptional participants will befast-tracked to the interview evaluation stage for IMC's 2027 Summer Internship Programme - Software Engineering.

ELIGIBILITY
Currently pursuing anengineering degree
(B.Tech / Dual Degree / M.Tech / B.E / M.E / B.Sc / M.Sc )
Specialisation considered: Computer Science or Electrical Engineering only*
Minimum CGPA requirement: 8.0 or above*
Enrolled at one of the following institutions:
(IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Roorkee, IIT Guwahati, ISI Kolkata, CMI Chennai, BITS Pilani, IISc Bengaluru)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen interest in technology-driven trading systems Available to travel and attend the programme on 18-19 May 2026 or20-21 May 2026
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Flights and accommodation will be fully covered

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All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) provided

to experience how world-class engineering drives IMC's trading performance.
Note: Please apply using your official university email ID.

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.