Amsterdam, Netherlands·Founded 1989
IMC Trading
Market Making & Technology.
About
What IMC actually does
IMC Trading is a global market maker and proprietary trading firm with a strong technology focus. Known for its modern infrastructure, collaborative culture, and emphasis on continuous learning.
- Founded
- 1989
- HQ
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Team
- 1,200+
- Process
- 2-4 weeks
Focus areas
Interview process · 2-4 weeks
Round-by-round breakdown
- 1
Video Interview
45 minutesOne-way video interview (Sparkhire) with 4 questions. 90 seconds prep and 90 seconds to answer each.
- Practice video interviewing
- Be concise and structured
- Look at the camera
- 2
Brain Games Assessment
45 minutesInteractive games testing accuracy, strategic thinking, and speed. Measures cognitive abilities.
- Stay calm and focused
- Practice pattern recognition
- Don't overthink simple tasks
- 3
Technical Interview
45-60 minutesFor traders: probability and discrete math. For engineers: C++/Java, memory management, OS fundamentals.
- Review discrete probability thoroughly
- For dev: master C++ memory management
- Practice explaining your reasoning
- 4
Final Assessment Day
Full dayOn-site interviews with mix of technical and behavioral stations. For engineers: includes live coding and system design.
- For dev: prepare for low-latency design questions
- Know CPU cache hierarchy, hash tables
- Show your collaborative skills
Roles & tracks
Pick the desk that fits
Quantitative Trader
Trade across asset classes using quantitative methods. Focus on market making and risk management.
Software Engineer
Build low-latency trading systems. Heavy C++ focus with emphasis on performance optimization.
Quantitative Researcher
Develop trading strategies and models. Research-focused role with direct market impact.
Salary · 2026
What IMC pays
- Intern
- $3,500 - $4,500 per week
- New grad
- $150k - $250k+ total compensation
- Senior
- $300k - $600k+ total compensation
IMC offers competitive compensation with strong benefits. Amsterdam and Chicago are the main hubs with slightly different compensation structures.
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Currently hiring at IMC
Quantitative Trader
Software Engineer
Quantitative Researcher
Candidate experience
What candidates flag at IMC
2-4 weeks from OA to offer
4 rounds total. The first round is a 45 minutes video interview; the final round is a full day final assessment day. Plan the prep arc against this timeline, not a generic one.
Market Making · Options · ETFs
Market Making & Technology. Interview rounds lean on the surface area where IMC actually makes money. Expect questions that probe market making and options more than generic LeetCode patterns.
For traders: focus on discrete probability
Across the prep tips on this page, the recurring theme is reasoning out loud. IMC interviewers care more about how you arrive at an answer than the answer itself. Plan to narrate.
Editorial summary derived from interview-process and prep-tip data. Anonymous member reviews launching with the /comp dataset.
Prep tips
What actually works for IMC
- For traders: focus on discrete probability
- For engineers: deep dive into C++ and system internals
- Understand CPU cache hierarchy and memory management
- Practice hash table implementations and collision resolution
- IMC values communication - practice explaining concepts clearly
- Research their charitable foundation (IMC Foundation)
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